Fragrance comparison

Black Dianthus vs Patchouli Revolution

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 98 ratings analysed

Black Dianthus

Il Profvmo

3.2589 votes

Rank #14,629 AromaticFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

Patchouli Revolution

Wally

4.229 votes

Rank #36,138 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Black Dianthus
Choose it for a aromatic and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Patchouli Revolution
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Black Dianthus2/4

Patchouli Revolution2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black DianthusIl Profvmo

Patchouli RevolutionWally

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.25/ 5 · 89 votes

Have 21%Had 15%Want 64%

4.22/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 62%Had 8%Want 30%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

32%Like

3%Ok

26%Dislike

0%Hate

74 votes

44%Love

33%Like

22%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityPatchouli Revolution

SillageBlack Dianthus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value79

Category winnerPatchouli RevolutionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

floral91%

fruity83%

sweet74%

warm spicy65%

green56%

woody100%

amber92%

patchouli84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

camphor61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

CarnationRhubarbThymeRed BerriesBelladonnaLicoriceVetiverCherry

No top / heart / base split published

Top

EucalyptusGreen TeaRhubarbPimento

Heart

PatchouliCardamomThyme

Base

White AmberVanillaBenzoinVetiver

InformationalShared notesRhubarb, Thyme and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer60

Fall100

Winter96

Day100

Night89

Spring43

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day83

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men46

Unisex46

Women8

Men33

Unisex44

Women22

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,629

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#36,138

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerBlack DianthusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Dianthus is a dark, aromatic take on carnation that opens bitter and red, with rhubarb and green thyme, then pulls in tart berries and cherry before settling into a smoky, herbal, slightly soapy, peppery floral. It can feel gothic and potion-like rather than pretty. If you enjoy bitter-sweet florals with a shado…

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Wally Patchouli Revolution opens with a burst of cooling eucalyptus, green tea, and tart rhubarb, spiked with warm pimento pepper. That herbal opening quickly gives way to a dense heart of earthy patchouli, crushed cardamom, and aromatic thyme. As the fragrance settles over several hours, a rich base of white amber, r…

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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, Black Dianthus or Patchouli Revolution?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Black Dianthus is rated 3.25/5 from 89 votes; Patchouli Revolution is rated 4.22/5 from 9 votes. Choose Black Dianthus for a aromatic and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Patchouli Revolution for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Dianthus or Patchouli Revolution?

Patchouli Revolution lasts longest (Patchouli Revolution 71/100, Black Dianthus 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Dianthus or Patchouli Revolution?

Black Dianthus projects furthest (Black Dianthus 66/100, Patchouli Revolution 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Dianthus and Patchouli Revolution smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Rhubarb, Thyme and Vetiver.

Is Black Dianthus or Patchouli Revolution better for summer or winter?

Black Dianthus suits daytime wear; Patchouli Revolution suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Dianthus and Patchouli Revolution?

Black Dianthus features Carnation, Rhubarb, Thyme, Red Berries and Belladonna. Patchouli Revolution has top notes of Eucalyptus, Green Tea, Rhubarb and Pimento, heart notes of Patchouli, Cardamom and Thyme, a base of White Amber, Vanilla, Benzoin and Vetiver.