Cannabis Patchouli

Basic Information and First Impression

Dries Van Noten Cannabis Patchouli is a 2022 eau de parfum. Its name sounds provocative, but the scent is a calm herbal woody built around sage incense, patchouli, vetiver, and musk.

Perfumer, Brand Background, and Creation Story

The perfumer is Nicolas Bonneville. The fragrance is described through the meeting of fresh clary sage leaves and woody patchouli leaves, an olfactory pattern of light and shadow. That contrast fits the Belgian fashion house's broader design language.

Detailed Scent Analysis

The top opens with bergamot and cedar leaves: bright, bitter, cool, and coniferous. The heart brings sage incense and patchouli, creating green leaves, thin smoke, and earthy depth. The base rests on vetiver and musk, becoming dry, quiet, and close to skin.

Comparison and Positioning

Compared with Santal 33, it is less leathery and sandalwood-driven, more herbal and earthy. Compared with Terre d'Hermès, it is less mineral-orange and more sage-patchouli green. Compared with Encre Noire, it is less black and more transparent.

Buying Guide and Recommendation

Official and retail sources show a 100 ml eau de parfum and a 200 ml refill. Prices and naming can vary by market, so the official site or authorized retailers should be checked before purchase. Test it on skin for at least an hour to judge the patchouli-vetiver drydown.

Wearing Experience, Scenes, and Reputation

It suits spring, early summer, autumn, rainy days, galleries, offices, white shirts, and light jackets. It is not sweet or flamboyant. The appeal is quiet green depth: leaves, smoke, earth, and clean musk worn close to the body.