01/07/2023

Patj1994
29 Reviews

Patj1994
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If heaven had a smell, it would be carlisle
Managed to pick up a brand new 77% pre-reformulation batch. Smells extremely luxurious and warm. The apple notes mixed with the vanilla, patchoulli and wood notes is amazing. It’s definitely a very mysterious, unique smell that will turn heads. I’ve gotten so many random people asking what carlisle is when I’m wearing it which is insane, because that doesn’t happen to me with any other fragrance i own besides maybe aventus. This bottle I have is extremely, extremely strong. I put on three sprays before I went out, and within 10 minutes, my brother could smell me all the way from downstairs and said the entire house smelled. I guess that could be a good or a bad thing. You can EASILY fill up a large room with 2-3 sprays. Carlisle will overpower every other fragrance in the room if someone happens to be wearing something. Longevity is nearly eternal, 24+ hours i can still smell it radiating off of me before I’ve showered. I’m convinced if I didn’t shower this would last two or three days on me lol, that’s how potent this stuff is.
Newer batches don’t perform as strong but are still very VERY good. The newer batches also have a more “medicinal” opening before the dry down starts. My 77% bottle smells a tad smoother.
Edit: after more testing with an 81% formulation tester, the two are very very close. After the first 20ish minutes, they smell identical. The 77% formulation will give you an extra couple hours of noticeable longevity. I wouldn’t worry if you have a newer batch, still smells unbelievable and performs like a champ.
Carlisle is worth every penny, even at full retail price. I paid 400 USD, and I have zero regrets, I would do it again tomorrow.
Newer batches don’t perform as strong but are still very VERY good. The newer batches also have a more “medicinal” opening before the dry down starts. My 77% bottle smells a tad smoother.
Edit: after more testing with an 81% formulation tester, the two are very very close. After the first 20ish minutes, they smell identical. The 77% formulation will give you an extra couple hours of noticeable longevity. I wouldn’t worry if you have a newer batch, still smells unbelievable and performs like a champ.
Carlisle is worth every penny, even at full retail price. I paid 400 USD, and I have zero regrets, I would do it again tomorrow.