Voodoo Chile by Dries Van Noten
Brand: Dries Van Noten
Concentration: EDP
What it smells like
A green woody scent: cannabis and rosemary up top, patchouli and resinous mastic in the heart, drying down to sandalwood and cedar.
Is Voodoo Chile worth it?
How it smells: Opens with cannabis and rosemary, patchouli and mastic or lentisque at the heart, then dries down to sandalwood and cedar.
Scent Score: 67/100 (Good). Doesn't stand out. Gives less for its price tier than most. Nothing wrong with it, but similar fragrances do more. Sample it before buying a bottle. Performance 71, versatility 73, layerability 58 and value 56, each out of 100.
What to expect: Longevity: Lasts a full workday. Projection: Projects strongly. People will notice. Best for: Fall and winter, for evenings and nights out. Layering: Layers well with many fragrances. Leans: Unisex.
Scent Character
Woody · Green Woody
EDP · Unisex
Key accords: cannabis, Rosemary, Patchouli, Mastic or Lentisque, Sandalwood, Cedar
Top Notes
- cannabis
- Rosemary
Heart Notes
- Patchouli
- Mastic or Lentisque
Base Notes
- Sandalwood
- Cedar
Occasions: evening, nighttime, special occasion
Seasons: Fall, Winter
Fragrance overview
Voodoo Chile by Dries Van Noten belongs to the woody fragrance family. A green woody scent: cannabis and rosemary up top, patchouli and resinous mastic in the heart, drying down to sandalwood and cedar. Voodoo Chile opens with cannabis and Rosemary. The heart brings Patchouli and Mastic or Lentisque. It dries down to Sandalwood and Cedar.
How to wear Voodoo Chile
On skin, Voodoo Chile by Dries Van Noten has longevity of 7.5/10 community longevity rating, strong projection, EDP concentration. It's best in fall and winter. Reach for it for evening, nighttime, and special occasion. Its best layering match in the catalog is Lost Cherry by Tom Ford. Apply Voodoo Chile first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Lost Cherry on top for oriental lift. Start with 2 sprays Voodoo Chile : 2 sprays Lost Cherry and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Voodoo Chile opens with cannabis and Rosemary.
The heart brings Patchouli and Mastic or Lentisque.
It dries down to Sandalwood and Cedar.
What to layer with Voodoo Chile
Lost Cherry by Tom Ford
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share patchouli, sandalwood, and cedar.
Order: Apply Voodoo Chile first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Lost Cherry on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Voodoo Chile : 2 sprays Lost Cherry
Chinatown by Bond No. 9
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share patchouli and sandalwood.
Order: Apply Voodoo Chile first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Chinatown on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Voodoo Chile : 1 spray Chinatown
Lys Sølaberg by Maison Crivelli
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share patchouli and cedar.
Order: Apply Voodoo Chile first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Lys Sølaberg on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Voodoo Chile : 2 sprays Lys Sølaberg
Reflection Woman by Amouage
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share sandalwood and cedar.
Order: Apply Voodoo Chile first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Reflection Woman on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Voodoo Chile : 2 sprays Reflection Woman
Aventus for Her by Creed
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share patchouli and sandalwood.
Order: Apply Voodoo Chile first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Aventus for Her on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Voodoo Chile : 2 sprays Aventus for Her
Pairings to approach with care
Memoir Woman by Amouage
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Not Recommended · 31/99
Memoir Woman has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Memoir Woman brings a chypre contrast to this woody scent.
Order: Apply Voodoo Chile first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Memoir Woman on top for chypre lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Voodoo Chile : 1 spray Memoir Woman
Chocolate Greedy by Montale
Not Recommended · 32/99
Chocolate Greedy has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Chocolate Greedy brings a gourmand contrast to this woody scent.
Order: Apply Voodoo Chile first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Chocolate Greedy on top for gourmand lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Voodoo Chile : 1 spray Chocolate Greedy
Related fragrances and why
- Lost Cherry by Tom Ford — Both include patchouli, sandalwood, and cedar.
- Chinatown by Bond No. 9BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.— Both include patchouli and sandalwood.
- Lys Sølaberg by Maison Crivelli — Both include patchouli and cedar.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Voodoo Chile?
Voodoo Chile opens with cannabis and Rosemary. The heart brings Patchouli and Mastic or Lentisque. It dries down to Sandalwood and Cedar.
How long does Voodoo Chile last, and how strong is it?
Voodoo Chile by Dries Van Noten has longevity of 7.5/10 community longevity rating, strong projection, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Voodoo Chile?
It's best in fall and winter. It suits evening, nighttime, and special occasion.
What layers well with Voodoo Chile?
Lost Cherry by Tom Ford is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share patchouli, sandalwood, and cedar. Apply Voodoo Chile first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Lost Cherry on top for oriental lift. Start with 2 sprays Voodoo Chile : 2 sprays Lost Cherry.
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