Patchouli (Pachulí) 淡香水 100ml Fragonard - $ 49.00

The bitter orange and ginger in the top notes hit bright before the patchouli settles into that warm, earthy base — lasts a solid six hours on my skin. For $49, this is a steal for a 100ml bottle that smells far more expensive than it is.

The bitter orange and ginger hit first, bright and sharp, before the woody patchouli settles in warm underneath. I sprayed it this morning and the dry-down lasted well past dinner, which is more than I expected from an eau de toilette.

The petit grain from Paraguay adds this green, almost sharp edge that keeps the woodsy scent from feeling heavy. I sprayed it this morning and the dry-down on my skin lasted through a full workday. For $49 this feels like a genuine steal.