Aleksandr vs Patchouli
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
15%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Patchouli takes 3 of 4 categories.
AleksandrChoose it for a leather and ozonic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
PatchouliChoose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Aleksandr1/4
Patchouli3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Patchouli
- Sillage & projection
- Patchouli
- Value for money
- Patchouli
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Aleksandr
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
AleksandrArquistePatchouliJouriWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.02/ 5 · 210 votes
Have 29%Had 12%Want 59%
3.83/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 38%Had 8%Want 54%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate39%Love
39%Like
9%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
210 votes
17%Love
67%Like
0%Ok
17%Dislike
0%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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 bothleather100%
ozonic92%
aquatic84%
smoky77%
fresh69%
woody61%
woody100%
earthy91%
patchouli83%
fruity74%
aromatic65%
mossy56%
Scent match15%Clearly different · both woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
NeroliVodkaAldehydesBirch Leaf
Heart
Violet LeavesRussian LeatherOrrisCognac
Base
Balsam FirBirch TarOakmossNatural Musk
Top
PlumAldehydesViolet LeavesPeachBlack CurrantBalsam FirPineappleBergamot
Heart
JasmineRoseGeraniumLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-Ylang
Base
PatchouliOakmossVetiverCypriol Oil or NagarmothaVanillaLeather
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Violet Leaves, Balsam Fir and Oakmoss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring69
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#31,399
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#56,831
PerfumerAli Abdulla Almarzooqi
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerAleksandrHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotArquiste Aleksandr opens with a sharp flash of chilled vodka, crisp aldehydes, and green birch leaf that cuts cleanly through cold winter air. Within twenty minutes, the icy top notes step back to reveal a dry heart of violet leaves, powdery orris, and polished Russian leather. Crisp balsam fir and smoky birch tar anc…
Reviews →Jouri's Patchouli opens with a sharp burst of plum and clean aldehydes, quickly settling into a deep, earthy moss. It transitions from fruity top notes to a heavy base of vetiver and leather, making it ideal for cool autumn evenings. The blend feels sturdy on skin, offering an assertive presence for casual wearers.
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, Aleksandr or Patchouli?
Patchouli takes 3 of 4 categories. Aleksandr is rated 4.02/5 from 210 votes; Patchouli is rated 3.83/5 from 6 votes. Choose Aleksandr for a leather and ozonic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Patchouli for a woody and earthy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Aleksandr or Patchouli?
Patchouli lasts longest (Patchouli 80/100, Aleksandr 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Aleksandr or Patchouli?
Patchouli projects furthest (Patchouli 67/100, Aleksandr 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Aleksandr and Patchouli smell similar?
Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Violet Leaves, Balsam Fir and Oakmoss.
Is Aleksandr or Patchouli better for summer or winter?
Patchouli suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Aleksandr and Patchouli?
Aleksandr has top notes of Neroli, Vodka, Aldehydes and Birch Leaf, heart notes of Violet Leaves, Russian Leather, Orris and Cognac, a base of Balsam Fir, Birch Tar, Oakmoss and Natural Musk. Patchouli has top notes of Plum, Aldehydes, Violet Leaves and Peach, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose, Geranium and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, Vetiver and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha.
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