Woodstock Patchouli

Woody and gourmand, with flowers and amber woven through, Woodstock Patchouli by Giardino Benessere is a 2022 composition by Paolo Terenzi. Patchouli is the anchor, but it is dressed up with rum, fruit and vanilla rather than left raw.

Rum and dates give a dark, boozy sweetness, while plum adds a ripe, jammy depth. Nutmeg contributes a warm, slightly bitter spice. Jasmine sambac brings a heady floral note that lifts the richness, and incense lends a thin trail of dry smoke. Patchouli, earthy and slightly chocolatey, runs through the whole wear, supported by cedar for dryness and vanilla for a soft, warm finish.

Worn by anyone, it suits autumn and winter, evenings out and occasions where a rich, enveloping scent feels welcome. Fans of patchouli who prefer it sweetened and softened by fruit and booze, rather than sharp and earthy, will find it an inviting take on the material.

Woodstock Patchouli — unisex fragrance by Giardino Benessere (released 2022). Notes: Ambergris, Cedar, Dates, Incense, Indian Patchouli, Jasmine, Jasmine Sambac, Madagascar Vanilla, Musk, Nutmeg, Patchouli, Plum, Rum, Vanilla, Virginia Cedar. — Parfica open fragrance database