Nosy Be (or Nossi-Bé) is an island off the northwest coast of Madagascar, commonly known as the "scented island" due to the abundance of extremely high-quality perfume materials grown on its northern half. But patchouli, a sensitive and delicate plant to cultivate, has never been able to thrive in Nosy Be's intense heat. Until now.
Perris Monte Carlo Patchouli Nosy Be contains the very first magical harvests of authentic Nosy Be patchouli, made possible through an innovative and painstaking process that involves transplanting developing plants by hand into shaded, protected areas amongst the ylang ylang plantations, which results in an extraordinary patchouli essential oil with unique dry, woody and cocoa-like properties. This precious material is then blended into a fragrance designed to showcase its uncharacteristic expansiveness- combined minimally with spicy pink pepper, smooth woods and a touch of warm resin, creamy vanilla and bitter cocoa. This allows the rare properties of this one-of-a-kind patchouli to sing, while keeping the overall composition uncomplicated enough that creative fragrance lovers can use it to add depth and exotic character in any number of layering combinations. Whether you're the world's biggest patchouli lover or you've never before been hooked, you owe it to yourself to try this extraordinary, breakthrough scent.
