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    Side by side

    Javanese Patchouli vs. Patchouli Absolu

    Very similar
    New comparison

    Patchouli Absolu wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Javanese Patchouli vs. Patchouli Absolu
    Javanese PatchouliPatchouli Absolu
    ConcentrationEau de Parfum—
    Launched20122014
    GenderMaleUnisex
    PerfumerFrank VoelklRichard Herpin
    Best seasonWinterWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Javanese Patchouli

    Woody
    Patchouli
    Citrus
    Warm Spicy
    Soft Spicy
    Earthy
    Aromatic
    Balsamic

    Patchouli Absolu

    Woody
    Patchouli
    Earthy
    Warm Spicy
    Leather
    Fresh Spicy
    Mossy
    Amber

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    BasilBergamotPink Pepper
    MossBay LeafRosemary
    Heart
    LabdanumCypriolLeatherVetiver
    PatchouliCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCashmere WoodGuaiac WoodViolet Wood
    Base
    Java patchouliCedarwoodClearwoodMoss
    AmberLeatherMuskTonka Bean

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Javanese Patchouli vs. Patchouli Absolu
    Javanese PatchouliPatchouli Absolu
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours10+ hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    This is patchouli for people who think they do not like patchouli. The earthy, almost mineral quality makes it clean rather than heavy. Quiet staying power lets it linger without announcing itself.Javanese Patchouli
    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