Fragrance comparison

Arké vs Patchouli

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 14 ratings analysed

4 wins

Arké

Allegro Parfum

4.059 votes

Rank #19,978 WoodyPowdery

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42%scent match

Some overlap

Patchouli

Two Mark · 2021

4.005 votes

Rank #59,107 PowderyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Arké takes 4 of 4 categories.

Arké
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Patchouli
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Arké4/4

Patchouli0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ArkéAllegro Parfum

PatchouliTwo Mark

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 13%Had 0%Want 88%

4.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 38%Had 6%Want 56%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

40%Love

20%Like

40%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity97

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityArké

SillageArké

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value25

Category winnerArkéBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

vanilla69%

fresh spicy61%

powdery100%

woody92%

floral84%

citrus77%

sweet69%

iris61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotCuminMilk

Heart

LavenderJasmineRoseIris

Base

SandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouliVanillaVetiverAmberCivet

Top15-30 mins

BergamotIrisLavender

Heart2-4 hrs

PatchouliRoseoriental flower notes

Base5-7 hrs

SandalwoodPowdery NotesSweet Notes

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lavender, Rose and Iris. Durations are only published for Patchouli, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring67

Summer0

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Work 39%Casual 32%Date 21%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,978

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#59,107

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2021

Reviews0

Category winnerArkéHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Arké by Allegro Parfum is a fragrance for women and men. Arké was launched in 2019. Top notes are Bergamot, Cumin and Milk; middle notes are Lavender, Jasmine, Rose and Iris; base notes are Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Patchouli, Vanilla, Vetiver, Amber and Civet.

Reviews →

Do not expect a dark headshop oil. Two Mark Patchouli plays against its own name by steering straight toward clean grooming territory. The initial spray delivers a sharp burst of tart bergamot and crisp herbal lavender that dries down in minutes. Behind that initial citrus sparkle sits a prominent cosmetic iris accord…

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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, Arké or Patchouli?

Arké takes 4 of 4 categories. Arké is rated 4.05/5 from 9 votes; Patchouli is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose Arké for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Patchouli for a powdery and woody character. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Arké or Patchouli?

Arké lasts longest (Arké 97/100, Patchouli 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Arké or Patchouli?

Arké projects furthest (Arké 88/100, Patchouli 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Arké and Patchouli smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Rose and Iris.

Is Arké or Patchouli better for summer or winter?

Arké suits day or night wear; Patchouli suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Arké and Patchouli?

Arké has top notes of Bergamot, Cumin and Milk, heart notes of Lavender, Jasmine, Rose and Iris, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Patchouli and Vanilla. Patchouli has top notes of Bergamot, Iris and Lavender, heart notes of Patchouli, Rose and oriental flower notes, a base of Sandalwood, Powdery Notes and Sweet Notes.