Fragrance comparison

1920 The Origin vs Sensual Patchouli

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 654 ratings analysed

6 wins

1920 The Origin

Tous

4.08610 votes

Rank #2,107 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

Sensual Patchouli

Angel Schlesser

3.8644 votes

Rank #32,765 PatchouliFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1920 The Origin takes 6 of 7 categories.

1920 The Origin
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Sensual Patchouli
Choose it for a patchouli and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

1920 The Origin6/7

Sensual Patchouli1/7

Ratings & consensus: 1920 The Origin
Community sentiment: 1920 The Origin
Longevity: 1920 The Origin
Sillage & projection: 1920 The Origin
Value for money: 1920 The Origin
Versatility: Sensual Patchouli
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 1920 The Origin

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1920 The OriginTous

Sensual PatchouliAngel Schlesser

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 610 votes

Have 48%Had 11%Want 41%

3.86/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 42%Had 8%Want 50%

Category winner1920 The OriginRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

37%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

527 votes

34%Love

34%Like

18%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

44 votes

Category winner1920 The OriginMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

Longevity1920 The Origin

Sillage1920 The Origin

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value63

Category winner1920 The OriginBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody90%

warm spicy80%

citrus70%

aromatic60%

patchouli50%

patchouli100%

fresh spicy88%

warm spicy77%

woody65%

white floral53%

earthy42%

Scent match59%Closely related · both fresh spicy, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotCardamomBlack Pepper

Heart

CuminTeaJasmine

Base

CedarPatchouliAmbergris

Top

Black Pepper

Heart

Jasmine

Base

Patchouli

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Jasmine and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter68

Day–

Night–

Spring58

Summer54

Fall100

Winter69

Day87

Night100

Category winnerSensual PatchouliMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men84

Unisex13

Women3

Men59

Unisex27

Women15

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,107

PerfumerDaphné Bugey

Launched—

Reviews87

Overall rank#32,765

PerfumerHamid Merati-Kashani

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner1920 The OriginHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

1920 The Origin by Tous is a woody spicy fragrance that relies on a sharp, fresh opening of bergamot, cardamom, and black pepper. It settles into a tea and cumin heart, anchored by a cedar and patchouli base. This scent is an excellent option for the office or casual daytime wear in spring, offering a clean and mascul…

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Angel Schlesser Sensual Patchouli opens with a sharp burst of crushed black pepper that immediately cuts through the air. As the top notes settle after ten minutes, an airy jasmine heart emerges, softening the harsh edges without turning sweet or overly floral. The dry down centers on a dense, earthy patchouli base wi…

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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, 1920 The Origin or Sensual Patchouli?

1920 The Origin takes 6 of 7 categories. 1920 The Origin is rated 4.08/5 from 610 votes; Sensual Patchouli is rated 3.86/5 from 44 votes. Choose 1920 The Origin for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Sensual Patchouli for a patchouli and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 1920 The Origin or Sensual Patchouli?

1920 The Origin lasts longest (1920 The Origin 65/100, Sensual Patchouli 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1920 The Origin or Sensual Patchouli?

Projection is very close: 1920 The Origin 58/100, Sensual Patchouli 56/100 for sillage.

Do 1920 The Origin and Sensual Patchouli smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Jasmine and Patchouli.

Is 1920 The Origin or Sensual Patchouli better for summer or winter?

For summer, Sensual Patchouli is the stronger pick. For winter, Sensual Patchouli is the stronger pick. Sensual Patchouli suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1920 The Origin and Sensual Patchouli?

1920 The Origin has top notes of Bergamot, Cardamom and Black Pepper, heart notes of Cumin, Tea and Jasmine, a base of Cedar, Patchouli and Ambergris. Sensual Patchouli has top notes of Black Pepper, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of Patchouli.