Perfumer Reviews 'Patchouli 24' by Le Labo

First time experiencing Le Labo's fragrances, starting with 'Patchouli 24'
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[@R.C.Bullar]

You described this fragrance exactly how I do. I do find it more unisex when everyone else says it's overwhelmingly masculine and I don't think that at all. I happen to quite love this scent and think it's very addictive. Would love to see more reviews from this house as I am a big fan of Le Labo I own Another 13, Santal 33, and Gaiac 10. Also, I would love to see you review Imaginary Authors in the future. They are very well priced and I think, well crafted. Great review Aaron

[@ApexofWar_]

Love going deeper into the artistic interpretations of the perfumers which is something you don't really get from other reviewers. Unusual request - Gucci Guilty EDP (specifically the EDP, released in 2020). Rose and chili notes, a little unusual and surprisingly masculine for rose. Found at Sephora and Ulta, so there's a wide audience for it.

[@nieto610]

I love sisters of mercy. Not a goth but I appreciate their music. Some kind of stranger is my favorite of theirs. Thanks for the great review as always! Love your work!

[@dewankiscents]

Inspiration is real. I'm absolutely thrilled and excited when i see one of your videos on my feed. ❤❤❤❤ Amazing and Authentic reviews. 😊

[@AaronTerenceHughes]

That’s so kind thank you

[@ricardosousacarvalho7654]

Always excited to get the notifications for your videos! Have you ever considered doing reviews on aroma chemicals, as in what they do in fragrance and how they are used? Would be very educational, as your current format already is. Thanks for all your work!

[@AaronTerenceHughes]

I might start to include them in the reviews

[@dominicscalise]

Love your take on things. Would love your review of Santal 33 and Noir 29 from Le Labo!

[@paulhegarty8380]

I love how you always cock the names up. Always fabulous.

[@AaronTerenceHughes]

I know. Dyslexic means I say things phonetic. I mess up french massively

[@veggie-vamp8617]

It’s funny you mention being goth and wearing patchouli back in the day because after I sprayed this on (prior to watching this video) I instantly thought “this smells exactly like a goth club on a hot summer night.” As someone who frequents goth clubs in NYC, I really love this fragrance.

[@UKJLo]

Love the insight into your youth!

[@AKmaniac93]

Never tried a le labo fragrance, but I'm curious now to try them. 🤔Thanks Aaron for another interesting review 😁

[@alimortagui]

This guy is super super awesome! I would really love for him to review some Arabian Oud fragrances like Majestic woody intense or Resala since he takes his oud very seriously! I can't wait for my order of Onyx, super super excited, this perfumer is LEGIT!

[@AaronTerenceHughes]

Thank you

[@mamenamamena]

Resala is a clone of Lancome’s Oud Bouquet. Funny how arabic houses copy the formulas created by French perfumers in the Oriental style and try to pass it off as authentic Arabic perfumery.

[@franklezar1]

My favorite fragrance ever. Wished le Labo would come out with an essential oil for this scent is amazing.

[@cristianconstantin46]

Love the Thé Noir 29 of Le Labo 🔥

[@fatboy5926]

Can somebody please send ATH a sample of Another 13 😂😂 so curious to see what he says

[@MusicKnowte]

The audio quality in this is amazing

[@Fadel_Abbas]

1:24 about your younger days as a goth trying to be depressed made me laugh so hard.

[@AaronTerenceHughes]

I know. I’ve never been depressed. But you try to fit in at 13/14

[@joshkohl852]

Yah, that made me laugh too!

[@JoinTheProgress]

@@AaronTerenceHughes I dunno about that Aaron...you were pretty darn depressed when you reviewed that Tom Ford greeny perfume a while back. ;p

[@AaronTerenceHughes]

@@JoinTheProgress that’s not depression. That’s Olfactory pain. 😂

[@davidsoberanes1047]

I just got le labo another 13 because i smelled it from a guy on the street and i felt in love, i love bergamot and santal aswell, this house is very artistic.

[@shadowdeku6926]

Great review as always, would love to give this a try, don't believe I've ever smelled anything like it before. Also, please review Robert Graham's Fortitude, it's a tobacco/tonka/patchouli fragrance and is super simple yet incredibly lovely, and it seems to be completely under the radar. Just got my 250ml ram's head topped bottle in and I am so happy with it. I would be happy to send you a sample if you'd like.

[@lornamclellan1492]

I've worn Le Labo since they first came out in 2006. Rose 31, The Noir 29 and Bergamot 22 are my favourites. Sadly, like most beauty brands they were bought by the Estee Lauder group in 2014. So, it's sold all over the place now and most people wear Santal 33. They offer refills with a 20% off.

[@Scythesabre]

They're not a small house, they have massive distribution worldwide. My favourite from their line-up is The Noir 29. The overall feel is not what I expected when you try to picture what it would be like based on the listed notes.

[@rafaelhenck8169]

This purple background is great. Minimalism and elegance intertwined in the best possible way.

[@R.C.Bullar]

This fragrance leaves the most gorgeous scent trail I’ve ever experienced.

[@lotuseater1775]

That one is the best one from the house. The drydown is to die for😍😍. Please try killians Dark Lord its amazing to!!

[@raydavis4950]

Aaron, I would be curious to see your review on Rose 31 (as it seems your a big fan of rose). Obviously you’re probably crazy busy and prob have a million other to reviews to do - but thought it would be fun to see your take. Love your work ; love your channel- peace and love

[@stjudetheobscure]

Luca Turin rates it one of his all time favourites. I bought it first a few years back and layer it together with Vetiver 46….. Works..

[@RalphJacob]

The smoky to sweet vibe from your assessment Aaron, reminds me of Islay whisky. Some people absolutely hate it, yet there are those who are convinced that it is the absolute best. Not me though. I love Islay whisky. Patchouli 24 is definitely a try before you buy type fragrance.

[@AaronTerenceHughes]

Yes I agree.

[@richardchapital33]

I own this and Oud 27 and I love both of them!! Nevertheless there are other Patchouli forward scents that I Love more, but Standing alone I Love the smokiness, leathery dampness of the Patchouli running throughout it!! Great Review

[@AaronTerenceHughes]

Thank you.

[@richardchapital33]

@@AaronTerenceHughes I always wanted to tell you that Noir Patchouli is such a beautiful scent!! It starts kind of powdery like and clean them transitions to a clean earthy type of patchouli!! Complex and different!! Good Job

[@jjoe7078]

I’d love for you to review the noir 29 and The Matcha 26! Matcha is by far my favorite offering from le labo.

[@merrickschoenfeld1112]

I love Patchouli 24...like smoked peat moss, whiskey barrel...so nice...wouldn't change a thing!! Maybe one of the best offerings by Le Labo including Another 13.... most of Le Labo's collection is of strong rough musty wood scents reminiscent of old boxes, not my favorite House but Patchouli 24 is a winner!!

[@brandonling7387]

Wow yeah I totally agree how the opening is very surprising. I went to a le labo boutique and got a sample of this, and the person at the counter told me that it was like an a cabin in the woods, sitting next to the fireplace. Overall, it is a really unique fragrance that gets better as you go back to it. I loved the review by the way :))

[@AaronTerenceHughes]

Thank you. That’s very kind

[@juanc.7268]

Great review again Aaron..Speaking of goth, is there any designer and/or niche fragrance that you can suggest which gives quite gothic/dark feeling?Black Afgona was pretty close to what I am describing but it is a bit pricey..

[@Brittle_buddha]

Hi Aaron! New to, and loving your channel! Your intelligence and passion are contagious and heart expanding. Have you or may I ask you to review le labo santal 33?

[@ChescoYT]

kick-ass review, i love this house but there are more misses than hits, it's really hard for any House to make a hit. They sold the company for like a billion dollars, owned by a massive conglomerate. Over-priced, but true niche & Le Labo is phenomenal quality!

[@lukeweeks3470]

I would love to see what you think of A City On Fire by Imaginary Authors! It smells like coal tar soap and then dries down to a very woody, sweet fragrance. Surprisingly, it's rather fruity in the far dry down! I think you'd hate the smokiness but it's very good artwork.

[@birdyfilovingheart6365]

I got the tester and I'm glad I did. I liked I at first but now I've used it for a few days, I've gone off it. Saved myself a lot of cash!

[@R.C.Bullar]

This is now my signature scent.♥️

[@benjaminleach8582]

Thanks for the review. I tried a 2ml sample that I hated at first, a few weeks later I tried it again and became addicted. I purchased a 50ml bottle (made in 2018) and it smells like pure wood fire smoke. The sample only hints at smoky and smells almost like a solvent/sticky/dark/sweet and very vanilla on the drydown. They really are very different and the 2ml is a lighter colour. I like both verions but I'm not sure if the sample is a fake. I love the possibly fake one and it lasts longer. I wonder if there are different batches?! Anyway, thanks! :)

[@e.r.7785]

I usually burn incense at home and my favourite is spicy patchouli and I was wondering if there's a perfume that smells like that and le labo gave me exactly what I was craving with patchouli 24, especially the opening that is very smokey, I absolutely adore this scent but I also understand its an acquired scent

[@HalfHarry]

Can you review Coach Platinum? One of my favs be nice to see your take on it.

[@surena1760]

I would love to know your review about Dolce & Gabbana the one mysterieus night fragrance !!

[@JoeCoplen]

Le Labo is owned by Estée Lauder. The should give them access to mass production facilities, but I don’t know if the relationship helps them with the cost of all raw materials. I imagine it helps with common ones, though.

[@aryasharifan829]

Can you please review Santal 33 and Another 13 by Le Labo?

[@famine92]

I also had a "goth" phase. Wore black eyeliner even and also had some patchouli oil. Bela Lugosi is dead is my fave Bauhaus song and I love the Dracula movie with Lugosi. Now I ak interested to try this Le Labo scent. Kind regards.

[@AaronTerenceHughes]

Amazing

[@OhNellly]

At their boutiques, they mix the ingredients and bottle it while you wait or watch. They’ll add your name or something special to the label if you want.

[@joshharries3982]

How gimmicky…

[@zach_bell]

Same reaction when I first smelled this. 😂 messed me up. Hope you review some more le labo fragrances.

[@tersono]

I really enjoyed Patchouli 24 from Le Labo at first - once it starts to open more it became really interesting to me. But it ended up doing the same thing I found with all Le Labo fragrances - it went flat and became very boring in a short amount of time. They all tell these really interesting stories for the first 10 minutes, and then become kind of linear. In the case of Patchouli 24 I realized that to me it smells exactly like lipstick, and once I got that from it, it's all I could get. Estée Lauder bought the company in 2014, and I'm not sure if they changed things after that. But what I suspect is that the scents are engineered so that if you walk into a store and try it, you get this amazing story right away, so that you'll buy it and walk out. But they're no longer engineered to last or develop or be very complex, if they ever were.

[@100kmp]

I love this. It's my favourite. Can you recommend another similar?

[@mickrawson29]

I'm curious about your thoughts on Monegal and Penhaligon. Please do a review on them.

[@Fadel_Abbas]

Your first Le Labo fragrance. This is going to be interesting.

[@zakhaddad5222]

Please review Santal 33, extremely iconic fragrance which is also from le Labo

[@marcilk7534]

I have this. I’m usually not a patchouli fan, but I do love this one. It does remind me a bit of smoked sausage though.

[@AaronTerenceHughes]

Hahhhah! That’s amazing. I totally get you

[@DWPersianExcursion]

Amazing

[@snowf6307]

The perfumer Annick Menardo also did Bvlgari Black which smelled like rubber !

[@buckplays6518]

0:55 i like your Britification of every word. "Le Laleeebo". And maybe a high vapor pressure isolate of patchouli can occur on the top maybe?

[@allenlinares8758]

You should try manly by areej le dore. More too note patchouli and also oak moss as top note.

[@edwinjose8179]

Do one on Santal 33 please.

[@johnkar9657]

I REALLY really really want your opinion on Egoiste by Chanel. This will be very interesting

[@clifford6312]

Please review Santal 33 by Le Labo

[@carolestrada5.5]

please review some kayali fragrances!

[@thanosdrv6250]

Aaron thanks for the review! Do you think that patchouli24 could be layered with a sweeter vanilla perfume, such as tf vanille fatale ?

[@AaronTerenceHughes]

I am unsure. The smoke feel is very powerful

[@terrysmiles8599]

Very Nice Aaron!...Love the Cure....Awesome Group.....Aaron have you ever heard the group Enigma.....I love the group Enigma....That was my signature Group when i was younger.....If you have not heard there music you should....Thanks...

[@AaronTerenceHughes]

I will check them out

[@AwkwardLeo13]

Tabac 28 is probably my favorite fragrance from this house

[@techforever1970]

I wish I could start collecting Le Labo but they're too damn expensive at retail, and as far as I know, they're pretty hard to find discounted.

[@mamenamamena]

I looked for discounts far and wide for a year I think and it just doesn’t happen. The best I could get was a Harrods 10% off sale so I snatched it.

[@RohamBroccoli]

You would like Le Labo Labdanum 18🤗

[@olwethu2424]

Please review Burberry Hero 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@tonymalizia]

I'm not a fan of patchouli, but I must admit I like the sweet chocolaty vanilla tonka patchouli accords. A dirty earthy smoky patchouli is definitely a pass for me.

[@techforever1970]

My favourite patchouli is the dirty earthy patchouli. I love the stuff. The absolute best patchouli fragrance in my opinion is Patchouli Absolu by Tom Ford. What a wonderful masterpiece. It's a shame that it got discontinued :'( I'm pretty sure you won't like it though lmao.

[@AaronTerenceHughes]

Either chocolate or dark for me to

[@dalmatinka9084]

Yes I agree, don’t mind a dirty musk but not dirty patchouli

[@fragscentuals]

You calm my anxiety watching your videos

[@AaronTerenceHughes]

That’s wonderful to hear. I find talking about the wonderful world of perfumery makes me realise that I am truly blessed. I get to work in my chosen field.

[@5wm562]

"Boinfire" Valspice? Choya? Just blind guessing. Gosh I've learned so much from you. Thank You.

[@eduardogutierrez2608]

Connect to the higher self and please review Vetiver 46 ! 😮‍💨🤌🏼

[@pieszczochowski]

I would love to see more zoologist reviews

[@valzalel5203]

their new Seahorse is a pretty cute fragrance

[@suzylana1996]

Review santal 33!

[@treasurem2491]

Please check out Vanilla Diorama by Dior

[@JadedMuse2]

Can you please do Ebene Fume by Tom Ford? It looks soo interesting and I've asked for people's opinions because I really want to try it. Also, could you please tell me when Maxaroma will get more of the 10ml Forbidden? Even though I have a not so full bottle, I still keep a decant on me and I'm low on my current decant...and they're sold out. 🙂

[@AaronTerenceHughes]

He is getting more stock this week

[@JadedMuse2]

@@AaronTerenceHughes Thank you... missed this! I was soo desperate I emailed them asking and they had one left they invoiced me for it and I got it. Can't be without it...and everywhere I go I get stopped by strangers telling me how amazing I smell. 💜🦄💚

[@sherylb8836]

Le leebo! 😆 Adorable when u butcher the name💜🦄

[@allthethings4824]

I don’t like this one, however you should try Tabac 28 by this house is on the Miami Boutique however you can buy it online in September, is my favorite fragrance ever, Im new In fragances, but Tabac 28 is on another level

[@SerafEnd]

Hahah... Sisters of mercy, that was the phase. I was wearing all black then too... With black hair and black make-up. Omg, I was such an idiot.

[@hosseinrostami5937]

God - Love - Kiss - Hope - Effort - Persistence - Happiness

[@nathansmith-nd9nq]

They are owned by este Lauder . Started of as an original niche . Thanks Aaron 👍

[@AaronTerenceHughes]

I didn’t know that.

[@lonewolf5969]

oh. that sounds like its going downhill. seems like estee lauder has been owning alot of companies lately

[@vukasinstanisavljevic4387]

Hey, Aaron, I'm wondering, why are you re-reviewing Chanel Platinum Égoïste? Do you like it even more now, or you don't like it quite as much anymore? Cheers

[@AaronTerenceHughes]

I review things on the dry down now.

[@rek9816]

Hi Aaron I'm from Spain and I love the fragrance Homme. Do you no longer make offers at 90€? Thank you very much. It is my favourite of my collection.

[@AaronTerenceHughes]

We don’t ship to Spain anymore: homme has never been £90

[@rek9816]

@@AaronTerenceHughes 😭🤦 ow.....

[@CartyCantDance]

yeah I really hated this fragrance, glad you agree aaron

[@JoinTheProgress]

lol @ goth kid trying to be depressed story. My favorite Cure song is Plainsong. Have never gotten around to trying this brand yet. Was intrigued by this one, until you revealed the "smoke"...that note/accord almost always induces a reflexive vomit in me, just can't do it. A shame, cuz the patchouli as top note did sound way interesting, can't even imagine. Cheers!

[@AaronTerenceHughes]

Ah hello fellow Goth kid. 👋

[@ggr68]

Please review Jo Malone or Eccentric Molecules brands ❤️

[@AaronTerenceHughes]

I have some eccentric molecules coming up in December

[@PianoScoreVids]

i love wood sage & sea salt

[@kingkong14166]

Aaron, do you ship to Singapore? Been wanting to get Onyx for the longest time!

[@AaronTerenceHughes]

Yes we do.

[@kingkong14166]

@@AaronTerenceHughes awesome!!!

[@swede_in_manila]

Is this the one that smells like tar? I love the smell of it but its too much for me to wear

[@fragscentuals]

Man Il feel this house is over priced but thanks for the review ath

[@AaronTerenceHughes]

As a small company things are way more expensive. I hand make everything. When things are bought in tonne sizes and made by robots or minimum wage blenders it goes down to pennies

[@fragscentuals]

@@AaronTerenceHughes they are somewhat known they have boutiques around the us they are not Indy company like you ath your santal extreme is better than their santal 33

[@seanp7871]

Boys don’t cry 🙌

[@Nubianette]

I also wished it was a pinch more incensey. I’d dare to offend people, and I would have bought it. I love patchouli, and I’m so annoyed that people hate it so much. They’re pretty vocal about it as well.

[@AaronTerenceHughes]

People hate it because it’s not mainstream. You have to have a certain amount of confidence to ware it.

[@Nubianette]

I’m in California. I think it’s also the unwashed hippies from the 60’s-70’s. Their imagination is adding the unpleasant smell that isn’t there.

[@AOK342]

Le Labo - Bergamot 22.

[@johnwakefield3141]

I've just had a look at their official website at their eye watering prices for what is ultimately scented/fragrance water it should be a criminal act to charge for their product.

[@Radhatter1]

I agree with your review Aaron, it's extremism for its own sake, recommended for leather-clad demons from the eighth circle of hell.

[@galaxyone9222]

Nice backgrounds

[@AaronTerenceHughes]

Same background different lighting. I have professional sound and video guys now

[@galaxyone9222]

@@AaronTerenceHughes Noticed that. The Sound is very good and clear. The dark ambience fit perfectly too.

[@marcinstaszkiewicz1574]

Aaron, I'm sorry but the color grading on some of the most recent videos is just obnoxious - I don't know whether it is intentonal or not but there is too much magenta overlay which makes you look unnatural, please talk to your editor about that. Apart from that, the audio aspect has improved as well and I love your content!

[@lindsayhunter2897]

I have oud 27 by le labo, I like it a lot but there can be such a great difference between batches. The house is just too inconsistent for the price. I had to return 2 bottles before I got something even remotely similar to the tester. Still not happy. For that reason I won't be buying anything else from that house.

[@AaronTerenceHughes]

That’s not good at all.

[@lindsayhunter2897]

@@daniell5740 what do you mean, one of those people? Even the staff at the outlet agreed with me that the bottles I returned were weak and very different to the tester. When you're paying $440 for a fragrance here in Australia you should get what you pay for. That's fair enough isn't it? It is the only fragrance I have ever returned.

[@jamespadilla5703]

The opening was disgusting on this for me personally It reminded me of the way the novacaine shots taste /smell when your at the dentists office Very medicinal like opening Was intrigued bc I love patchouli notes And you.dont see to many houses with patchouli as a top note Eventually the dry down was bearable For me personally I don't see what all the hype is about

[@sahilnayyar5807]

Two words to describe this scent is 'barbeque sauce'. Don't even think about blind buying it.

[@gamalielcenteno4801]

👍👍👍

[@LucidAnomalies_]

1:08 😂😂😂😂

[@rodrigovela6771]

Feeling sad when there is no reason to be is beautiful… tell The Cure…😅

[@Godschild77786]

How many folks think Aaron can pass off as a magician/perfumer villain in a Sherlock Holmes film