Sole Patchouli

Sole Patchouli was a first for me - a patchouli dominant fragrance that is actually fresh and clean. The fact that it is fresh and clean also makes it very versatile. Works anytime day or night, any day of the year, hot or cold. The main note at all stages is patchouli of course. At the opening, the green notes were obvious; didn't get any iris. As it dried down, the patchouli became even more prominent with a very slight touch of sweetness, I assume from the marshmallow. The marshmallow was subtle and I couldn't identify it at first. After looking at the pyramid, it dawned on me, yup, that's marshmallow. Didn't really get any civet, or, if it is there, it's pretty subtle. Sole Patchouli leans masculine.

This is a versatile fragrance. Personally, I think you can wear it whenever and wherever you want. Scent-wise, it showcases different "types" of patchouli. It's minty and herbal/medicinal, and has a fizzy/sparkly (soda-like) opening. Then there's a touch of dirtiness in the mid. It dries down to a green, earthy, and powdery scent. There's a slight sweetness throughout its wear. If you like patchouli, this would be an amazing addition to your collection. Quite polarizing to some, try before buying, not everyone would appreciate this.

Got this as a 2ml sprayette from scentswithsense.com. Hooo Boy! That's patchouli baby! WOW! Nothing I've experienced to date brings the patchouli like this stuff! The first tentative spray was room filling! This could well be a "must have" for me. But there seems to be a consensus that Lattafa "Niche Emerati Vintage Castle" is a clone of this for about $80 less, so I've blind bought a bottle of that. If when it arrives it measures up or doesn't, I'll come back here and say so. If it doesn't, I will definitely buy this stuff.

I honestly feel mixed about this one. Initially it did smell so beautiful dewy earthy rich green scent. And it continues to smell green all the way to the base. May be linear and simple without having big dynamic changes in the scent profile. What makes me feel mixed about it and appreciating it less. Is how overwhelming it can be. It’s kinda something you notice the more you wear it. All that vibrant aromatic greenness, bitterness blend can be too much. But honestly I may get back to it from time to time… worth the try!

I was wearing this today. I had a 2ml sample & decided to try it out today. Patchouli is the main note, however, it is not like the one used in Coromandel, here it is green & fresh. Smells like the grass after a rainy day you get this feeling. It is suitable for all seasons all occasions it is fresh, deep, a bit dark & strong enough to cut through the cold.