Patchouli Absolu by Tom Ford
Men Women 2014
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Leading answer I own it
3,022 votes
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Leading answer Love it
1,146 votes
Season
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858 votes
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Longevity
Leading answer Very long-lasting
523 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Strong
635 votes
Character
Leading answer Traditionally masculine
271 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Fair price
231 votes
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An absolute masterpiece. The opening is strong and medicinal, but the dry-down is spectacular and incredibly elegant; it lingers on clothes for days. What a pity it’s discontinued; I’d love to use it more without worrying about it running out. Psychedelique is the substitute, but for me, it doesn’t surpass Patchouli Absolu.
It’s a masterpiece. The opening can be strong and medicinal, but the dry-down is spectacular, super elegant, and it lingers on clothes for days. It’s a pity it’s discontinued because I’d like to use it more, but I don’t want it to run out. Psychedelique has been the replacement, but for me, it’s not superior to Patchouli Absolu.
A gem from Tom Ford that I’ve read in forums is about to be discontinued. It’s a patchouli (as its name suggests), composed according to several forums of various types of this note, none of which I know, smelling of wet earth, sweetened with some note I can’t identify. It has an 80s style, smelling of a mature, wealthy man; for me, it’s totally masculine, unless a lady likes things strong. The longevity on my skin is very good, going from eight hours upwards, with moderate projection, around a metre. Recommended for autumn and winter, as in the heat it might be a bit bothersome.
A gem from Tom Ford that I’ve read is set to be discontinued. It’s pure patchouli, a blend of several types smelling of wet earth, sweetened with something I can’t quite identify. It has an 80s vibe, smelling of a mature, wealthy man; it’s totally masculine, unless a lady enjoys strong scents. The longevity is excellent, lasting over eight hours with moderate projection up to a metre. Recommended for autumn and winter, as it might be a bit much in the heat.
Retro, mature, a relaxing perfume from the 70s or 80s…
I loved it; I used up the 20 ml sample I ordered online. I tried it in various places, always during the day or afternoon: parties, with my partner, or at the office. The patchouli is noticeable, smelling of that ‘wet earth’ just as the rain starts. The sweetness is soft, with sparkling green notes predominating. In the background, it sounds like a fougère or a cypress with exquisite wood. It strikes me as unisex, especially in the opening and heart, but it becomes more masculine when drying due to that green-woody side. I can pick out the oakmoss, which gives it those charming rough nuances, plus the green I mentioned; for a few seconds, it reminded me of Balenciaga Pour Homme, or some classic herbal aromatic with a modern touch. Longevity is its only flaw, well, if you don’t count the price, because those who have money won’t see it as an issue. The opening is potent and promising, but after two hours, all that beauty is already clinging to the skin. With more application, it lasts longer; what I used to do was carry a small refill with an atomiser and every two or three hours, discreetly, puff puff, refresh and mmm, another moment of wonderful exquisiteness.
I loved it; I used up a 20 ml sample I bought online. I wore it in various settings, always during the day or afternoon: parties, walks with my partner, even at the office. The patchouli is noticeable, smelling of that ‘wet earth’ when rain begins. Its sweetness is soft, with sparkling green notes taking the lead. It’s as if there’s a fougère or a cypress with exquisite wood in the background. To me, it seems unisex, especially in the opening and heart, but the dry-down is more masculine due to that green-woody facet. I can detect the oakmoss, giving it those charming rough nuances, along with the green I mentioned; for a few seconds, it reminded me of Balenciaga Pour Homme, or perhaps some classic herbal aromatic with a modern touch. Longevity is its only drawback, well, excluding the price, because those with money won’t see it as a problem. The opening is potent and promising, but after two hours, all this beauty is right up against the skin. With over-application, it lasts longer; what I used to do was carry a small refill with an atomiser and every two or three hours, discreetly, puff puff, refresh and mmm, another moment of wonderful exquisiteness.
Clearly unisex; the patchouli is noticeable, but not as the main protagonist, while the other notes complement it well. I was told it seemed sweet, others strong, and even aquatic. What I never sensed was leather, cheers.