Fragrance comparison

APSU vs Patchouli

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 237 ratings analysed

APSU

Ulrich Lang

3.93175 votes

Rank #9,786 GreenAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

10%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Patchouli

Floris

4.2462 votes

Rank #6,956 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Patchouli takes 6 of 7 categories.

APSU
Choose it for a green and aquatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Patchouli
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

APSU1/7

Patchouli6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

APSUUlrich Lang

PatchouliFloris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 175 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

4.24/ 5 · 62 votes

Have 33%Had 11%Want 56%

Category winnerPatchouliRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

38%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

175 votes

50%Love

37%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

62 votes

Category winnerPatchouliMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityPatchouli

SillagePatchouli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value44

Category winnerAPSUBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

green100%

aquatic86%

ozonic72%

floral58%

fresh44%

musky30%

amber100%

woody92%

patchouli84%

warm spicy77%

iris69%

powdery61%

Scent match10%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Green LeavesViolet LeafCorianderBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

Water LilyWhite TeaJasmineIrisPink Pepper

Base4-6 hrs

White MuskCedarOlibanumAmber

Top

Coconut MilkViolet Leaf

Heart

PatchouliIrisCedarYlang-YlangRose

Base

AmberOlibanumLabdanumMyrhhVanila

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Iris, Cedar and Olibanum. Durations are only published for APSU, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer80

Fall0

Winter11

Day100

Night18

Spring74

Summer47

Fall100

Winter89

Day63

Night100

Category winnerPatchouliMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex76

Women13

Casual 42%Work 38%Date 14%Party 6%

Men40

Unisex50

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,786

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#6,956

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerPatchouliHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ulrich Lang APSU smells like snapping fresh ivy leaves over a cold garden pond. You get a sharp rush of crushed green stems and chilled bergamot the second you spray it. It is hyper-realistic. Within ten minutes, the crisp herbal edge softens into soaked water lily, delicate white tea, and crushed violet leaf. A sheer…

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Floris Patchouli opens with an unrefined burst of coconut milk and crisp violet leaf. As the initial sharpness clears, powdery iris and cedarwood quiet the earthiness of patchouli. Warm labdanum, frankincense, and amber form a dry, subtle base that remains close to skin during crisp autumn evenings.

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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, APSU or Patchouli?

Patchouli takes 6 of 7 categories. APSU is rated 3.93/5 from 175 votes; Patchouli is rated 4.24/5 from 62 votes. Choose APSU for a green and aquatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Patchouli for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, APSU or Patchouli?

Patchouli lasts longest (Patchouli 75/100, APSU 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, APSU or Patchouli?

Patchouli projects furthest (Patchouli 61/100, APSU 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do APSU and Patchouli smell similar?

Clearly different: a 10% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Iris, Cedar and Olibanum.

Is APSU or Patchouli better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in APSU and Patchouli?

APSU has top notes of Green Leaves, Violet Leaf, Coriander and Bergamot, heart notes of Water Lily, White Tea, Jasmine and Iris, a base of White Musk, Cedar, Olibanum and Amber. Patchouli has top notes of Coconut Milk and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Patchouli, Iris, Cedar and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Amber, Olibanum, Labdanum and Myrhh.