DARK SAPHIR

Ahh, a superb natural patchouli greets me, with a delightful purple violet not - like a more slim-line and elegant version of Tom Ford's Purple Patchouli's opening blast. Cumin and ginger abound, and a slightly peppery coriander - I get the drift: a somewhat somber and darkish but not inelegant spice mix.

The drydown intercalated floral tones, especially nice geraniu and a darker black orchid impression, with the base adding a labdanum-olibanum component of rare quality, given more depth with a light and minimally sweet tonka not that is very deftly admixed to the spice potpourri. Still, throughout the development the patchouli remains in the foreground on my skin, the golden thread on this colourful olfactoric map.

I get strong sillage, excellent projection and an impressive eight hours of longevity; especially impressive given the natural quality of these top-notch ingredients. A great winter warmer.

Launched 2013

3.75/5