I haven't smelt the combination of patchouli and orange/citrus before, and it is amazing. On my first spray once it settled I smelled a little smokiness, but now the orange/citrus is in the foreground (I'll have to back away for a day, and then re-smell it). The orange/citrus really balances the patchouli to make anyone love it. I felt my bottle was a little low on patchouli for my taste (YRMV, I could only smell the patchouli when I sprayed it on my wrist but not on my chest). I added a little extra patchouli EO (I hope Sue doesn't get mad at me!) I think I have a good balance now, hopefully not too much. I think I might even be able to wear this one at work (waiter) without anyone saying "you smell like a hippy". It definitely does not smell that way! With the earthiness and citrus balance, I think this can be enjoyed any time of the year