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etv058speagoessenda – :
I had to really search for this one, but despite my general aversion to patchouli, it sounded like a good one to try. I do like patchouli when it’s blended well. This goes on me as a very woody and almost medicinal scent, smelling more like oud than patchouli. It dries through a stage that smells like mint and barn floor; Really weird and very animalic and dirty. It’s almost like body odor, and I really dislike this stage. On fuull dry down, however, it is a soft and fragrant patchouli with powdery velvety notes, really pretty in the dry down.The ride there is not my thing, but once you get there, it’s lovely. I’m glad to have been able to try this, but I gave the bottle to my sister.
Secure – :
A must-have for patch lovers. Not a sweet headshop patch but a real true herbal patchouli like the actual plant. Reminds me of a less potent Reminiscence Patch. Patchouli mostly with some sandalwood, musk and labdanum.
gol969 – :
blind buy, very reasonanly priced. luckilly, i do like it a lot. it smells natural and soft. i am not an expert when it comes to patchouli, i used to dislike it and avoid it for years. turns out i only dislike it in combination with sweet fruits, in other cases iusually find it quite interesting, and especially suitable for autumn. i smell patchouli mostly here, not much else. i do like it quite a lot, except a short moments for about 3-4 hours into wearing, when it gives a slightly unpleasant medicinal note. luckilly, it goes away.
i do think it is for patchouli lovers.
GROODSCED – :
I am so happy to have it again…I am no longer in Russia, but asked muy russian friends to buy it for me)
Strong patchouli,some kind of “forest after rain” note, chocolate in one nostalgic, truly beautiful, unique scent.
MakareFF – :
I can see why Patchouli Magique gets so much love. Big blast of headshop patchouli and amber right from the start. This is not normally my thing, but I have to admit it’s very well done here and highly reminiscent of some patchouli niche frags at 20x the price.
As it dries down, the wafts coming off are very moreish, but only if you like patchouli. (I do, but generally don’t like fragrances focused on a single ingredient.) Putting nose to wrist brings out the sweetness, but otherwise it’s very resinous. Like most of these types of simple orientals, the fragrance is somewhat linear and with good diffusion and longevity. Very likeable and competent composition – especially for the price!
The far drydown is where Patchouli Magique really shines. This extraordinary phase features a remarkable genuine sandalwood accord. This is bewildering, unless my bottle happens to be vintage, considering the price of real Santalum album e.o. That plus the amber and musk remind me of the amazing drydown of vintage Patou Sublime. Truly exceptional – and for the price, an absolutely stunning value.
max9max – :
Patchouli mellowed by incense, vanilla and musk (the citruses are nonexistant). Very nice, but still there’s something that isn’t quite right for me personally. My quest for the perfect patch continues… Even so, I must emphasize that it’s really good. If this was offered by some trendy niche house, it would probably fly off the shelves. It smells natural, the performance is above average and you certainly can’t complain about the price.
PRIZRAK1562 – :
Oh my goodness… This is one hell of a gorgeous patchouli in the sea of modern artificial patchouli perfumes today. Even if someone doesn’t like patchouli, like myself, I will not hesitate to recommend this one to try. It’s a soft, sweet, dusty and, wait for it…chocolatey patchouli with hint of vanilla in the dry down, smells sooo good and natural it’s almost like aromatherapy. This is a comfort fragrance for me, warm and cosy. When I have it on it feels like I buried my face in soft Russian sable fur coat from the wardrobe of my grandmother. Mmmm… C’est magique.
Dynccymngrell – :
Dry chocolatey patchouli nicely blended with vanilla and incense. I find it sophisticated and sexy. Unisex to me. This is another great one from Novaya Zarya. Longevity is excellent, moderate sillage. Perfect for cold, rainy fall. I like wearing it with a smart casual look.
kaban353 – :
Other similar scents as Patchouli Magique Novaya Zarya .
Patchouli Nobile Nobile 1942
Varens Original Patchouli Chic Ulric de Varens for women
C`est la Fete Patchouli Christian Lacroix for women
Patchouli Leaves Montale for women and men
Mea Culpa V Canto for women and men
iarosh – :
This one really surprised me. It started out straight up patchouli and sandalwood. Not bad. And stayed that way for a couple of hours. Some time after that I became aware of a delicate incense and cinnamon scent following me around. It took me a little while to realise it was my Patchouli Magique that had morphed in this lovely way.
skydealer – :
Similar to the original Prada scent but lighter, drier, and dustier. and I think of this as unisex. It also does’t have that sour quality that the Prada does. It’s quite sweet at first but that doesn’t last long. Overall, this is smells natural and is well done. The patchouli is not too strong and the balance is just right (for me). Obviously, it’s not especially original or complex, but it should be good for layering.
Alexx-62 – :
The smell of the 70s. Long skirts, desert boots, velvet and cheesecloth – all infused with patchouli. Lovely.
This is very obviously patchouli, so I agree with other posters that you need to love patch to enjoy this. There’s a good dose of incense too. However, it’s very well done and the other notes give it depth and warmth.
noface46 – :
its a oriental fragance very good doit
misha-000 – :
Very dry and dusty (I guess, vanilla and incense creates it) patchouli. Something like old books could smell. I reach for this smell in autumn and in dry breezy days of summer.
alex23964 – :
I really hate strong patchouli notes. I wanted to like it, but this bottle stood in the deepest corner of my cabinet. It isn’t very strong or unwearable, much warm and cozy, but you have to like patchouli note. By the way, i love Statkevičius, but i cant’t find any similarities between them.
Alexandr25 – :
Finally It’s here on fragrantica!!! I’m screeching with joy! This is one of my favourite perfumes.
It is so nice and rich smelling, you could never guess how little it costs. It is very similar to Juozas Statkevičius pefume (at least for me)
Smells a little bit old fashioned (but isn’t it a plus?) and the opening is quite loud, but once it settles it becomes mostly comforting and warm.
I hope they will never discontinue it!