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Let me start that this is NOT what I expected it to be. Because in WP the patchouli has very little to do with real patchouli. It is, on the contrary, a white floral monster! It is very very huge on the peony, rose and other white flowers - not mentioned but i am sure there is plenty of Magnolia, a note that I do not particularly favour - i do not even detect the initial bergamot opening (as written in the notes). Although White Patchouli is a modern bright woods composition with a few of hints of oriental resins and spices, it is related to classical patchouli rich fragrances like Jean Couturier Coriandre and its more recent incarnation, Agent Provocateur. It only takes a delicate touch of patchouli to transform a pretty floral into a seductive blossom, and if the quantity is increased even more, the result is heady and striking. In the opening accords of White Patchouli, this aspect is presented beautifully. The patchouli begins to shimmer right under the sweet orange and coriander. As the rose notes begin to reveal their soft, honeyed warmth, the woody darkness of patchouli lends them a rich, velvety character. Smoky incense plays up the exotic aura of White Patchouli, leading one to expect a smoldering drydown. You agree to indemnify and hold Space NK (and its officers, directors, agents, subsidiaries, joint ventures, employees and third-party service providers, including but not limited to Bazaarvoice, Inc.), harmless from all claims, demands, and damages (actual and consequential) of every kind and nature, known and unknown including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of a breach of your representations and warranties set forth above, or your violation of any law or the rights of a third party. Just make sure to not overspray,give it enough time to settle down and don't wear it in hot summer days
I did not enjoy much. it is really about skin chemistry, so you must test it before buying; on the good side, it had a tremendous lasting power - on my skin-eating perfume - so dab a tiny bit as it will last forever. I have never considered myself a fan of Tom Ford. For the longest time it has seemed to me like a case of the emperor's new clothes. I guess I don't need to say I was primed to dislike everything about this fragrance, even expecting to, when I came across this at a perfume shop. Is this a good time to mention I dislike patchouli?I love Tom Ford, but I really dislike patchouli for the most part. (It's amazing when blended and used right, but PURE patchouli-- nope... reminds me of pot and hippies, or else armpit sweat) It's sophisticated and very luscious,also easy to wear and versatile at the same time.longevity and sillage are both impressive.I didn't douse myself in it as I usually tend to do so with other perfumes and still I find it's projection satisfying I never ever thought of that someday I'd say that I'm happy that I didn't give away my bottle of white patchouli,although it's not a full 3.4 oz bottle anymore thanks to the decants of it I gave away in past months,but still I have more than half of it's precious juice saved in the bottle and I know that I'm gonna use it with joy.I hope that dear hubby can change his idea about it too because anyway I'm gonna wear it I was registered with Parfumo. It was so interesting here that I scrolled from fragrance to fragrance, let myself in, lost sight of White Patchouli and first wrote about my existing fragrances comments. None of the flowers try to show up as patchouli doesn't insist on making this all about itself,they're all in a perfect harmony
that violates any law, statute, ordinance or regulation (including, but not limited to, those governing export control, consumer protection, unfair competition, anti-discrimination or false advertising); It stung my nostrils and the first time made me almost gag, so strong it was (and mind you, I am not afraid of huge florals, that I frequently wear, let me name Quelques Fleurs, Joy, Jardins de Bagatelle, all very prominent).I also recieved some negative comments while wearing this so I decided to put it in my drawer and wait for the right time to give it another try I did a very light 1-spray on my arm to test (I was wearing something else on my body) so I may change my opinion when worn properly on my body. And it's a rainy 60-degree summer day in Upper Michigan if that has anything to do with it. And I'm not sure about it... The patch isn't HUGE or hippie/sweaty it's just spicy. This is very masculine IMO. Or else it's def a NIGHT scent on the right woman-- either a cute hippie girl or a very powerful, sexy confident business woman... lol. (I'm never THAT serious when I say who should wear a perfume. Anyone and everyone should wear exactly what they enjoy!) After a short moment the Patchouli changes on my skin. It's still earthy and aromatic, it's not the sterilized sparkling patch you find in most mainstream fruitchoulis. But it's very smooth and polished, like sleek dark woods. The patchouli in White Patchouli is kept rather sleek, proper and clean, but it has a ruling position as the name implies. There is a medicinal quality in the opening of this fragance that makes it very interesting, like it belongs to an old fashioned pharmacist or herbalist´s shop. It is also very floral, in this odd, aseptic way, and, I agree, kind of mushroomy. Peppery, bitter, dry zest, dry undergrowth, turpentine-like notes fuse together with luminous flowers (peony and a burning jasmine) on a bed of honeyed tobacco and a patchouli, that may be hard to recognise on this garments.
The projection is seriously real and the lasting power is crazy, but the overall feel..mood of this scent is actually quite gentle, restrained. It's smooth, a little dusty and dry but the peony and jasmine give it the smallest hint of floral sweetness that actually makes this, im gonna say it, ultra feminine. To me this smells feminine. Quirky and a little out there yes, but feminine nonetheless. In fact, it's really quite nice and better than some of the other fragrances I have tried, lately - but, because of the dominant notes (which are not really my favourites), probably not something I would bother buying. Star rating: 5 stars–outstanding/potential classic, 4 stars–very good, 3 stars–adequate, 2 stars–disappointing, 1 star–poor. WP is, like the name, all about the Patch’, but with Tom Fords creation he takes the precarious material and transforms it into something quite unique. It is not an earthy patchouli, but emphasizes the woody camphor aspect, and as a result it is LUMINOUS and aromatic. Notes of coriander, ambrette seed, ylang-ylang, jasmine and methyl tuberose add definition and character. No floral dominates over the other and is very well blended with blonde woods and a kiss of musk and bewitching incense at the drydown. It is thoroughly modern with bohemian flair, No candied strawberry here If only Tom Ford White Patchouli upheld the promise of its opening accord, I would have been ready to give it 5 stars. It opens up on such a sultry accord of spices and amber with patchouli’s chocolate bitterness perceptible underneath; it is difficult not to fall under its spell. Yet, after an opulent prelude, the composition veers into the barren territory of sharp woods and pale musks. Perhaps this suggests that I prefer my patchouli in the darker registers, full of its earthy, pungent facets.Hail to the mighty ambrette seed, sexual fluidity and open defiance. Shout out to the girl working in a mans world and killing it. To the elegant gentleman that dares to wear this,yea I'm talking to you pal, you've stolen my heart. Middle note features a wallop of cedar balanced by ambrette. Yes at this point I do start to feel as if I've been shopping in the men's department. White Patchouli is not labeled as unisex. Don't tell that to my son who in all his male swag and glory almost fought me for my trail sized sample. I found this 100ml for an insanely good price, and I knew the bottle was legit... so I had to. I figured I could resell or swap.
I think one of the main reasons I love this fragrance is the fact that it is just blended so well, the notes are not competing for my attention, they've just closed into one another and formed a very strong and well put together scent. There are moments where the Patchouli shouts out for attention, but its quite tame and almost muted in this fragrance. Its not in your face and its not obnoxious in the way it is with fragrances like Angel and Tom Ford's Purple Patchouli (which irritates the life out of me).
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My former review was all about my hatred towards this perfume but now,after more than a year,I'm growing a love for patchouli,not in all cases,but at least I don't hate it anymore when it's well done,so suddenly in the middle of night I remembered my long time forgotten bottle of white patchouli and decided to give it another sniff I usually love the fragrances that stand between the edge of modern and classic but here I don't see these paradoxes good,it feels like it's cheating her personality,I also can't get the point why WHITE patouli,on me it's more of a brown patchouli
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