“Patchouli is incredibly faceted, so there’s really a patchouli fragrance out there for everyone,” explains Diptyque Director of Marketing Eduardo Valadez. “It can take on many different olfactive personalities and pairs wonderfully with so many other raw materials. One may interpret patchouli as intense, earthy, and camphorous, while others read it as sweet, amber-like, and woody.”

Ahead, I’ve culled a few of my go-tos, scoured customer reviews, and tapped ELLE editors for their all-time favorite patchouli scents. Plus, I spoke with Valadez and French perfumer Guillaume Flavigny for their top recs. Whether you’re seeking something dark, rich, and spicy or a lighter, subtler version, these are the 14 best affordable and splurge-worthy patchouli perfumes that will add unmatched dimension to your scent collection.