Pacifica Himalayan Patchouli Berry Perfumed Hair and Body Mist

This is an amazing fragrance, especially considering the low price. The best way that I can describe this scent is divine. It's one of my favorites of all time and I recommend this fragrance to everyone who wants something sultry, enticing, and unique, but not so overwhelming as a lot of classic "oriental" heady floral fragrances are. Pacifica makes several other fragrances in this same line that are "one note" (with names like Tuscan Blood Orange for example), and while the primary note is certainly patchouli it's a very balanced and interesting interpretation of that classic 70's favorite. If heady, cerebral scents like incense, sandalwood, and lavender (and patchouli of course) give you goosebumps and make you feel instantly relaxed, but you want to actually wear a fragrance with a bit more depth and balance, you will probably adore this fragrance. It maintains that classic earthy, heady quality of patchouli, but balances it in a unique way with some other, lighter florals and a touch of sweetness. The result is a unique, sultry, and versatile fragrance that is equal parts feminine and flirty, heady and mysterious. This is great for daytime or nighttime, casual or special occasion wear. I think it's unique because I haven't found too many other fragrances that combine a primary note of patchouli with sweetness and florals; a lot of the time they come off as really spicy or woody, which can be nice but often overwhelming and not for everyone or every situation.

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NICI 48461 Kuscheltier Oscar mit drehbarem Kopf 25 cm Plüschtier für Mädchen, Jungen & Babys – Stofftier Eule zum Kuscheln, Spielen & Schlafen – Gemütliches Schmusetier ab 0 Monaten, braun
NICI Schlüsselanhänger Schutzengel „Ich bring dir Glück“, Glücksbringer Engel I Schutzengel mit Kleeblatt I Engel Schlüsselanhänger für Schlüsselband, Schlüsselbund & Schlüsselkette I 34553, 7 cm
Nici 40322 Brotdose Lunchbox Schildkröten grün Sweet Hearts 17x12x6,8cm
NICI Sweetydoos – Überraschungs-Kuscheltier mit UV-Effekt, Sammel-Armband & Poster – Eine von 9 Mini-Überraschungsfiguren mit Freundschaftsband & Poster – Ideal zum Sammeln, Spielen & Tauschen
NICI Kuscheltier Eule Oscar mit drehbarem Kopf 35 cm – Eule Plüschtier für Mädchen, Jungen & Babys – Stofftier Eule zum Kuscheln, Spielen & Schlafen – Gemütliches Schmusetier ab 0 Monaten – 46092
NICI 42723 Anhänger Einhorn Theodor Lieblingsmensch, 8 cm, weiß/pink
NICI 36600 Summer Elefant Elefantendame Priscilla mit Blüte 15cm Schlenker
NICI 37649 Schlamper Mäppchen zum Rollen Monster Jipii Monsters 19x7x7cm Plüsch
NICI 47711 MagNici Urzeit-Schnecke Ignatz ca 10cm Plüsch Stone Age Magnetfigur
NICI 39685 Schmusetier Hase Tilli 25cm - Stofftier für Babys, Kleinkinder und alle Kuscheltierliebhaber - beige

If you're a patchouli lover like me, this fragrance is a dream come true. On my skin, the patchouli notes are bold, but complimented very nicely with other, lighter floral. The sweetness rounds the scent out, but doesn't overpower the star of the show. I find it layers well with lighter, mildly sweet and powdery floral scents (like KVD Saint) if you want to add some depth to them. Fragrantica's description of Himalayan Patchouli Berry calls this a "fruity floral," but I'd have to disagree. I pick up on a slight bitter note that balances out the subtle sweet/sugary quality of this fragrance which I guess could be grapefruit, but I would definitely describe this fragrance as an oriental floral (patchouli is a flower after all) and somewhat gourmand - it definitely does not read fruity on my skin, but that's just my experience.

Don't be fooled by the price tag! Some perfumes last 2 minutes on me and others last hours, but this one lasts over 12+ on me easily. I put some on at 9PM one night and could still smell it by noon the next day - this is not a cheapy body spray. The fragrance is pretty concentrated too so you don't need to apply more than a couple small sprays or dots with a rollerball - in fact, I think it could become overwhelming pretty quickly. The actual shelf life of this fragrance seems very long as well - I've had the same rollerball for a few years and it smells just as fresh as the day I bought it. I hope Pacifica never changes the formula or stops selling this fragrance. For less than $25 for the bottle and less than $15 for the rollerball, there's really not much better than this - I think I'll wear this fragrance for the rest of my life. I'd totally buy this fragrance as a candle, body lotion, or other scented product if they sold them. Excellent work by Pacifica on this fragrance!

Sillage isn't extreme, but I never wear more than a couple dots on my wrists. This scent could easily precede you as you walk into a room if you use more. I find this is a beautiful, romantic and subtly sexy scent without being too "baby prostitute" for date nights and intimate moments, but remains casual enough for everyday wear - I've gotten compliments on this from dates and friends alike.

Edit: I tried out Guerlain's La Petit Robe Noire in a sample and was reminded on Pacifica HPB. While HPB wears more consistently, on me LPRN transforms from something so forgettable I don't even remember into a sweet patchouli scent very similar to HPB after an hour or two of wear. While they're similar I vastly prefer HPB: the Pacifica scent smells better, goes on smelling great straight away, and lasts much longer than the Guerlain.