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    Essenze Javanese Patchouli Eau de Parfum vs. Patchouli Absolu

    Strikingly similar
    New comparison

    Patchouli Absolu wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Essenze Javanese Patchouli Eau de Parfum vs. Patchouli Absolu
    Essenze Javanese Patchouli Eau de ParfumPatchouli Absolu
    ConcentrationEau de Parfum
    Launched20212014
    GenderMaleUnisex
    PerfumerFrank VoelklRichard Herpin
    Best seasonFallWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Essenze Javanese Patchouli Eau de Parfum

    Woody
    Earthy
    Patchouli
    Citrus
    Aromatic
    Warm Spicy
    Mossy

    Patchouli Absolu

    Woody
    Patchouli
    Earthy
    Warm Spicy
    Leather
    Fresh Spicy
    Mossy
    Amber

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    BergamotPink PepperBasil
    MossBay LeafRosemary
    Heart
    LabdanumLeatherVetiver
    PatchouliCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCashmere WoodGuaiac WoodViolet Wood
    Base
    Java patchouliCedarwoodClearwoodMoss
    AmberLeatherMuskTonka Bean

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Essenze Javanese Patchouli Eau de Parfum vs. Patchouli Absolu
    Essenze Javanese Patchouli Eau de ParfumPatchouli Absolu
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours10+ hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Patchouli without the drama. The opening stays crisp and aromatic, basil, bergamot, pink pepper doing the work. Then it settles into honest Java earth, leather, moss.Essenze Javanese Patchouli Eau de Parfum
    Patchouli Absolu delivers exactly what the name promises: patchouli that dominates without apology, surrounded by woody warmth and a clean, aromatic opening that keeps things interesting.Patchouli Absolu