Patchouli Sauvage is an earthy, spicy, aromatic scent created for Men and Women in 2023 by perfumers Luca Maffei and Antoine Lie.
Review
This scent is earthy, spicy and aromatic. There is an almost dirty, animalistic quality to it, with the faintest fruity essence from the Dried Fruits Accord. The Bergamot and Grapefruit help to give this scent an aromatic quality, but the Labdanum, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Vetiver keep the overall vibe sharp and earthy. It almost feels like you’re in the woods, breathing in the dirt, tree bark, foliage and air. This essence is comforting, yet regal and dense. Even with all these dark, rich and smoky qualities, there is an aromatic, almost underlying ozonic quality under the surface. It does mellow out as it dries down, and that faint hint of the Dried fruits Accord can be detected under the surface again. Its richness makes it feel best suited for the Fall and Winter, and any evening occasion or activity on your agenda. It has a more elegant vibe to it, feeling best for professional and formal occasions, as well as times when you want to make an impression and/or feel your best. It has good performance and will last on the skin. It has been compared to Givenchy Gentleman.
Inspiration
Patchouli Sauvage takes inspiration from Patchouli and its simultaneously woody, earthy, dry and smoky accents, encompassing the essence of nature.
Notes
As soon as this scent opens you can feel the almost dirty, earthy quality of the Patchouli and Leathery Labdanum. The Bergamot and White Grapefruit add a hint of a freshness that adds an aromatic quality to it, and the Dried Fruits Accord adds the faintest hint of a fruity sweetness, but just barely and only fleetingly. The Amber Cedarwood, Sandalwood and Vetiver Java intensify the earthy, sharp, subtle smokiness, and the Tonka Beans help to mellow out too much sharpness. It feels almost realistically earthy and woodsy.
Top Notes: Bergamot, White Grapefruit
Heart Notes: Labdanum, Patchouli, Dried Fruits AccordÂ
Base Notes: Amber, Cedarwood, Sandalwood, Vetiver Java, Tonka Beans
