Arthes Essential Patchouli Sumatra Jeanne Arthes for women

For patchouli lovers only.
I am just a patchouli liker so Patchouli Sumatra was a bit much for me.
Starts off very dank and mossy. As it dries I began to detect a warm, peachy sort of note and then slight vanilla.
It sits very close to the skin which I find is best for the intensity of the fragrance. Not all patchoulis need to be Angel.
Simple, but not boring. It certainly does not smell like a patchouli oil you'd purchase at a head shop. More interesting and with a feminine quality, but could definitely be unisex.
It's almost like a VERY pared down Mitsouko. No spice, no florals but that same warm, earthy, mossiness.

Read the reviews. I love patchouli, so bought it NIB. Sorry folks, worst $10 I have spent in ages. Green, DAMP. Almost soggy. Reminds me a cheap, flavored pipe tobacco that has started to mold. Also has an ever so slighty soured tonka bean/vanilla note running underneath it all. See tobacco reference above. Its on the verge of being down right nasty.
Same sort of "patchouli" as Fancy Nights by Jessica Simpson. At least that started out with a nice, realistic papyrus note before it took a turn for the worst. Patchouli Sumatra doesn't even have that.
Remember; body chemistry is everything!

This is the most lovely patchouli fragrance ever. It stays close to the skin, you can enjoy yourself all day and only those who come close will get to compliment you. And they will, this stuff is amazing. And the price is amazing. I ordered the Jasmine Du Nil, also and it is wonderful and fresh. I bought this patchouli blind from the reviews on here. I was not disappointed. Thanks everyone! +++++

this smells GLORIOUS...A MUST HAVE FOR ALL YOU PATCH HEADS, it's smooth, dry, little bit sweet, stays close to the skin, alluring and sexy a man or woman could easily pull this off, and a bargain price "100ml for less than $20" you can't go wrong.

Patchouli Sumatra by Jeanne Arthes is a smooth patchouli with a perfect balance of earthiness and sweetness. It never becomes cloying but still has enough amber-y character to keep it from sliding into hippy armpit territory. I actually prefer this over some niche patchouli fragrances (that will remain nameless) that tend to dry down into benzoin bombs or baby wipes. This is, by far, the best out of the three fragrances in the Arthes Essential collection.

Decent sillage and tenacity, and best of all, $18 for 100 mLs.

So simple....it's wonderful! At first spray, it reminds me of Mystere by Novaya Zarya, which is very linear. But this one is way better; It develops wonderfully on the skin. It leaves a soft powdery, beautiful sweet patchouli smell. It wears very close to the skin, which makes it perfect for everyday ware. Definitely for the patchouli lovers...LOVE IT!
EDIT: Have gotten many compliments on this one; mainly from men. They seem to love the ethnic, incense like smell. (++++)

This is stupendously good! Seriously wonderful patchouli that will not overpower or annoy after a given amount of time. Very well done. The staying power is AMAZING! I highly recommend this to anyone that loves dark patchouli...FANTASTIC!!!

I will have to check out more from this house!

A lovely,damp patchouli...definitely amber in there as well. Smells almost identical to Prada Intense. I love this perfume...a very charming, simple, earthy fragrance. Definitely for patchouli lovers and very office friendly...this patchouli will not rob the souls of those around you and send them to their graves...as Angel can do. This scent stays close to the skin and it delicious... Grab a bottle if you find it!!