Wednesday 18 November 2015

Jeanne Arthes- Patchouli Sumatra EDP review

Hi ladies,

I've decided to do this review because I am really impressed by this scent! And if you read my blog before, as a perfume critique I am not easily to impress.

It was a blind buy for me, and its that time in life when you crave for niche perfumes but your budget is not enough. So you need to improvise. I never agreed to buy cheap perfumes,NEVER! I think I was a bit bourgeois about this, but this amazing scent really made me rethink this preconception and I am glad I have listened to my intuition when purchasing it.
So... After studying this brand which was totally unknown to me, I ordered it.

What drawn my attention was the name: "Patchouli Sumatra" it sounded so oriental and what drawn me to it, was one of the components . I love patchouli in my perfumes because it gives a subtle masculine scent. Makes them stronger, and i feel confident wearing them. After the initial shock, the amazing expensive-looking bottle, I had another surprise: the scent. It's smelling like Juliette has a gun - Calamity J. But the price difference is HUGE. About 90 euros ! What a bargain !
The first notes I noticed were really powerful, sexy, yet classy- hot amber and spicy cinnamon blended perfectly with sharp, pleasant patchouli. After a while, I felted a subtle sweetness on my wrist like tonka beans and a hint of creamy vanilla.
I could definitely recommend this as a unisex fragrance. This is a cold season perfume that lasts long on your skin, a perfect balance of earthiness and sweetness.  So, if you are into sexy orientals slightly dark and masculine, I advice you to get it !

I definitely will repurchase giving this amazing gem 5 stars out of 5 !

Love,
Sophie