Aral Un des Sens vs Patchouly
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
59%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Aral Un des Sens takes 3 of 3 categories.
Aral Un des SensChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
PatchoulyChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Best in winter, evening wear.
Aral Un des Sens3/3
Patchouly0/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Aral Un des Sens
- Sillage & projection
- Aral Un des Sens
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Aral Un des Sens
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Aral Un des SensCatherine LaraPatchoulyByblosWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.26/ 5 · 38 votes
Have 21%Had 16%Want 62%
4.00/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 20%Had 8%Want 73%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate37%Love
58%Like
0%Ok
5%Dislike
0%Hate
38 votes
29%Love
57%Like
0%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate
7 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAral Un des Sens
SillageAral Un des Sens
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
aromatic77%
vanilla69%
citrus61%
warm spicy100%
woody91%
vanilla83%
amber74%
patchouli65%
balsamic56%
Scent match59%Closely related · both warm spicy, woody and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
ClovePetitgrainCardamomAmalfi LemonBergamotGrapefruit
Heart3-4 hrs
Ylang-YlangFirAmberVirginia CedarIncensePatchouli
Base6-8+ hrs
BenzoinVanillaTonka BeanStyraxMusk
Top
CloveAmalfi LemonBergamot
Heart
CoumarinFrench labdanumPeach
Base
PatchouliBenzoinMuskVirginia CedarVanille
InformationalShared notesClove, Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Virginia Cedar. Durations are only published for Aral Un des Sens, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall60
Winter30
Day100
Night46
Spring0
Summer0
Fall50
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#45,323
PerfumerTechnicoflor
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#59,054
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerAral Un des SensHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAral Un des Sens by Catherine Lara brings together zesty citrus and rich resins in a surprisingly easygoing French oriental style. It kicks off with a bright splash of Amalfi lemon, bergamot, and bitter petitgrain, instantly warmed by cracked cardamom and sweet clove. Within half an hour, crisp evergreen fir needle an…
Reviews →Patchouly by Byblos is a warm, resinous oriental woody fragrance that balances spice with comfort. Built around a core of earthy patchouli, clove, and sweet vanilla, it offers a grounded scent suitable for crisp fall days or cool office evenings. It is a reliable, unisex choice for those who appreciate classic woody p…
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, Aral Un des Sens or Patchouly?
Aral Un des Sens takes 3 of 3 categories. Aral Un des Sens is rated 4.26/5 from 38 votes; Patchouly is rated 4.00/5 from 7 votes. Choose Aral Un des Sens for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Patchouly for a warm spicy and woody character. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Aral Un des Sens or Patchouly?
Aral Un des Sens lasts longest (Aral Un des Sens 78/100, Patchouly 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Aral Un des Sens or Patchouly?
Aral Un des Sens projects furthest (Aral Un des Sens 71/100, Patchouly 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Aral Un des Sens and Patchouly smell similar?
Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Clove, Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Virginia Cedar.
Is Aral Un des Sens or Patchouly better for summer or winter?
Aral Un des Sens suits daytime wear; Patchouly suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Aral Un des Sens and Patchouly?
Aral Un des Sens has top notes of Clove, Petitgrain, Cardamom and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Fir, Amber and Virginia Cedar, a base of Benzoin, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Styrax. Patchouly has top notes of Clove, Amalfi Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Coumarin, French labdanum and Peach, a base of Patchouli, Benzoin, Musk and Virginia Cedar.
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