The scent of pristine, primordial nature, the gentle breath of the woods and the Indonesian jungle. An unmistakable, free-spirited, evocative scent.
An original, sophisticated, intense fragrance of Patchouli, wood and aromatic roots.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
This is a scent for close, grounded spaces where the air feels heavy with wood and wet soil, and where the wearer wants to project quiet force rather than polish. It suits a person who prefers texture, depth, and a slightly untamed presence that lingers in the room without needing to announce itself.
How to wear
Best in cool weather or at night, this Eau de Toilette wears with notable density for its concentration, so a light hand is enough. One to two sprays will give the patchouli, woods, and earthy accord room to unfold; on skin it reads dry and rooty, while in air it feels darker, more atmospheric, and more expansive.
Who it’s for
For lovers of classic patchouli, earthy woods, and vintage-style compositions with a dry, austere edge. It will appeal to those who enjoy naturalistic, slightly rugged fragrances with depth, restraint, and a serious old-school character rather than sweetness or sparkle.
Release year
1996
The nose
Lorenzo Villoresi is the founder and sole perfumer behind the house that bears his name, and Patchouli reflects his signature approach: artisanal, materially rich, and deeply rooted in classical perfumery. Trained by curiosity rather than fashion cycles, he is known for compositions that feel tactile and atmospheric, often drawing on woods, resins, spices, herbs, and earthy naturals to create scents with a strong sense of place. His work is closely associated with Florentine craftsmanship and a museum-like respect for raw materials, and Patchouli sits neatly within that vision: a focused study of patchouli rendered with woods, roots, and mossy depth rather than sweetness. It shows his preference for timeless formulas that privilege texture, balance, and naturalistic intensity over trend-driven effects.
Lorenzo Villoresi’s story
Lorenzo Villoresi is a house of artistic perfumery built around craftsmanship, natural materials, and a distinctly personal vision. Its fragrances tend to be composed like studies in texture and atmosphere, drawing on travel, tradition, and Florentine sensibility rather than commercial fashion cues. The result is a body of work that feels timeless, complex, and deliberately individual.
Patchouli’s concept
Patchouli was introduced in 1996 as part of Lorenzo Villoresi’s early monothematic series, a period in which he explored singular raw materials with unusual depth. The fragrance was conceived as an evocative portrait of patchouli in its most earthy, woody, and aromatic form, suggesting humid jungle air, roots, and damp soil rather than a sweet or polished interpretation.
Extra info
Patchouli belongs to Lorenzo Villoresi’s early 1996 line of focused, material-led fragrances. It is also available in an oil perfume version, created to emphasize the base notes and persistence. The scent is often described as one of the house’s more polarizing classics because of its dry, earthy intensity.
The scent of pristine, primordial nature, the gentle breath of the woods and the Indonesian jungle. An unmistakable, free-spirited, evocative scent.
An original, sophisticated, intense fragrance of Patchouli, wood and aromatic roots.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
This is a scent for close, grounded spaces where the air feels heavy with wood and wet soil, and where the wearer wants to project quiet force rather than polish. It suits a person who prefers texture, depth, and a slightly untamed presence that lingers in the room without needing to announce itself.
How to wear
Best in cool weather or at night, this Eau de Toilette wears with notable density for its concentration, so a light hand is enough. One to two sprays will give the patchouli, woods, and earthy accord room to unfold; on skin it reads dry and rooty, while in air it feels darker, more atmospheric, and more expansive.
Who it’s for
For lovers of classic patchouli, earthy woods, and vintage-style compositions with a dry, austere edge. It will appeal to those who enjoy naturalistic, slightly rugged fragrances with depth, restraint, and a serious old-school character rather than sweetness or sparkle.
Release year
1996
The nose
Lorenzo Villoresi is the founder and sole perfumer behind the house that bears his name, and Patchouli reflects his signature approach: artisanal, materially rich, and deeply rooted in classical perfumery. Trained by curiosity rather than fashion cycles, he is known for compositions that feel tactile and atmospheric, often drawing on woods, resins, spices, herbs, and earthy naturals to create scents with a strong sense of place. His work is closely associated with Florentine craftsmanship and a museum-like respect for raw materials, and Patchouli sits neatly within that vision: a focused study of patchouli rendered with woods, roots, and mossy depth rather than sweetness. It shows his preference for timeless formulas that privilege texture, balance, and naturalistic intensity over trend-driven effects.
Lorenzo Villoresi’s story
Lorenzo Villoresi is a house of artistic perfumery built around craftsmanship, natural materials, and a distinctly personal vision. Its fragrances tend to be composed like studies in texture and atmosphere, drawing on travel, tradition, and Florentine sensibility rather than commercial fashion cues. The result is a body of work that feels timeless, complex, and deliberately individual.
Patchouli’s concept
Patchouli was introduced in 1996 as part of Lorenzo Villoresi’s early monothematic series, a period in which he explored singular raw materials with unusual depth. The fragrance was conceived as an evocative portrait of patchouli in its most earthy, woody, and aromatic form, suggesting humid jungle air, roots, and damp soil rather than a sweet or polished interpretation.
Extra info
Patchouli belongs to Lorenzo Villoresi’s early 1996 line of focused, material-led fragrances. It is also available in an oil perfume version, created to emphasize the base notes and persistence. The scent is often described as one of the house’s more polarizing classics because of its dry, earthy intensity.