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ahill – :
Someone asked about the comparison between this and Moonlight patchouli…well, Moonlight patchouli is one of my favorite and I find it stylish and elegant. However, this one is too loud, too retro and too aggressive. I like it but I cannot imagine to wear it with an elegant suit. Moonlight patchouli is way more classy.
elmatador – :
If you love retro orientals such as vintage YSL Opium, Clinique Aromatics Elixir, CK Obsession, EL Youth-Dew and such, you will enjoy this one! I’m not saying that these scents are exceptionally similar, but they do share some of their DNA and overall concept, and they pack a similar punch! I’m not a big fan of the aforementioned fragrances, in fact a majority of them don’t work for me at all, but L’Elbolario Patchouly somehow agrees with my skin. This is a very powerful combo of patchouli, rose, musk and vanilla; I would say that it’s a mature, confident, attention-drawing scent. Since patchouli is the top note, the first impression is very herbal and even bitter, but it soon turns sweet/balsamic with the arrival of vanilla. Although this is advertised as unisex, I’d say that it’s more on the feminine side. The packaging is absolutely ridiculous (seriously, whoever designed that box should be sacked!), but the scent itself is certainly worth investing in.
onectetly – :
How is it compared to Van Cleef Moonlight Patchouli?
savva – :
Dry, strong, exotic, only for the ones that are familiar with patchouli. I personally enjoyed every last drop of it, and stood out from the candy cane smelling middle age crowd! I grew up with this over night!
stehka2 – :
As a lover of patchouli I could not wait to test this perfume! As soon as I saw it I sprayed some on my wrist and WOW…. an immediate NO ?!! It was simply horrifying, and so I quickly carried on to spray other L’Erbolario perfumes on my skin.
It wasn’t until later that I realized something: The Patchouli sample in the pharmacy had gone bad! It was totally rotten! What a disappointment AND a relief!
LESSON LEARNED: If a perfume smells exceptionally bad, it has most likely gone off and you should give it a second chance.
That said, can not wait to test it again and give you a hopefully better review! I always have my hopes up for patchouli. 😉
By the way, if you are travelling in Italy, you can find L’Erbolario perfumes in pharmacies! This is because pharmacies in Italy carry A LOT of natural products. (L’Erbolario is a natural range of beauty products)
qxrwydlk – :
I always thought that I love patchouli until I found L’Erbolario, can not cope with it. I was immediately attracted by a strong and intense aroma. Like all L’Erbolario fragrances with strong aura around you, I would definitely recommend it, but not for those (like me) who prefer light and fresh fragrances with citrus top notes. This is much too heavy.
Extremely strong and durable, a bit retro, reminded me of the ones that were produced in the 80s. Maybe you’ll like it though.
karnauch-valik – :
I have perfume,body lotion and body oil…I love this fragrance!!!
Shusefshorgog – :
a bit sour at the first spray, but after it gets sweet
pashka2189 – :
ho preso la crema corpo, mi piace da matti, devo prendere il profumo…
Meobp988bedyWelty – :
e troppo di odore di terra all’inizio,ma dopo diventa favoloso!