Fragrance comparison

Basile Young Uomo vs Patchouly

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 12 ratings analysed

2 wins

Basile Young Uomo

Basile

4.605 votes

Rank #45,775 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Patchouly

Byblos

4.007 votes

Rank #59,670 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Basile Young Uomo takes 2 of 3 categories.

Basile Young Uomo
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Patchouly
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Basile Young Uomo2/3

Patchouly0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Basile Young UomoBasile

PatchoulyByblos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 36%Had 23%Want 41%

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 hate

60%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate90

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityBasile Young Uomo

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

vanilla61%

warm spicy100%

woody91%

vanilla83%

amber74%

patchouli65%

balsamic56%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotAmalfi LemonRosemary

Heart

AniseCardamomVirginia CedarPepper

Base

CoumarinSandalwoodVanillePatchouli

Top

CloveAmalfi LemonBergamot

Heart

CoumarinFrench labdanumPeach

Base

PatchouliBenzoinMuskVirginia CedarVanille

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Virginia Cedar and Coumarin. 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

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Spring0

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,775

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#59,670

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBasile Young UomoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Basile Young Uomo is a dry woody spicy scent that opens with a sharp burst of Amalfi lemon, rosemary, and bergamot. The heart introduces a cool anise note paired with black pepper and Virginia cedar, before settling into a warm base of coumarin, patchouli, and sweet vanilla. It is a mature, herbal option for cool autu…

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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…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Basile Young Uomo or Patchouly?

Basile Young Uomo takes 2 of 3 categories. Basile Young Uomo is rated 4.60/5 from 5 votes; Patchouly is rated 4.00/5 from 7 votes. Choose Basile Young Uomo for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity 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, Basile Young Uomo or Patchouly?

Basile Young Uomo lasts longest (Basile Young Uomo 67/100, Patchouly 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Basile Young Uomo or Patchouly?

Projection is very close: Basile Young Uomo 63/100, Patchouly 63/100 for sillage.

Do Basile Young Uomo and Patchouly smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and vanilla accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Virginia Cedar and Coumarin.

Is Basile Young Uomo or Patchouly better for summer or winter?

Basile Young Uomo suits daytime wear; Patchouly suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Basile Young Uomo and Patchouly?

Basile Young Uomo has top notes of Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Rosemary, heart notes of Anise, Cardamom, Virginia Cedar and Pepper, a base of Coumarin, Sandalwood, Vanille and Patchouli. 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.