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    Patchouli vs. Patchouly

    Patchouli by Lorenzo Villoresi bottle

    Patchouli

    Lorenzo Villoresi
    Eau de Toilette1996
    Strikingly similar
    New comparison

    Patchouli rates higher with the community.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Patchouli vs. Patchouly
    PatchouliPatchouly
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteCologne
    Launched19961989
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerLorenzo Villoresi—
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Patchouli

    Woody
    Patchouli
    Earthy
    Warm Spicy
    Aromatic
    Lavender
    Balsamic
    Mossy

    Patchouly

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Patchouli
    Warm Spicy
    Fresh Spicy
    Earthy
    Herbal
    Balsamic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top—
    ArtemisiaBergamotFlorida orange
    Heart—
    SandalwoodGeraniumRose
    Base
    PatchouliVetiverCedarSandalwoodBenzoinMuskOakmoss
    PatchouliCypressAmberMintVanillaMusk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Patchouli vs. Patchouly
    PatchouliPatchouly
    Score4/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Some fragrances hide patchouli. This one puts it center stage, front and center, and dares you to stick around. The 1996 gamble? A full pyramid built on one note. It pays off.Patchouli
    Patchouli done without apology. Bold, dark, and a little smoky. Some people lean in. Others walk out. That's the point, this isn't for the tentative. Ever.Patchouly