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Purple Patchouli by Tom Ford — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Purple Patchouli by Tom Ford

Tom Ford· 2007

Purple Patchouli

7.133Typically ~$150

Opens on citrus notes, settles into a peru balsam-floral base. Suits dates in fall.

FloralPowderyWoodyEarthySpicy

Perfumer: David Apel

Scent profile

Top notes

Citrus notes Green notes Orchid

Heart notes

Patchouli Leather Spices

Base notes

Peru balsam Amber

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

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