Bohemian Patchouli vs Ruwayeh
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
37%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Bohemian PatchouliChoose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
RuwayehChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Bohemian Patchouli2/4
Ruwayeh2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Ruwayeh
- Sillage & projection
- Ruwayeh
- Value for money
- Bohemian Patchouli
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Bohemian Patchouli
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Bohemian PatchouliManoushRuwayehSaryaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.30/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 22%Had 19%Want 59%
5.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate40%Love
50%Like
10%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
10 votes · too few to score
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityRuwayeh
SillageRuwayeh
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBohemian PatchouliBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
vanilla92%
amber84%
powdery77%
warm spicy69%
citrus61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
citrus84%
fruity77%
earthy69%
soft spicy61%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
OrangeJasmine
Heart2-4 hrs
Tonka BeanPatchouliAmber
Base6-8+ hrs
CedarVanillaSandalwood
Top
Green AppleLemonMandarin OrangeOrangeSea Notes
Heart
RoseCyclamenJasmineCorianderBlack CurrantPink Pepper
Base
CedarSandalwoodPatchouliOakmossAmberVetiverTonka BeanLeather
InformationalShared notesOrange, Jasmine, Tonka Bean and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Bohemian Patchouli, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring43
Summer14
Fall100
Winter86
Day17
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#40,355
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#46,523
PerfumerAli Abdulla Almarzooqi
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerBohemian PatchouliHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotThe bottle gives off an instant blast of brisk orange peel and heady jasmine flower. Do not judge it from the cap. Within three minutes, that sharp citrus flash dissolves into dark, earthy patchouli, golden amber, and toasted tonka bean. It feels cozy and slightly smoky. The scent avoids the aggressive, medicinal stin…
Reviews →Ruwayeh by Sarya opens bright and breezy, mixing citrus and green apple with a salty marine lift. As it settles, soft florals and a peppery, fruity blackcurrant nuance show up, before the base turns confidently woody and earthy with amber warmth, tonka sweetness, and a smooth leather musk finish. It reads modern Middl…
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, Bohemian Patchouli or Ruwayeh?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Bohemian Patchouli is rated 4.30/5 from 10 votes; Ruwayeh is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Bohemian Patchouli for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Ruwayeh for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Bohemian Patchouli or Ruwayeh?
Ruwayeh lasts longest (Ruwayeh 100/100, Bohemian Patchouli 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Bohemian Patchouli or Ruwayeh?
Ruwayeh projects furthest (Ruwayeh 75/100, Bohemian Patchouli 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Bohemian Patchouli and Ruwayeh smell similar?
Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Orange, Jasmine, Tonka Bean and Patchouli.
Is Bohemian Patchouli or Ruwayeh better for summer or winter?
Bohemian Patchouli suits evening wear; Ruwayeh suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Bohemian Patchouli and Ruwayeh?
Bohemian Patchouli has top notes of Orange and Jasmine, heart notes of Tonka Bean, Patchouli and Amber, a base of Cedar, Vanilla and Sandalwood. Ruwayeh has top notes of Green Apple, Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Orange, heart notes of Rose, Cyclamen, Jasmine and Coriander, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Oakmoss.
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