OSTENS
IMPRESSION PATCHOULI HEART No. I

2018

PERFUMER
Domitille Michalon Bertier

Pink Pepper
Liquorice
Incense

Rosemary
Lavandin
Lavender Absolute
Immortelle Absolute

Patchouli Heart
Labdanum Absolute
Amber

Patchouli Heart No. I was a total surprise for me. This is a sweet take on patchouli; actually I barely get patchouli from it in the way I recognize that note.

From the opening this is boozy and jammy to my nose. It’s sweet, in a molasses-like texture (I remember describing it as molasses and later found out the brand actually described it on their website with it). It’s super syrupy (think of Baruti Perverso).

There’s definitely a floral and aromatic tinge as well. I can see a sort of liquorice in here. As mentioned above, I can’t really pick out patchouli. It is woody, but more ambery. If you’re a sweet tooth, this is the one from Ostens to check out.