Patchouli fragrances and their dupes
Patchouli is a base note that smells dark, earthy and slightly damp, like rich soil and cocoa with a wine-like edge. The closest patchouli dupe in our data is Armaf Bucephalus No. 10, an 87% note match for Nishane Hacivat, at $35 instead of $285.
What patchouli smells like
Dark, earthy and slightly damp, like rich soil and cocoa with a wine-like edge. Modern fractions are cleaner and sweeter than the hippie oil people remember.
Patchouli is a base note that anchors chypres, fruitchoulis and many modern designer scents. It is a workhorse in dupes because a good patchouli base carries the whole dry-down and reads the same to almost everyone around you.
In the fragrance pyramid, patchouli is typically a base note in the woody family.
The 23 fragrances we track with patchouli, and their dupes
Ranked by note match. Average match 82%, average saving $140 a bottle. A ✓ marks a dupe that shares the patchouli note itself.
Patchouli in fragrance, answered
What does patchouli smell like in perfume?
Dark, earthy and slightly damp, like rich soil and cocoa with a wine-like edge. Modern fractions are cleaner and sweeter than the hippie oil people remember. Patchouli is a base note that anchors chypres, fruitchoulis and many modern designer scents. It is a workhorse in dupes because a good patchouli base carries the whole dry-down and reads the same to almost everyone around you.
Is patchouli a top, heart or base note?
Patchouli usually sits as a base note, in the woody family. Base notes last longest and anchor the dry-down for hours.
What is the closest patchouli fragrance dupe?
Armaf Bucephalus No. 10, an 87% note match for Hacivat, at $35 instead of $285.
What is the cheapest patchouli dupe?
Lattafa Hayaati Al Maleky at $28, a dupe for Paco Rabanne Phantom.
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