Fragrance comparison

007 Royal Patchouli vs Zhirinovsky Red

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 19 Oct 2026 74 ratings analysed

4 wins

007 Royal Patchouli

Ajmal

4.4361 votes

Rank #23,193 PatchouliWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Zhirinovsky Red

Zhirinovsky

3.4613 votes

Rank #52,738 White FloralRose

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

007 Royal Patchouli takes 4 of 4 categories.

007 Royal Patchouli
Choose it for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Zhirinovsky Red
Choose it for a white floral and rose character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

007 Royal Patchouli4/4

Zhirinovsky Red0/4

Ratings & consensus: 007 Royal Patchouli
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 007 Royal Patchouli
Sillage & projection: 007 Royal Patchouli
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 007 Royal Patchouli

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

007 Royal PatchouliAjmal

Zhirinovsky RedZhirinovsky

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.43/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 56%Had 21%Want 22%

3.46/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 25%Had 31%Want 44%

Category winner007 Royal PatchouliRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

43%Like

0%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

61 votes

15%Love

46%Like

8%Ok

31%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

Longevity007 Royal Patchouli

Sillage007 Royal Patchouli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

patchouli100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

yellow floral77%

white floral69%

sweet61%

white floral100%

rose86%

yellow floral72%

floral58%

sweet44%

woody30%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both white floral, yellow floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Ylang-YlangJasmineNeroliRose

Heart

Patchouli

Base

VanillaAmberMusk

Notes

JasmineYlang-YlangRose

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Jasmine and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring63

Summer63

Fall95

Winter100

Day100

Night95

Spring100

Summer75

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex69

Women23

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,193

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#52,738

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winner007 Royal PatchouliHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ajmal 007 Royal Patchouli is a concentrated perfume oil that puts patchouli front and centre. It opens with a bright floral lift (neroli and jasmine, with ylang ylang and rose), then settles into a darker, woodier patchouli core. The dry-down turns warmer and smoother with amber, musk and a powdery vanilla sweetness. …

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Zhirinovsky Red by Zhirinovsky offers an intriguing floral fragrance for men, standing apart from typical aquatic or woody colognes. Built around sweet Jasmine and buttery Ylang-Ylang top notes, it transitions smoothly on skin into a dry Rose heart grounded by soft woody undertones. It fits casual spring afternoons an…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 007 Royal Patchouli or Zhirinovsky Red?

007 Royal Patchouli takes 4 of 4 categories. 007 Royal Patchouli is rated 4.43/5 from 61 votes; Zhirinovsky Red is rated 3.46/5 from 13 votes. Choose 007 Royal Patchouli for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Zhirinovsky Red for a white floral and rose character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 007 Royal Patchouli or Zhirinovsky Red?

007 Royal Patchouli lasts longest (007 Royal Patchouli 86/100, Zhirinovsky Red 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 007 Royal Patchouli or Zhirinovsky Red?

007 Royal Patchouli projects furthest (007 Royal Patchouli 69/100, Zhirinovsky Red 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 007 Royal Patchouli and Zhirinovsky Red smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, yellow floral and woody accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Rose.

Is 007 Royal Patchouli or Zhirinovsky Red better for summer or winter?

007 Royal Patchouli suits day or night wear; Zhirinovsky Red suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 007 Royal Patchouli and Zhirinovsky Red?

007 Royal Patchouli has top notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Neroli and Rose, heart notes of Patchouli, a base of Vanilla, Amber and Musk. Zhirinovsky Red features Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Rose.