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    Classic Patchouli vs. Alkemi

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    Alkemi by Laboratorio Olfattivo bottle

    Alkemi

    Laboratorio Olfattivo
    Eau de Parfum2010
    New comparison

    Classic Patchouli rates higher with the community.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Classic Patchouli vs. Alkemi
    Classic PatchouliAlkemi
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20112010
    GenderUnisexFemale
    Perfumer—Marie Duchêne
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Classic Patchouli

    Woody
    Patchouli
    Warm Spicy
    Vanilla
    Earthy
    Balsamic
    Powdery
    Citrus

    Alkemi

    Amber
    Woody
    Balsamic
    Warm Spicy
    Patchouli
    Smoky
    Powdery
    Sweet

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

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

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Classic Patchouli vs. Alkemi
    Classic PatchouliAlkemi
    Score4/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    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
    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