Montale's Patchouli Leaves is a fragrance that has been described as earthy, chocolatey, and reminiscent of autumn leaves and wet soil
. It is known for its strong patchouli scent, accompanied by notes of humid soil, dark chocolate, vanilla, and amber
. The perfume is available as an Eau de Parfum and contains ingredients such as alcohol denat, fragrance, water, linalool, benzyl benzoate, and other components
. Some of the positive attributes of the fragrance include its calming, sensual, and decadent nature, while some may consider its strong scent to be a potential negative
. The use of exotic woods and resinous elements in its base notes, including vanilla, amber, and musk, is also noted
