Fragrance comparison

Blue Wood vs Sensual Patchouli

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 182 ratings analysed

6 wins

Blue Wood

Mith

4.15138 votes

Rank #2,637 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Sensual Patchouli

Angel Schlesser

3.8644 votes

Rank #32,765 PatchouliFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Blue Wood takes 6 of 7 categories.

Blue Wood
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Sensual Patchouli
Choose it for a patchouli and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Blue Wood6/7

Sensual Patchouli1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Blue WoodMith

Sensual PatchouliAngel Schlesser

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 138 votes

Have 58%Had 5%Want 37%

3.86/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 42%Had 8%Want 50%

Category winnerBlue WoodRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

64%Love

26%Like

6%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

128 votes

34%Love

34%Like

18%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

44 votes

Category winnerBlue WoodMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityBlue Wood

SillageBlue Wood

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value63

Category winnerBlue WoodBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy91%

citrus83%

aromatic74%

warm spicy65%

patchouli56%

patchouli100%

fresh spicy88%

warm spicy77%

woody65%

white floral53%

earthy42%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and patchouli

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderBlack PepperBergamotPink GrapefruitBitter OrangeCypress

Heart

GeraniumLilacJasmineViolet

Base

VanillinPatchouliGuaiac WoodSandalwood

Top

Black Pepper

Heart

Jasmine

Base

Patchouli

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Jasmine 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 season

Spring82

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring58

Summer54

Fall100

Winter69

Day87

Night100

Category winnerSensual PatchouliMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men85

Unisex13

Women2

Men59

Unisex27

Women15

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,637

PerfumerHamid Merati-Kashani

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#32,765

PerfumerHamid Merati-Kashani

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBlue WoodHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Blue Wood opens with bright citrus, lavender, and pepper, then settles into a smooth woody base with soft vanilla, patchouli, and sandalwood. Reviews often describe it as a polished, easier-wearing spicy woods scent that stays cleaner and lighter than heavier cold-weather options, making it a strong pick for everyday …

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Angel Schlesser Sensual Patchouli opens with a sharp burst of crushed black pepper that immediately cuts through the air. As the top notes settle after ten minutes, an airy jasmine heart emerges, softening the harsh edges without turning sweet or overly floral. The dry down centers on a dense, earthy patchouli base wi…

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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, Blue Wood or Sensual Patchouli?

Blue Wood takes 6 of 7 categories. Blue Wood is rated 4.15/5 from 138 votes; Sensual Patchouli is rated 3.86/5 from 44 votes. Choose Blue Wood for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Sensual Patchouli for a patchouli and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Blue Wood or Sensual Patchouli?

Blue Wood lasts longest (Blue Wood 74/100, Sensual Patchouli 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blue Wood or Sensual Patchouli?

Blue Wood projects furthest (Blue Wood 62/100, Sensual Patchouli 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Blue Wood and Sensual Patchouli smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and patchouli accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Jasmine and Patchouli.

Is Blue Wood or Sensual Patchouli better for summer or winter?

For summer, Sensual Patchouli is the stronger pick. For winter, Blue Wood is the stronger pick. Sensual Patchouli suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blue Wood and Sensual Patchouli?

Blue Wood has top notes of Lavender, Black Pepper, Bergamot and Pink Grapefruit, heart notes of Geranium, Lilac, Jasmine and Violet, a base of Vanillin, Patchouli, Guaiac Wood and Sandalwood. Sensual Patchouli has top notes of Black Pepper, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of Patchouli.