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    Alkemi vs. Classic Patchouli

    Alkemi by Laboratorio Olfattivo bottle

    Alkemi

    Laboratorio Olfattivo
    Eau de Parfum2010
    Very similar
    New comparison

    Classic Patchouli rates higher with the community.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Alkemi vs. Classic Patchouli
    AlkemiClassic Patchouli
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20102011
    GenderFemaleUnisex
    PerfumerMarie Duchêne—
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Alkemi

    Amber
    Woody
    Balsamic
    Warm Spicy
    Patchouli
    Smoky
    Powdery
    Sweet

    Classic Patchouli

    Woody
    Patchouli
    Warm Spicy
    Vanilla
    Earthy
    Balsamic
    Powdery
    Citrus

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    AmberYlang-Ylang
    Bergamot
    Heart
    MyrrhPatchouliIncenseCedarwood
    Patchouli
    Base
    VanilleCashmere WoodSandalwood
    VanillaTonka BeanSandalwood

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Alkemi vs. Classic Patchouli
    AlkemiClassic Patchouli
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The kind of scent you wear for yourself first. Moderate sillage means it stays close, a quiet companion through long winter evenings rather than a room-announcing entrance.Alkemi
    Patchouli carries a reputation, often misunderstood, sometimes feared. This one earns its place. Rich, chocolatey, warm from the first spray. It lasts all day without wavering.Classic Patchouli