14 Juillet vs Patchouli
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
43%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Patchouli takes 6 of 7 categories.
14 JuilletChoose it for a vanilla and smoky character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
PatchouliChoose it for a amber and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
14 Juillet1/7
Patchouli6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Patchouli
- Community sentiment
- Patchouli
- Longevity
- Patchouli
- Sillage & projection
- Patchouli
- Value for money
- Patchouli
- Versatility
- 14 Juillet
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Patchouli
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
14 JuilletBastille ParfumsPatchouliM. MicallefWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.55/ 5 · 107 votes
Have 36%Had 9%Want 55%
4.03/ 5 · 477 votes
Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%
Category winnerPatchouliRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate31%Love
28%Like
21%Ok
7%Dislike
14%Hate
107 votes
40%Love
47%Like
2%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
323 votes
Category winnerPatchouliMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPatchouli
SillagePatchouli
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPatchouliBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothvanilla100%
smoky92%
amber84%
ozonic77%
warm spicy69%
aromatic61%
amber100%
patchouli91%
vanilla83%
warm spicy74%
woody65%
balsamic56%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both amber, vanilla and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
gunpowderTangerineBlackcurrant
Heart
Violet LeafLabdanumCinnamon
Base
Madagascar VanillaTonka BeanBenzoin
Top
Violet Leaf
Heart
Patchouli
Base
AmberVanilleBenzoinLabdanumMusk
InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Labdanum and Benzoin. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring44
Summer47
Fall100
Winter94
Day100
Night86
Spring44
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winner14 JuilletMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#37,155
PerfumerMeabh McCurtin
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#2,258
PerfumerJean-Claude Astier
Launched—
Reviews36
Category winnerPatchouliHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshot14 Juillet by Bastille Parfums delivers a surprising twist on the typical sweet perfume. The scent opens with a sharp burst of smoky gunpowder and zesty tangerine, which slowly softens into a base of warm Madagascar vanilla and cozy tonka bean. It is a unisex option that brings a playful, celebratory energy to casual …
Reviews →M. Micallef Patchouli is a classic oriental woody fragrance for both men and women. It opens with the crisp, green bite of violet leaf before settling into a deep, earthy patchouli core. Base notes of amber, vanilla, and benzoin wrap the scent in a resinous, long-lasting warmth, making it a reliable choice for cooler …
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, 14 Juillet or Patchouli?
Patchouli takes 6 of 7 categories. 14 Juillet is rated 3.55/5 from 107 votes; Patchouli is rated 4.03/5 from 477 votes. Choose 14 Juillet for a vanilla and smoky character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Patchouli for a amber and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, 14 Juillet or Patchouli?
Patchouli lasts longest (Patchouli 78/100, 14 Juillet 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, 14 Juillet or Patchouli?
Patchouli projects furthest (Patchouli 67/100, 14 Juillet 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do 14 Juillet and Patchouli smell similar?
Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, vanilla and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Labdanum and Benzoin.
Is 14 Juillet or Patchouli better for summer or winter?
For summer, 14 Juillet is the stronger pick. For winter, Patchouli is the stronger pick. 14 Juillet suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 14 Juillet and Patchouli?
14 Juillet has top notes of gunpowder, Tangerine and Blackcurrant, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Labdanum and Cinnamon, a base of Madagascar Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Benzoin. Patchouli has top notes of Violet Leaf, heart notes of Patchouli, a base of Amber, Vanille, Benzoin and Labdanum.
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