Collection Notes de Fond : Patchouli-Oud
Affinessence (2015)

Opens with black pepper and flat patchouli. Then it shifts to a more herbal and brackish mid period. Closes with grassy notes and some modestly spicy oud. The long tail reminds me of Bracken Man.

From the initial four fragrances from this house, in the Notes de Fond (Base Notes) collection, this one stands out as unique compared to the other three. This one has a more complex, natural smell. It's less sweet, viscous, and heavy. It seems to project more than the other three. It reminds me of the smell of black tea.

This is a classic Patchouli fragrance. The earthy, dirty patchouli shines through. Oud's dirtiness is fighting for attention also, along with the Labdanum and vetiver. There is a bit too much "fighting" for attention, A few more wears before I decide if I can wear it or not. I'll say that I've never smelled such a strong natural smelling patchouli before combined with oud.