Patchouli
by Martine Micallef

This is nice. The opening doesn't bludgeon you like some patch dominant frags and I'm happy the violet that's listed escapes me. Violet is a funny note with me and most of the time it doesn't work, but there are exceptions. If it is indeed in Micallef Patchouli, my nose is missing it.

There is very subtle woods that are smoothed by vanilla....also subtle. The leather and vetiver are a nice touch.

I find this patch offering to be on the sensual side. This is barely earthy but not dirty. It's smooth and slightly creamy with just the right amount of sweet interwoven into the entire composition. Very nice periodic whiffs that swirl upwards and remind you that yes, you are wearing a very good rendition of patchouli.

I have to say Micallef is in the top 5 patch scents I've sampled.

Patchouli starts off with a lot of promise – it’s alluring, contemporary-smelling and very potent. However, like most of the fragrances I tested from this house, it turned on my skin within an hour, and smelt pretty rancid and unbecoming.

On this occasion, I’ll blame my skin chemistry but I still think this is one of the best offerings from Parfums M. Micallef.