Designer perfume samples with patchouli

Among the designer perfume samples, 13 have patchouli in their recorded note list. This guide walks through 8 of them using only what is on record: names, concentrations, note lists and tags. The order is not a ranking; it is a way to choose where to begin.

The selection

Mykonos Enchanted

Mykonos Enchanted is an Extrait de Parfum by Mykonos. The notes on record are Mandarin Orange, Peony, Rose, Violet, Peach, Iris and Musk. The scent families on record: floral, gourmand and woody. For season the tags say autumn and winter. Notes on a list are a map, and what you notice on your own skin is the territory.

Mykonos Reflection

With Mykonos Reflection, Mykonos has an Extrait de Parfum for which Grapefruit, Ginger, Bergamot, Marine Notes, Cardamom, Lily of the Valley and others are on record. Its family tags read citrus, floral and woody. For season the tags say autumn, spring and summer. Wear it on more than one day before you make up your mind.

Mykonos Stilettos

Mykonos Stilettos by Mykonos is an Eau de Parfum with these recorded notes: Blackberry, Sour Cherry, Mandarin Orange, Violet, Jasmine, Cashmere Wood and others. Its family tags read floral, oriental and woody. Season on record: autumn and winter. Try it on a normal day, not only on a special one, to see whether it fits your routine.

Mykonos Conquer

From Mykonos comes Mykonos Conquer, an Extrait de Parfum. On paper it lists Bergamot, Ginger, Cardamom, Orris, Orange Blossom, Patchouli and others. Its family tags read citrus, oriental and woody. The listing names autumn and winter as its season. Do not judge it next to other perfumes on the same arm, as they blur each other.

Velixir Hera

From Velixir comes Velixir Hera, an Eau de Parfum. On paper it lists Citrus Fruits, Lavender, Musk, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Vanilla. It is tagged floral and woody. Give it time to settle before you judge it.

Velixir Aphrodite

With Velixir Aphrodite, Velixir has an Eau de Parfum for which Bergamot, Lychee, Ginger, Peony, Rose, Cocoa and Patchouli are on record. By family it is filed as floral, gourmand and woody. It is listed for autumn and winter. Warm skin and cool skin can bring out different sides, so try both if you can.

Velixir Ares

Velixir Ares is filed as an Eau de Parfum from Velixir; the note list on record reads Grapefruit, Citrus Fruits, Mandarin, Sandalwood, Cedar, Amber and others. Its family tags read citrus, oriental and woody. It is listed for autumn and winter. Clothes hold a scent differently from skin, which makes a scarf or sleeve a useful second test.

Mykonos Crimson

With Mykonos Crimson, Mykonos has an Eau de Parfum for which Poached Peach Creme, Cherry Nectar, Bergamot, Geranium Petals, Caramel Creme Accord, Jasmine Absolute and others are on record. The scent families on record: floral, gourmand and oriental. Season on record: autumn and winter. Your own nose gets used to a scent quickly, so ask someone near you what they notice.

Also in this selection: Velixir Artemis, Mykonos Empire, Mykonos Inferno, Velixir Narcisus, Mykonos Cafe Drops.

How to test them

Keep the rest of the vial for a second and third try in other weather. Note what you think each time, and read your notes back at the end of the week. Check it after a few minutes, around midday and in the evening. Spray it on the inside of your wrist or elbow and do not rub.

Start with 2, 5 or 10 ml and give it a few days, so that the first impression is not the only one. Give every sample its own day, and come back to the one you keep thinking about. A decant of 2, 5 or 10 ml lets you wear it on several days before you decide about a full bottle.

Where to go next

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Questions

How were these samples chosen?

By the tags and note lists on record for each perfume. Nothing was added from memory, the order is not a ranking, and perfumes without recorded notes are described without notes.

Which sizes do the samples come in?

Every sample comes as 2, 5 or 10 ml in a glass spray vial. The smallest is enough for a first impression, the larger ones for many wearings.

What is a decant?

Perfume moved from the original bottle into a smaller vial. Ours are filled by FragranceGems into glass spray vials and labelled by us, so you can wear a perfume before you decide on a bottle.