Eau de Patchouli
Reminiscence2009
Side by side
Eau de Patchouli vs. Black Orchid
Black Orchid projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| Eau de Patchouli | Black Orchid | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2009 | 2006 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Zoe Coste | David Apel, Pierre Negrin |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Eau de Patchouli
Woody
Amber
Powdery
Warm Spicy
Patchouli
Balsamic
Musky
Vanilla
Black Orchid
Warm Spicy
Oriental
Earthy
Woody
Spicy
Sweet
Amber
Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Java patchouliVirginia Cedar
Black truffleGardeniaBitter OrangeBlackcurrantMandarin OrangeBergamotAmalfi Lemon
Heart
Australian sandalwood
Black orchidSpicy NotesPlumFruity notesJasmineRumYlang-YlangSpicesLotus
Base
Bourbon VanillaLabdanumTonka BeanBenzoinTolu BalsamWhite Musk
Mexican chocolateChocolatePatchouliVanillaVanilleIncenseAmberSandalwoodVetiverWhite Musk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Eau de Patchouli | Black Orchid | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
This is not a patchouli for those who fear the note. The opening is unapologetically earthy, but the drydown rewards patience with a sweet, vanillic warmth that feels almost cozy.Eau de Patchouli
Black Orchid isn't a fragrance, it's a confrontation. The truffle opening is strange, almost jarring. Then the florals arrive, heavy and rich. The kind of scent people have strong opinions about.Black Orchid
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Eau de Patchouli | Black Orchid | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | — | $67.95fragranceshop |
| 1.7 oz | — | $96.95fragranceshop |
| 3.4 oz | — | $134.39fragrancenet |
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