Nightscape (2009)
by Ulrich Lang

This one has an interesting development. Nightscape opens with an extremely "clear" patchouli note that is surprisingly unaltered, considering how tame the scent is in the long run. The opening patch note is about as direct of a patch as I've smelled, for about 5 minutes. Really great opening.

As the heart approaches, the sharper green notes make an appearance to refrigerate the patchouli note and lend a definite soapy and sharp woodsy vibe to the scent. This is probably my least favorite phase, and is somewhat of a letdown after the excellent patchouli opening. However,this phase is unique among patchoulis and is well done - so this is just my personal preference.

In the base, the scent drops both the purity of the opening and sharper greens of the middle and becomes a comforting, very smooth skin scent of tonka and musk, with just enough of the original patch peeking through. Overall the scent is pretty minimalistic compared to the usual amber-infused patchouli fragrances, but this is intentional and effective. A worthy addition to the patchouli genre.

5th November, 2011.

THIS IS A BEAUTIFUL, WARM FRAGRANCE THAT ADDS A REALLY GOOD NEW FRAGRANCE TO THE LANG LINE. VERY CLASSY!

3rd September, 2010.

One of the notes that have grown on me over the past year is 'patchouli'. From dusty-earthy, to cool-minty, even musty-woodsy, patchouli's multi-faceted character makes it an excellent partner to lend nuance and depth to many fragrance compositions.

I usually favor a light-handed interpretation when it comes to having patchouli as the main attraction and with Ulrich Lang's cool NIGHTSCAPE, it probably doesn't get any lighter. This is a wistful and haunting take on patchouli, evoking a lover's whispers in the still of the night. It hugs me close and wears comfortably as a skin musk.

Along with the similar but more classically-inspired Noir Patchouli from Histoires de Parfums, Nightscape has just become my other favorite patchouli scent. Another satisfying blind buy, thanks to Basenotes!

19th July, 2010.

A soothing sweet patchouli that is quite dirty at times. Strong patchouli but not over the top as it is toned down by musks and tonka bean. It's not a warm patchouli but a cool and soft version. Slight downside it it seems that it's a little short lived. Really good patchouli scent with the volume turned down.

19th May, 2010.

I said I would buy the next Anvers fragrance blind and I did. It is a beautiful, sensual patchouli (really) and this is because of the terrific amber note that it shares the drydown with, which this fragrance is all about. It also smells very expensive (but isn't), which is a bonus. The categorisation puzzles me though -- it is unisex at the very least. Wonderful juice from a cracking House.

8th April, 2010.

Patchouli lovers – you need to try it. It’s not like head shop patchouli, but rather a smooth, crisp, woodsy patchouli. I can totally buy into their marketing; a man out on the town, dressed in great jeans, a dark cotton blazer, a white button down, and an air of confidence. It dries into this gorgeously sleek leather/musk/amber with just a gentle touch of citrus to give a tart, bright element.

13rd March, 2010.