White Patchouli
Description
The fragrance is described as an ‘unorthodox space in the floral-infused woods category’. Based on ‘patchouli orpur’ (a kind of grand cru), it is enlightened with white flowers and a fresh opening of bergamot. The scent lies on a velvety drydown of ambrette, incense and blonde woods.
At a glance
A classically inspired reworking of one of perfumery’s most distinctive scents
History
According to Tom Ford, ‘the bohemian spirit of patchouli gives it a mysterious power, but also made it dark and heavy’. With White Patchouli, the designer ‘wanted to free patchouli from that cliché and present it in a truly innovative way : sparkling, sophisticated, and clear’. The distinguished packaging unveils the opal-white colored counterpart of Black Orchid
Range
Eau de parfum 1 oz / 30 ml, 1.7 oz / 50 ml and 3.4 oz / 100 ml. Body Lotion 5 oz / 150 ml.
Bottle
The bottle is a ‘white iteration’ of the elegant bottle of Black Orchid. It is made from ‘sculpted white opal glass with 23K gold accents’.
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28 november 2014
SOPHYWT, I agree with your comment. You did a fantastic job of describing the patchouli accord in your description.
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23 september 2013
Is it a classical spin on patchouli or a bohemian spin? It doesn't matter. It is Tom Ford, so it will be different. I like the white bottle. I want to try this patchouli. And I will. To make a sparkling and clear patchouli is quite a feat. It could be divine.
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