Patrick

To Buy or Not to Buy?

This is a fragrance for the man who prefers function over finesse. It's a scent suited for spring, perhaps a gray and drizzly day where its slightly austere character might find its place. Best suited for casual, daytime wear; it would feel out of place in a formal setting.

Scent Breakdown

Patrick opens with a bracing herbal assault: rosemary and clary sage fight for dominance, creating a medicinal, almost antiseptic accord. The promised rosewood is undetectable, replaced by a slightly acrid, green bitterness. In the heart, lavender emerges, but it's less the calming field and more a harsh, powdered detergent. The geranium adds a metallic tang that feels out of place. The original's warmth is missing, the tonka instead contributing a dusty, vanilla undertone. The drydown fares somewhat better, with oakmoss providing an earthy grounding, albeit with a synthetic acetone edge. A whisper of honey attempts to sweeten the composition, but struggles against the persistent musk. Ultimately, Patrick lacks the refined smoothness of its inspiration, coming across as a somewhat simplified, less nuanced interpretation.

Wear time & Sillage

Longevity hovers around 4-5 hours on skin, with projection reaching about an arm's length for the first hour before quickly settling close. I tested it during a mild autumn day at the office, where it felt strangely out of sync with the cozy environment.