Patchouli Absolu

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have a full 50ml bottle im willing to part with if anyone is interested! US shipping only.

It's alright I guess. I would probably rate this higher had I not tried Amber Absolute before this. Its kind of synthetic smelling. Its not a patchouli bomb and I assumed that it was. Its a simple fragrance, that leans somewhat feminine. It has good performance of course as most patchouli fragrances do. I can see this one growing on me, however today, I will give it a 7.5.

Different certainly! Opens very dark and woody, immediate wafts of oakmoss. Has tobacco, spice, it's rich and leathery, kind of resembles wood-chips. Turns a little powdery and grassy, little smoky, something a bit like charred wood? Becomes slightly aromatic, develops some musk but is still very dark and rich. Patchouli and oakmoss start to dominate, it warms with amber and more spices. After a few hours it actually lightens up and becomes citrussy, but with the grassy undercurrent still noticeable. Only becomes more bitter and green with something resembling rose/geranium? Slightly camphoric as a skin scent. Performance is great, strong projection and lasts on skin until the following day. Masculine leaning, mature - ages 30+. Better at night but fine on a cold day. At times it reminded me of original YSL M7, but it is its own beast.

Batch - A54 (2014) A18 (2018) A20 (2020) Patchouli Absolu is a superbly stunning patchouli scent that nothing will ever top up for me everything that i tried after smelling this one just does not come close at all. Its so earthy, damp, mossy and green in such a good way. I have never been so addicted to smelling a fragrance this style. This thing is just monsterly strong more than 3 sprays will kill someone. Super captivating scent this is what i miss about Tom Ford, scents like these. 10/10

Nice scent. 2014 standout. Grandpa's sweater. Needs time to settle then it's a neat mix of patchouli, leather, cashmere and cosmetic vegetation. Great example, overall a great perfume.

A stunning frag of patchouli- this is a beast! Definitely for a older guy

I remember the first time I tried this in Changi Singapore airport. It blew me away! I already owned Oud Wood, Tuscan Leather, Tobacco Oud etc. When I got back from holiday I got a 50ml this was back in 2019. Found a 100ml and ran out last year. Just picked up a full 50ml for cheap! This stuff is strong! It's one of my, if not my favorite patchouli fragrance I've tried. This is dark green, mossy and spectacular. For me this is a 10/10 for the perfume that it is. But overall factoring in wearability, versatility it would be an 8/10. This is definitely a special occasion or black tie type perfume. I wear this casually sometimes but be careful! Masterpiece

I've given this one a few different days and different wearings, and it is JUST not going to work out, unforch. The leather, whilst NOT toxic or noxious, is the dealbreaker. It doesn't belong, it's jarring, it's unnerving, it should seriously be toned down. The patchouli elements are fine, not overbearing or over the top, or anything like that, and unfortunately this one just isn't going to work for me. I know it's discontinued, I know it's quite the catch, it has a cult status, ALL of that, and I have a 2014 batch, so, being in Australia, my trade options are low -- but I don't think I want to keep this, it totally doesn't fit in with the perfumes I usually wear...

One small spritz on your chest or décolleté is enough for the entire day.

Better than monsieur. More aromatic and have a warmness. Not too black like monsieur. Scent: 6/10 Longetivity: 6/10 Sillage: 6/10 Mass Appeal: 4/10 Compliments: 3/10

Is there a clone or something similar to this?

So black, chewy and beastly it’s quite stunning. I pickup a strong animalic feel in the opening that is almost too much but I love the patchouli here. Real, dark and so resinous you can almost see the oil. It’s a hell of a wear and more masculine leaning. I’m hanging onto my bottle as we won’t see the likes of this again. Requires a certain strength of will to wear and definitely for the cold.

Cool and Gentle

This is the ultimate patchouli fragrance. A masterpiece from Tom Ford. Sadly the brand will surely never release anything close to this ever again. Four sprays last 12+ hours on me, it is simply NUCLEAR and will not leave your nose. Damp, earthy, silky, mossy, woodsy patch, dark green brown in colour, serious vibes, a true rock star that keeps a stiff upper lip regardless. If you have 10+ bottles on rotation this will last you a lifetime. Enjoy.

Imagine an old sack filled with coal, and it is drenched in water since a long time. Damp old and a little off putting smell. This perfume smells almost like that. Too Sharp, Smoky, Harsh, Herbaceous and powdery. Below average.

Beautiful, modern version of givenchy gentleman original. Do not overspray, sillage can fill the room,not very versatile, recommend only for winter or under climate control environment.

Wearing my decant for the first time. I think this is more versatile than I expected it to be. Definitely wouldn’t wear this in heat, but as something that has zero sweetness to it, I don’t see it being offensive if you go light on the sprays. Very potent stuff. There’s an herbal/minty freshness that balances out the earthy/leathery notes. This is the smell of pure wealth.

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I have never smelled a more sexy, sophisticated patchouli than this. I love the green oakmoss ans minty touch which keeps it from being too seventies retro. This smells like how i imagine Tom Ford himself will smell.

Absolutely beautiful scent, really smooth patchouli right from the start. Real shame that it's discontinued especially since it's Mr. Ford's favorite fragrance. I hope they bring it back soon, it would be one of the few scents from the house that's worth the high price.

Very good friend of mine just handed me a full bottle that he claimed he has had sat in his cupboard for 'yonks' I checkfreshed it and it's one of the original bottles from 2014. Absolutely amazing smell. Beautiful dirty patchouli oud like smell. Huge fan. I didn't realise what he had handed me until later on and I am blown away by his generosity.

I don’t like being *that* person, but I had a sample sprayer from Nordstrom a couple years back and I loved the old school patchouli-moss combo, and kept the mini sprayer just to smell it from time to time after they discontinued it hoping to find it again. Apparently they still sell it in other parts of the world because i recently grabbed a new bottle in the dusty colored box like the new bois marocain, etc comes in now and while it is still nice, it is not the same. This new bottle is much more similar to D&G velvet patchouli which has an airyness/synthetic feel, and still better than that one but definitely not the fuller scent it was previously. Still also probably worth grabbing if you dig patchouli, but I would love to find something more like the Original.

A slightly modernized version of the original Givenchy Gentlemen - a perfume my Irish partner said smells like her grandfathers toilet. Make of that what you will.

I wish i could get me a legit bottle of this gem, smelled it way back in Germany at an airport..... still kicking myself for not purchasing then, but who would think such amazing juice would ever get discontinued?

Have a 100ml from a couple years ago. Hardly wear it because every time I do it seems ‘too much’. It’s sharp, dry and overpowering. It reminds me too much of Polo Green (which I haven’t actually smelled for years and years). Then the next day (at least 12 hours later), something changes. It’s smooth and refined. There are hints of mint and spice. It’s very green but the sharpness has mellowed and it’s now sitting close to the skin. If I was to smell this on a smartly dressed man I would be very impressed! This is hard to wear for me and perhaps one to smell on others. I douse myself liberally with most strong fragrances (Angel, Poison, Tobacco Vanille etc) but this is a fine example of the ‘less is more’ approach to scenting. Lasts a very long time and moderate/silage projection after the development.

Beautiful. Perfect fun patchouli. Deep masculine. Of course Tom Ford discontinued. Pray to come back some day.

Why do people not like this? It was love at first sniff. I cherish it so much that I only use it for special occasions. I don’t want to over use it and get bored. Unisex for sure, and as a female I love it. Only 1 complaint, it doesn’t last long. It’s gone in 5 ish hours.

I can’t believe I’ve never written a review on Patchouli Absolu, considering it’s probably my favorite fragrance. Nothing I can say that others haven’t already commented, but I just wanted to bid a final goodbye. I remember trying this and a few other TF scents, but PA stuck in my mind. I made a detour the next day, and the day after to retry it. There’s something about PA that lingered and gnawed at me. I finally went back a third time and brought it home. It’s bright and assertive, mossy woody patchouli that stands above the rest. Since it had been discontinued, I’ve been on a quest to find something close to fill the void. I came upon some close contenders: Chanel Coromandel, Montale Patchouli Leaves, Diptyque Tempo, Reminisence Patchouli. While stunning on their own, nothing compares to PA. PA you will always have a spot in my fragrance lover’s heart.

You need to be a patchouli lover to enjoy this fragrance. Fortunately I am. 👍👍It takes me back to those little bottles of thick black oily liquid that everybody (myself included even tho i was about 12yrs old) wore in the 1970s and 1980s. I used to soak a leather bracelet with it. Pure bliss in a bottle. This is EXACTLY that same wonderful feeling. Yes its pricey but its unmistakably patchouli. 🥰🥰🥰