Fragrance comparison

Black Gold vs Patchami

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 6 ratings analysed

Black Gold

Luxury Scent

4.002 votes

Rank #64,405 Warm SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Patchami

Magno Gaudio Firenze

4.004 votes

Rank #61,657 WoodyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Patchami takes 4 of 4 categories.

Black Gold
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Best in spring, evening wear.
Patchami
Choose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Black Gold0/4

Patchami4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black GoldLuxury Scent

PatchamiMagno Gaudio Firenze

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 80%Had 0%Want 20%

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

0%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

75%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityPatchami

SillagePatchami

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value38

Category winnerPatchamiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

citrus92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

fruity61%

woody100%

patchouli92%

balsamic84%

warm spicy77%

vanilla69%

powdery61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotGeraniumMandarinLemon

Heart

CarnationCinnamonTobaccoCoffeePlum

Base

SandalwoodCedarwoodVanillaVetiverIncenseOud

Top

IncenseCoffeeTobacco

Heart

PatchouliRussian Leather

Base

SandalwoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesTobacco, Coffee, Sandalwood and Vanilla. 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

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring25

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,405

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#61,657

PerfumerLuca Fisichella

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPatchamiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Gold opens with a bright citrus lift, then turns warmer and darker as cinnamon, tobacco, coffee and plum come forward. The dry-down looks built around oud, incense and woods, with a touch of vanilla sweetness smoothing the edges. This reads like a richer men's scent for evening wear, cooler weather, or anyone wh…

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Patchami opens with a dry puff of incense and a heavy dose of dark tobacco, immediately signaling its woody and warm character. As it sits on the skin, the fragrance softens into an earthy patchouli backed by a smooth, quiet vanilla. It fits those who prefer rustic, direct scents for cool evening wear.

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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, Black Gold or Patchami?

Patchami takes 4 of 4 categories. Black Gold is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Patchami is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Black Gold for a warm spicy and citrus character. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Patchami for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Gold or Patchami?

Patchami lasts longest (Patchami 87/100, Black Gold 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Gold or Patchami?

Patchami projects furthest (Patchami 75/100, Black Gold 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Gold and Patchami smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Tobacco, Coffee, Sandalwood and Vanilla.

Is Black Gold or Patchami better for summer or winter?

Black Gold suits evening wear; Patchami suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Gold and Patchami?

Black Gold has top notes of Bergamot, Geranium, Mandarin and Lemon, heart notes of Carnation, Cinnamon, Tobacco and Coffee, a base of Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Vanilla and Vetiver. Patchami has top notes of Incense, Coffee and Tobacco, heart notes of Patchouli and Russian Leather, a base of Sandalwood and Vanilla.