Bouquet Ideale vs Patchouly
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
51%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Bouquet Ideale takes 3 of 3 categories.
Bouquet IdealeChoose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
PatchoulyChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Best in winter, evening wear.
Bouquet Ideale3/3
Patchouly0/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Bouquet Ideale
- Sillage & projection
- Bouquet Ideale
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Bouquet Ideale
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Bouquet IdealeXerjoffPatchoulyByblosWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.13/ 5 · 4,631 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
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 hate43%Love
39%Like
9%Ok
8%Dislike
1%Hate
3,494 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
LongevityBouquet Ideale
SillageBouquet Ideale
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%
vanilla91%
warm spicy83%
powdery74%
cinnamon65%
fresh spicy56%
warm spicy100%
woody91%
vanilla83%
amber74%
patchouli65%
balsamic56%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and vanilla
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CinnamonNutmeg
Heart
Guaiac WoodSandalwoodVirginia CedarPapyrus
Base
VanilleCoumarinTobacco BlossomFrench labdanumMusk
Top
CloveAmalfi LemonBergamot
Heart
CoumarinFrench labdanumPeach
Base
PatchouliBenzoinMuskVirginia CedarVanille
InformationalShared notesVirginia Cedar, Vanille, Coumarin and French labdanum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring40
Summer25
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
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#618
PerfumerJacques Flori
Launched—
Reviews538
Overall rank#59,054
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerBouquet IdealeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBouquet Ideale opens with a dusting of cinnamon and nutmeg that lands softly on dry Virginia cedar and guaiac wood. Despite the floral name, no traditional blossoms appear here. Instead, Jacques Flori builds a warm woody scent anchored by creamy sandalwood, coumarin, and vanille. A subtle touch of tobacco blossom adds…
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, Bouquet Ideale or Patchouly?
Bouquet Ideale takes 3 of 3 categories. Bouquet Ideale is rated 4.13/5 from 4,631 votes; Patchouly is rated 4.00/5 from 7 votes. Choose Bouquet Ideale for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Patchouly for a warm spicy and woody character. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Bouquet Ideale or Patchouly?
Bouquet Ideale lasts longest (Bouquet Ideale 75/100, Patchouly 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Bouquet Ideale or Patchouly?
Bouquet Ideale projects furthest (Bouquet Ideale 66/100, Patchouly 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Bouquet Ideale and Patchouly smell similar?
Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and vanilla accords. Common notes include Virginia Cedar, Vanille, Coumarin and French labdanum.
Is Bouquet Ideale or Patchouly better for summer or winter?
Patchouly suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Bouquet Ideale and Patchouly?
Bouquet Ideale has top notes of Cinnamon and Nutmeg, heart notes of Guaiac Wood, Sandalwood, Virginia Cedar and Papyrus, a base of Vanille, Coumarin, Tobacco Blossom and French labdanum. 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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