Fragrance comparison

Breath Of God vs Patchouli

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,234 ratings analysed

Breath Of God

Lush

3.712,177 votes

Rank #3,219 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Patchouli

Perfumer H

4.3257 votes

Rank #6,105 WoodyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Patchouli takes 3 of 5 categories.

Breath Of God
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Patchouli
Choose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Breath Of God2/5

Patchouli3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Breath Of GodLush

PatchouliPerfumer H

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 2,177 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.32/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 25%Had 2%Want 74%

Category winnerPatchouliRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

35%Like

5%Ok

18%Dislike

4%Hate

1,898 votes

64%Love

36%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityPatchouli

SillagePatchouli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value52

Category winnerBreath Of GodBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

fresh spicy77%

smoky69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

patchouli92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

green61%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

IncenseMelonVirginia CedarVetiverJuniperSandalwoodBlack PepperAmalfi LemonNeroliYlang-YlangGrapefruitRose

No top / heart / base split published

Top

GalbanumBlack PepperJuniperIris

Heart

AngelicaYlang-Ylang

Base

Indonesian Patchouli LeafAmberVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesVirginia Cedar, Juniper, Black Pepper and Ylang-Ylang. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring78

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer20

Fall80

Winter80

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men27

Unisex69

Women4

Men33

Unisex58

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,219

PerfumerSimon Constantine

Launched—

Reviews103

Overall rank#6,105

PerfumerLyn Harris

Launched—

Reviews27

Category winnerBreath Of GodHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Breath Of God is a smoky, woody incense scent with an odd but memorable twist of melon, citrus, pepper, and damp earth. It opens sharper and stranger than it finishes, then settles into a more textured drydown that many wearers find complex and addictive. This is a true unisex scent with a polarising edge. It tends to…

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Patchouli by Perfumer H is a dry, transparent take on patchouli, shaped with pepper, juniper, galbanum and cedar rather than heavy sweetness or boozy depth. It smells green, woody and quietly polished, with iris and angelica giving the composition a clean, almost soapy softness. Best for patchouli lovers who want some…

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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, Breath Of God or Patchouli?

Patchouli takes 3 of 5 categories. Breath Of God is rated 3.71/5 from 2,177 votes; Patchouli is rated 4.32/5 from 57 votes. Choose Breath Of God for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Patchouli for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Breath Of God or Patchouli?

Patchouli lasts longest (Patchouli 75/100, Breath Of God 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Breath Of God or Patchouli?

Projection is very close: Patchouli 63/100, Breath Of God 61/100 for sillage.

Do Breath Of God and Patchouli smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Virginia Cedar, Juniper, Black Pepper and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Breath Of God or Patchouli better for summer or winter?

Patchouli suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Breath Of God and Patchouli?

Breath Of God features Incense, Melon, Virginia Cedar, Vetiver and Juniper. Patchouli has top notes of Galbanum, Black Pepper, Juniper and Iris, heart notes of Angelica and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Amber and Virginia Cedar.