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    Side by side

    Patchouli pour Homme vs. Patchouli Absolu

    Very similar
    New comparison

    Patchouli Absolu wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Patchouli pour Homme vs. Patchouli Absolu
    Patchouli pour HommePatchouli Absolu
    ConcentrationEau de Toilette—
    Launched20002014
    GenderMaleUnisex
    Perfumer—Richard Herpin
    Best seasonFallWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Patchouli pour Homme

    Amber
    Woody
    Warm Spicy
    Patchouli
    Balsamic
    Citrus
    Aromatic
    Powdery

    Patchouli Absolu

    Woody
    Patchouli
    Earthy
    Warm Spicy
    Leather
    Fresh Spicy
    Mossy
    Amber

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Mandarin OrangeKey Lime
    MossBay LeafRosemary
    Heart
    PatchouliCedarGeranium
    PatchouliCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCashmere WoodGuaiac WoodViolet Wood
    Base
    LabdanumSiam BenzoinTonka BeanWhite Musk
    AmberLeatherMuskTonka Bean

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Patchouli pour Homme vs. Patchouli Absolu
    Patchouli pour HommePatchouli Absolu
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours10+ hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Patchouli does the heavy lifting here, and if that's your thing, this is the version. The citrus brightens it just enough to keep things from getting too heavy.Patchouli pour Homme
    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