White Patchouli

this is a hell of a perfume. the ad with Erika Badhu hits it right in the stomach. it is a bombastic and at the same time supersophisticated perfume. I thought it was a brilliant follow-up to Black Orchid. they have the same personas. and being very different. although the patchouli didn't loose any of its fatty, earthy, inhospitable aspects, this is all being caught by the flowerworks (peony, white flowers, jasmine, rose) , the spicey aspect (spices, ambrette, incense) and the woody finish that fits seamlessly to the patchouli. this is a more ladylike version of patchouli perfume as Noir Patchouli from les Histoires de Parfums (which is also brilliant). the flacon is to die for. Tom Ford had still a lot to do but for me he was already the hero (with Karl, Gianfranco Ferré, Donatella and Gianni). I whore this perfume to the hospital to be operated and it was strictly Verboten to wear any perfume. yet I spritzed. before the operation the nurses started swooning 'oooooh what is that smeeeeel ?'. yes it is me, I reposted. isn't it a Gents scent ? they asked. no I am such Gent who wears ladies' perfumes. and they got their spritz. smashing, unforgettable, personal and presentist.