Betty Barclay vs Patchouly
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Betty Barclay takes 2 of 3 categories.
Betty BarclayChoose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
PatchoulyChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Betty Barclay2/3
Patchouly1/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Betty Barclay
- Sillage & projection
- Patchouly
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Betty Barclay
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Betty BarclayBetty BarclayPatchoulyByblosWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.79/ 5 · 38 votes
Have 43%Had 25%Want 31%
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 hate24%Love
50%Like
8%Ok
18%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
LongevityBetty Barclay
SillagePatchouly
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
white floral92%
warm spicy84%
amber77%
powdery69%
tuberose61%
warm spicy100%
woody91%
vanilla83%
amber74%
patchouli65%
balsamic56%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PeachCorianderBergamotMandarin OrangeAmalfi Lemon
Heart
TuberoseYlang-YlangCarnationJasmineRoseLily-of-the-Valley
Base
PatchouliSandalwoodMuskIncenseCivettaAmberBenzoinTonka Bean
Top
CloveAmalfi LemonBergamot
Heart
CoumarinFrench labdanumPeach
Base
PatchouliBenzoinMuskVirginia CedarVanille
InformationalShared notesPeach, Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring69
Summer23
Fall100
Winter46
Day100
Night80
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#37,880
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Overall rank#59,054
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerBetty BarclayHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBetty Barclay by Betty Barclay is an oriental floral fragrance for women that debuted in 1994. It leads with a bright, fruity opening of peach and mandarin orange, which transitions into a lush, tuberose-heavy heart. This scent settles into a warm, woody base of patchouli and sandalwood, creating a classic, approachab…
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, Betty Barclay or Patchouly?
Betty Barclay takes 2 of 3 categories. Betty Barclay is rated 3.79/5 from 38 votes; Patchouly is rated 4.00/5 from 7 votes. Choose Betty Barclay for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Patchouly for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Betty Barclay or Patchouly?
Betty Barclay lasts longest (Betty Barclay 64/100, Patchouly 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Betty Barclay or Patchouly?
Patchouly projects furthest (Patchouly 63/100, Betty Barclay 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Betty Barclay and Patchouly smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Peach, Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Patchouli.
Is Betty Barclay or Patchouly better for summer or winter?
Betty Barclay suits daytime wear; Patchouly suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Betty Barclay and Patchouly?
Betty Barclay has top notes of Peach, Coriander, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, Carnation and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Musk and Incense. 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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