The smell in short
The first thing you smell is geranium and rose. The heart brings orris root. On the skin it settles into patchouli and musk. Overall it smells woody and gourmand.
- Came out
- 2009
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Essence De Patchouli notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Alyssa Ashley Essence De Patchouli EDP
Alyssa Ashley is the house behind Essence De Patchouli EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
Alyssa Ashley perfumes worth knowing
The house has 22 perfumes here, led by Musk, Vanilla and Tonka Musk.
Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts about as long as Stephane Humbert Lucas 777 Taklamakan and Frederic Malle Editions De Parfums Frederic Malle Musc Ravageur. Base notes like patchouli and musk are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by gourmand and patchouli. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and gourmand smells and notes like orris root and patchouli. Less obvious notes include french labdanum. Perfume fans rate it 3.96 out of 5.
How far Essence De Patchouli spreads
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough.
Essence De Patchouli through the year
The best time of year to wear it is fall and winter. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, winter, spring and summer.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €39. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs more than Frederic Malle Editions De Parfums Frederic Malle Musc Ravageur but less than Stephane Humbert Lucas 777 Taklamakan and Jovoy Paris Psychedelique.
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Questions people ask
Can men wear Essence De Patchouli?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Can I wear Essence De Patchouli to work?
It is more of an evening scent, so it may feel too much for the office.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2009.