Fragrance notes
How this scent is often described (from community votes on accords—useful when a full pyramid isn’t in our data yet).
Woody
100%
Patchouli
99%
White Floral
88%
Floral
87%
Warm Spicy
74%
Aromatic
72%
Rose
67%
Balsamic
62%
Earthy
58%
Fresh
56%
Performance
Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (Woody, Patchouli, and White Floral) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.
Longevity
With Woody, Patchouli, White Floral, and Floral among the strongest accord tags here, deeper woods, resins, and ambers in this kind of mix often linger longer on skin—still varies by person, climate, and sprays.
Projection
With Woody, Patchouli, White Floral, and Floral among the strongest accord tags here, dense bases like this often feel louder in the first hour—start with one spray in tight rooms or at a desk.
Overview
White PatchoulibyTom Fordis a Chypre Floral fragrance for women.White Patchouliwas launched in 2008. The nose behind this fragrance is Givaudan. Top notes are White Flowers, Coriander, Peony and Bergamot; middle notes are Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Rose and Jasmine; base notes are Patchouli, Woody Notes and Incense.The new fragrance for women White Patchouli by Tom Ford arrives to the market in September 2008. White Patchouli is created in cooperation with perfumer of the house of Givaudan and it is mixed as a game of white flowers, patchouli, peony, bergamot, jasmine, rose, coriander and ambrette seed. The perfume is available in a white glass bottle in three sizes: 30, 50 and 100ml edt, and as body lotion.Commercial for this perfume was done in black and white. Photographers in charge of the quality presentation are Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott, while the face on the commercial is popular singer Erykah Badu. The commercial will be present in fashion magazines from September, when campaign for sale of White Patchouli will also begin.
Quick answers
Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.
- Is White Patchouli office-safe?
- With a stronger profile, one light spray is often enough in quiet offices; save extra sprays for after work or open spaces.
- Best season
- Mixed profile—often bright up top with a warmer base—works year-round depending on sprays and temperature.
- Where to try it
- Department-store counters, brand boutiques, and trusted sample or decant sellers online—always test on your own skin before a full bottle.