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Carlisle vs Patchouli TB

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

Updated 5,568 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Carlisle takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Carlisle

    Choose it for a vanilla and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

  • Patchouli TB

    Choose it for a vanilla and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Carlisle5/7
Patchouli TB2/7
Ratings & consensus
Carlisle
Community sentiment
Carlisle
Longevity
Carlisle
Sillage & projection
Carlisle
Value for money
Patchouli TB
Versatility
Patchouli TB
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Carlisle

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
CarlisleParfums de Marly
Patchouli TBNiche4All
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.37/ 5 · 5,530 votes
Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%
4.13/ 5 · 38 votes
Have 61%Had 11%Want 28%
Category winnerCarlisleRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
64%Love
20%Like
8%Ok
6%Dislike
2%Hate

5,530 votes

55%Love
26%Like
5%Ok
3%Dislike
11%Hate

38 votes

Category winnerCarlisleMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity82
〰 Sillage73
♥ Love / hate84
⏱ Longevity71
〰 Sillage62
♥ Love / hate78
Category winners

LongevityCarlisle

SillageCarlisle

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value34
¤ Price value68
Category winnerPatchouli TBBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
vanilla100%
patchouli92%
warm spicy84%
fresh spicy77%
woody69%
balsamic61%
vanilla100%
fresh spicy92%
fruity84%
patchouli77%
rose69%
sweet61%
Scent match60%Closely related · both vanilla, patchouli and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top20-30 mins
NutmegGreen AppleSaffron
Heart3-4 hrs
Tonka BeanRoseOsmanthusDavana
Base8-12+ hrs
PatchouliVanillaOpoponax
Top
Green AppleNutmeg
Heart
Tonka BeanRose
Base
VanillaPatchouli
InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Green Apple, Tonka Bean and Rose. Durations are only published for Carlisle, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring37
Summer9
Fall0
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Spring54
Summer7
Fall93
Winter100
Day62
Night100
Category winnerPatchouli TBMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men86
Unisex12
Women2
Men69
Unisex22
Women8
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#429

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews210

Overall rank#26,438

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerCarlisleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parfums de Marly Carlisle is a rich oriental fragrance centered on crisp green apple, earthy patchouli, and dark bourbon vanilla. The first spray releases a brisk burst of nutmeg and tart fruit before settling into a warm, resinous heart of tonka bean and sweet opoponax. It smells dense, smoky, and undeniably upscale.…

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Patchouli TB by Niche4All is a spicy, woody fragrance that relies on a potent blend of green apple and nutmeg. As the scent settles, warm tonka bean and vanilla emerge, grounding the crisp fruitiness in a rich, resinous base. This is a versatile choice for anyone wanting a balanced, cozy scent profile that performs we…

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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.

Recent comparisons

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Carlisle or Patchouli TB?

Carlisle takes 5 of 7 categories. Carlisle is rated 4.37/5 from 5,530 votes; Patchouli TB is rated 4.13/5 from 38 votes. Choose Carlisle for a vanilla and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Patchouli TB for a vanilla and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Carlisle or Patchouli TB?

Carlisle lasts longest (Carlisle 82/100, Patchouli TB 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Carlisle or Patchouli TB?

Carlisle projects furthest (Carlisle 73/100, Patchouli TB 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Carlisle and Patchouli TB smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, patchouli and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Green Apple, Tonka Bean and Rose.

Is Carlisle or Patchouli TB better for summer or winter?

For summer, Carlisle is the stronger pick. For winter, Carlisle is the stronger pick. Carlisle suits evening wear; Patchouli TB suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Carlisle and Patchouli TB?

Carlisle has top notes of Nutmeg, Green Apple and Saffron, heart notes of Tonka Bean, Rose, Osmanthus and Davana, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla and Opoponax. Patchouli TB has top notes of Green Apple and Nutmeg, heart notes of Tonka Bean and Rose, a base of Vanilla and Patchouli.

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