Patchouli Molinard Eau de Toilette

The Molinard solinotes rarely disappoint me, and PATCHOULI is perhaps one of the best. This is a patchouli perfume for serious patchouli lovers who prefer not to have this sensual, earthy note smothered in vanilla, marshmallow, caramel, cotton candy, and what not. Among the notes is listed vanilla, but truly this is a savory composition, with much more emphasis on the geranium as the primary garnish in the mix.

Depending on the day, the weather, and facts about me, PATCHOULI can have a more or less doughy texture. Today it seems less doughy and more earthy. Under all circumstances this is patchouli for connoisseurs. I find it much more appealing than Lush KARMA or its near equivalent, hippy patchouli oil. This Molinard rendition smells more like a composed perfume, but it is unequivocally and unabashedly PATCHOULI!

A fantastic value at the discounters, the quality of this perfume rivals that of a number of haute niche patchouli offerings I've tried. This is worth having in one's collection to mix with overly sweet oriental fragrances or to amp up the patchouli in anything.