kuepie Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 Hey everyone, haven't posted for a while but I just had to on this. I ordered and received patchouli from bcn. I should have known the outcome by the price of the 1 lb. bottle. Anyway, I think the only thing I can call it is "Not Patchouli". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgirl Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 .. I did not care for BCN Patchouli. Did not throw well for me either.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 I am very picky about patchouli and that one is on my personal *not* list also...:undecided Hard to find a great 'chouli... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grama Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 I don't know what it should really smell like but I have always used WSP, in fact getting ready to pour 3 16oz's for an order. I have had repeat orders on it so I guess it is close enough anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatlinPM Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 I use peaks patchouli and always get told by the hardcore patchouli fans that it smells just like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildangel112 Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 I use peaks patchouli and always get told by the hardcore patchouli fans that it smells just like it.Ditto....... I use Peaks as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 Peak's is okay and I use it, but it isn't quite what I am looking for... there is a sweeter patchouli out there somewhere that has more of the patch smell but less of the woodsy, dirty socks notes... I used to be able to find three distinct good patchoulis - a very heavy woodsy, earthy one, the sweet patchouli and a combination somewhere between the two.Still looking...:undecided Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuepie Posted August 4, 2008 Author Share Posted August 4, 2008 thanks for all the replies. searching tells me peaks and tri-state will be the ones to try next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sisterkaren Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 We mix Peaks with Millcreek's Groovy Patchouli. I like the smell of Peak's, but could not get it to throw as well as I would like, MC is super strong, but could not wick it to save my soul. We mix the 2 of them and wick up and it seems to work well for us, without spending the high$$$ for Patchouli right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SliverOfWax Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 Peak's is okay and I use it, but it isn't quite what I am looking for... there is a sweeter patchouli out there somewhere that has more of the patch smell but less of the woodsy, dirty socks notes... I used to be able to find three distinct good patchoulis - a very heavy woodsy, earthy one, the sweet patchouli and a combination somewhere between the two.Still looking...:undecidedI like Lone Star's for the very reason you outlined. It isn't as rough and dirty as others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sisterkaren Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 I like Lone Star's for the very reason you outlined. It isn't as rough and dirty as others.Thank you Sliver, I ordered a sample of the Patchouli, along with $60 of other samples. Enabler! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 Peak's is okay and I use it, but it isn't quite what I am looking for... there is a sweeter patchouli out there somewhere that has more of the patch smell but less of the woodsy, dirty socks notes...Still looking...:undecidedThen you aren't looking for a true patch LMAO! But I will say Trippy Hippy from Southern Soapers has the full blown effect of patch in the bottle, complete with the aphrodisiac quality too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 I like Lone Star's for the very reason you outlined. It isn't as rough and dirty as others.Thanks, Sliver. I'll have to try some. Then you aren't looking for a true patch LMAO!All patchoulis, even EOs, do not smell identical, so I am not real sure there is such a thing as a "true" patchouli.But I will say Trippy Hippy from Southern Soapers has the full blown effect of patch in the bottle, complete with the aphrodisiac quality too.I'll have to check 'em out! Thanks! One of these days, I'm gonna order some patchouli plants and see how the plant really smells! Supposedly, they grow well down here. Sure would like to have that scent in the garden around the house! My cats could waller in it all day long and that'd be fine with me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Circle Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 The best true Patch is EO, it is worth the extra $$$$ as you use less anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 One of these days, I'm gonna order some patchouli plants and see how the plant really smells! Supposedly, they grow well down here. Sure would like to have that scent in the garden around the house! My cats could waller in it all day long and that'd be fine with me! Now I'd be envious of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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