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Fragrance review: Patchouly by Mazzolari

Posted by Marlen on 1 February 2006 7 Comments

Rarely does a single-note theme work as perfectly as Mazzolari’s Patchouly. White honey is paired with Indonesian patchouli and warm far Eastern spices to create a fragrance that maintains the earthy green qualities I’ve come to love about patchouli, without the harshness that often keeps me from truly loving patchouli scents.

Though I’m unable to find an olfactory pyramid, reliable sources and my own sniffer reveal the strong presence of amber in the base with perhaps a touch of vetiver. By way of comparison to other patchouli fragrances, Mazzolari Patchouly is full-bodied, slightly sweet, resinous (think benzoin and amber) and slightly spicy. Whereas Lorenzo Villoresi’s Patchouli is straightforward, ultra-herbal, and well, just plain ole’ raw, and Montale’s Patchouli Leaves is a seamless blend of patchouli, green leafy notes and a touch of aquatic algae, Mazzolari offers us the patchouli version of Maître Parfumeur et Gantier’s Ambre Precieux. Imagine that masterpiece anchored with a note of green patchouli — at times sparkling with an almost minty edge — and you’ll get the idea.

This is not going to win over any patchouli-haters, but the sweeter basenotes might persuade a few folks to come around. The longevity here is excellent, as is the sillage. It’s been interesting to see how niche houses have been pairing patchouli (L’Artisan’s Voleur de Roses, Serge Lutens’ Borneo 1834, etc.) with other notes. Though Mazzolari Patchouly is not entirely unique, as an amber lover, it’s certainly one of the best interpretations I’ve come across.

For buying information, see the listing for Mazzolari under Perfume Houses.

Filed Under: perfume talk
Tagged With: mazzolari, patchouli

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  1. Anonymous says:
    1 February 2006 at 12:34 pm

    Great review. This is definitely one of my favorite patch scents. One of the reasons I love it is that I get a rum note in it – not sure what notes in it combine to make me perceive rum, but I'm certainly not complaining.

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  2. Anonymous says:
    1 February 2006 at 5:34 pm

    Ivanova – I bet it's the benzoin and amber pairing, and a very successful pairing it is!

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  3. Anonymous says:
    1 February 2006 at 10:06 pm

    Oh my. I haven't tried this one. Sounds like a winner. I LOVE a well-done patch, especially when warm weather rolls around. It's as good as a roll in the grass (hay?). ;-)

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  4. Anonymous says:
    2 February 2006 at 1:23 am

    Actually, this sounds like a patchouly I'll enjoy. I used to wear the stuff full-strength-hippie-style when I was 19 or so, and it was definitely memorable, intense. Thank you for a lovely review.

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  5. Anonymous says:
    2 February 2006 at 4:59 am

    Hello dear R! Great review as always and you have tempted me to try this. Not a patch fan but will keep a look out.

    Hope you are well.

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  6. Anonymous says:
    2 February 2006 at 5:02 am

    Ooops! Great review Marlen! ;D

    Hope you are well!

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  7. Anonymous says:
    2 February 2006 at 5:17 am

    Ah, Marlen…yet again you have persuaded me into ordering a sample. F-in-F must be wondering at the sudden flood of interest!

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