Searching for a patchouli scent with an ambery/vanilla dry down.

Hey guys and gals,

I'm highly interested in patchouli scents as of late and am seeking someting along these lines : A patchouli based scent, with an ambery/vanilla like accord in the drydown.

Any ideas ?

I came up with this interest because of how much I like Molinard Patchouli. Nice scent and has a wonderful dry down. Not a one note scent, like some have mentioned. I know we all experience scents in our way, but this Molinard Patchouli has more notes going on in the dry down. The patchouli dies down alot too and it finnish off with a VERY subtle ( I would say it becomes a "skin scent") aroma of amber/vanilla ( and perhaps other notes). The amber and vanilla may even be another note/accord, perhaps. Essentially, the Molinard Patchouli is too subtle of a scent for me to enjoy as a SotD.

Anyways, I would like to hear any rec's for what I am seeking.

Thanks in advance

Thank you for the wonderful reponse gentlemen !

Yes, Coromandel from Chanel, I'll get a sample of that for sure. I know alot of you like it and I am sure there is a reason for it. Will sample it for sure !

I have a sample of Mazzolari Patchouly, but have not cracked it open. One thing is, like Off-Scenter mentioned, it is hard to get ahold of (in full bottle form). And it is not cheap. But I would go large decant anyways, as I want to few options for patchouli and money is not unlimited. I will sample Mazzolari Patchouly this comming week.

Montale Patchouli Leaves is hard to find in bottle form as well ( once again, as mentioned). But reading the reviews tells me I will like it. It may not be great, but I can't see why I wouldn't like it. I can get ahold of a large decant, perhaps.

Nobile 1942 is a niche company I have little knowledge of, but will look up the above mentioned patchouli scent. Thanks !

Sanfoo, like you say, Bois 1920 is a company that I can source better than Montale Patchouli leaves. Thanks for that rec. I forgot about that niche line. I've only sampled one of their scents ( awhile back).


Actually, because of a certain awesome female BNer, I was able to sample this recently. To be honest, I can't remember patchouli in this scent. I found it too quiet of a scent, actually. Very much a skin scent as well. ( Is this with all Molinards... ). I was kinda dissapointed, but I thought it was nice. For the price a full bottle goes for, I really wanted it to work. I will sample it again, as I had planned to.


I read that this has rose in it Which is a really good thing. Certainly not a cheap scent. Cool name for a fragrance, however.


I never heard of this particular scent, hednic Hmmm.....I'll look it up. Hope it is not as ellusive as some other scents you have mentioned

EDIT : Forgot to mention Reminiscence Eau de Patchouli.. Actually, a Sephora in town has this....strangely. The term Eau kinda put me off, making me think it was not gonna last. I'll sample it again, but I'll have to be brave. The Reminiscence fragrances are in the womens section, and last time I went there to sniff a couple of fragrance, I got some awkward "looks" from SA's.

Thanks AE. I'll certain give Eau de Patchouli a sampling for sure. Thankfully, bottles aren't hard to come by ( although large decants are).

Thanks CJ. This the mens version, I presume ? I'll check out the review. I do find cheap bottles to have a charm in a way, but just haven't really found too many of them. I know a family member who gets Avon stuff and always asks me if I need anything. That should be nice and convenient. I'll check some reviews now


I did find Play to be pleasant, although did not last long on skin ( 5 hours ?). I made a rash choice and bought the Play Intense. Not good because
a) It is not as nice and complex as Play
b) It smells like chocolate peanut butter cookies hot out of the oven to me. Something that makes it hard to wear outside of a snowy December night.

I didn't really notice that much patchouli in it, if any at all. But that was back in June. I will check Play again. Thanks !


I like Il Profumo as a brand and have been eyeing this particular fragrance. Its easy to get it mixed up with Histoires de Parfums fragrance Noir Patchouli. You say it has an ambery/vanilla accord in the drydown ? Its on my radar, but I can't track down a sample at the moment so it may have to wait.

Ooooh...ouch ouch ouch.....Fo1. I guess we are "even" now from my comment at you in another thread.

Seriously though, if someone said I have manliness, I sure would not take it as a compliment. I'm out of high school now, and even then, didn't care for any "manliness" ( whether I had it or not). I'm just who I am. When I think of manliness, I think of over emotional thugs with Tap-Out ( or Ed Hardy) shirts and a sideways cap getting into intimidation battles and fights.

I checked out the reviews for Mazzolari Lui and I remember some forum comments in the past. This doesn't have an ambery or vanilla dry down, so its not gonna work. Ya gotta read the opening thread post, bro. Thats what I am looking for in a patchouli scent. No doubt in my mind this Mazzolari Lui is a high quiality scent. I saw that your review is the last one submitted and clearly you like it. But just not what I am looking for.

Alright, I opened up the vial this afternoon and place the juice on my arm. I gotta say, I was a bit surprised at how quickly I got the two accords/notes or amber and patchouli...together ! I did not expect that. I didn't read any reviews beforehand either.

Anyways, l wasn't too crazy about the first hour of Patchouy. I just found that when patchouli is really at the forefront, it did not go well with the amber. I feel that when patchouli subsides a bit more, then it is better ( or vice versa, because the amber was quite strong from the get-go). But after the first hour, this got better and better.....and then I realized : This is pretty much an amber scent. Its quite nice. I'm surprised it doesn't get recommended more ofter in amber threads ( I probably just missed it ). But 6 hours later, I get a well pronounced amber accord ( and its been as such for a few hours). Reminds me of Tom Fords Amber Absolute, MPG's Ambre Precieux and the Armani Prive Ambre ( can't remember the name). Its nice for sure ( as an amber scent). I can tell this is gonna last long on the skin with good radiance.

Kudos to those who recommended this. This is clearly a patchouli and amber scent. I wish the patchouli stuck around longer and the amber was a bit more tame. I will have to test this again, however. As first impressions are not always that best ( for me) when it comes to fragrances.


Thanks A couple of months ago, this was on my sampling radar, as I wanted to find the "perfect amber" fragrance. I was going to get a sample, but then shyed away because I read some reviews regarding a "fur" note. As in, an animal fur note. And with that, a couple of reviewers mentioned it was hard to wear because of that. But, I will still look into this one and consider it. Thanks again !


Thanks Jake. I did hear the same thing on Basenotes. That sounds like a good idea, layering or blending the scents. I found it interesting how that two scents were released pretty much at the same time. I wish I went with Play, and not Intense. Play would have been nice in summer. But I am always a sucker for longevity in a fragrances life. Live and learn. Let me know if you find any other rec's Jake.

No hard feelings at all, Fo1. I was just sorta joking/teasing and at the same time taking shots at jerks who roam around the city I live in.

I know you recommended it in good faith. But I didn't think too many review mentioned the amber/vanilla dry down. But yes, SirSlarty does make mention of it. Also Nasenmann didn't really help, as I never seem to agree with his thoughts on regarding fragrance ( no offence, Nasenmann )

Sampling is pricey with this particular company, so I gotta think about it. I may give it a shot.

Now if you don't mind, I'm gonna listen to my Stabbing Westward and Third Eye Blind cd's

Hey, its all good. Yeah, we have differences. But I would never put you or someone in the category of "...woman-beating Neanderthal jerk... "unless I knew they were one. We're cool, Fo1.

Thanks everyone for the help in this thread, I very much appreciate it.

So far Mazzolari Patchouly, Avon Tomorrow and Noir de Noir are out. I don't like to wear fragrances with cocoa notes ( although love to smell them !). Patchouly is just to close to a few of the amber-centric scents I have sampled ( Ambre Russe, Amber Absolute...etc).

I have an idea of decants I will pick up and have narrowed my bottle choice down to 2. I'm on such a patchouli kick at the moment, so I want a few options. Of course if this is just a short term fad, I will kick myself

A couple of great things about patchouli, other than smell is

a) The vast amounts of options. I feel like no note has that many options. Certainly not rose....maybe amber ( I suppose)
b) The vast amounts of knowledge shown and given by BNers.