Patchouly Indonesiano Parfum ...

When we got the breakdown of notes for this line, we couldn't help but giggle when we first saw the listing for this fragrance. Head note: Indonesian patchouli, Heart note: Indonesian patchouli, Base note: Indonesian patchouli. But we stopped giggling and started swooning when we sniffed the actual fragrance, because yes ? there is that much patchouli in it, and wow--it is absolutely gorgeous. The opening is dry, almost medicinal, then a grand and exotic symphony of dark, chewy sweetness and fresh-tilled earth appear and it is pure, mesmerizing, exotic, no-holds barred, patchouli splendor from that point on. This feels forbidden and irresistible, like an antique trunk full of contraband ? but it also has the lush, damp greeness of the forest floor. All of the complexities and contradictions of this enigmatic note - the golden opulence, the herbaceous sharpness ? are gloriously present. If you hate patchouli, this will not be your cup of tea. But if you love it, rejoice--this is one of the most fabulous renditions we have ever encountered. It's the patchouliest!