Cachet Noir vs Patchouli
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Cachet Noir takes 4 of 7 categories.
Cachet NoirChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
PatchouliChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Cachet Noir4/7
Patchouli3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Cachet Noir
- Community sentiment
- Cachet Noir
- Longevity
- Patchouli
- Sillage & projection
- Cachet Noir
- Value for money
- Cachet Noir
- Versatility
- Patchouli
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Patchouli
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Cachet NoirPrince MatchabelliPatchouliFlorisWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.37/ 5 · 27 votes
Have 31%Had 19%Want 50%
4.24/ 5 · 62 votes
Have 33%Had 11%Want 56%
Category winnerCachet NoirRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate56%Love
30%Like
11%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate
27 votes
50%Love
37%Like
0%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
62 votes
Category winnerCachet NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPatchouli
SillageCachet Noir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCachet NoirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
warm spicy92%
woody84%
aromatic77%
musky69%
floral61%
amber100%
woody92%
patchouli84%
warm spicy77%
iris69%
powdery61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both amber, woody and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
AldehydesGalbanumPimentoCardamomBergamotFruity Notes
Heart2 to 4 hours
CarnationCinnamonPatchouliYlang-YlangJasmineRose
Base4 to 8 hours
AmberBenzoinCedarOlibanumLabdanumCivetMossCastoreum
Top
Coconut MilkViolet Leaf
Heart
PatchouliIrisCedarYlang-YlangRose
Base
AmberOlibanumLabdanumMyrhhVanila
InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Ylang-Ylang, Rose and Amber. Durations are only published for Cachet Noir, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring25
Summer13
Fall100
Winter50
Day44
Night100
Spring74
Summer47
Fall100
Winter89
Day63
Night100
Category winnerPatchouliMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#22,924
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews5
Overall rank#7,528
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews19
Category winnerPatchouliHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCachet Noir by Prince Matchabelli is a warm, spicy oriental fragrance launched in 1983. It opens with an energetic burst of aldehydes, bitter green galbanum, zesty bergamot, and a dusting of cardamom and pimento. As the brisk opening settles, a rich floral heart takes over, featuring spicy carnation, cinnamon, patchou…
Reviews →Floris Patchouli opens with an unrefined burst of coconut milk and crisp violet leaf. As the initial sharpness clears, powdery iris and cedarwood quiet the earthiness of patchouli. Warm labdanum, frankincense, and amber form a dry, subtle base that remains close to skin during crisp autumn evenings.
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, Cachet Noir or Patchouli?
Cachet Noir takes 4 of 7 categories. Cachet Noir is rated 4.37/5 from 27 votes; Patchouli is rated 4.24/5 from 62 votes. Choose Cachet Noir for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Patchouli for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Cachet Noir or Patchouli?
Patchouli lasts longest (Patchouli 75/100, Cachet Noir 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Cachet Noir or Patchouli?
Projection is very close: Cachet Noir 63/100, Patchouli 61/100 for sillage.
Do Cachet Noir and Patchouli smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Ylang-Ylang, Rose and Amber.
Is Cachet Noir or Patchouli better for summer or winter?
For summer, Patchouli is the stronger pick. For winter, Patchouli is the stronger pick. Cachet Noir suits evening wear; Patchouli suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Cachet Noir and Patchouli?
Cachet Noir has top notes of Aldehydes, Galbanum, Pimento and Cardamom, heart notes of Carnation, Cinnamon, Patchouli and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Amber, Benzoin, Cedar and Olibanum. Patchouli has top notes of Coconut Milk and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Patchouli, Iris, Cedar and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Amber, Olibanum, Labdanum and Myrhh.
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