Fragrance comparison

Carpe Diem vs Exclusive Patchouli

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 2 ratings analysed

3 wins

Carpe Diem

By Shaik

—0 votes

Rank #69,107 PowderyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

89%scent match

Very similar

Exclusive Patchouli

The Dua Brand

4.502 votes

Rank #52,587 PowderyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Carpe Diem takes 3 of 4 categories.

Carpe Diem
Choose it for a powdery and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Exclusive Patchouli
Choose it for a powdery and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Carpe Diem3/4

Exclusive Patchouli1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Carpe Diem
Sillage & projection: Carpe Diem
Value for money: Carpe Diem
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Exclusive Patchouli

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Carpe DiemBy Shaik

Exclusive PatchouliThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 43%Had 29%Want 29%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

50%Love

50%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

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityCarpe Diem

SillageCarpe Diem

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value63

Category winnerCarpe DiemBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

green92%

sweet84%

iris77%

patchouli69%

musky61%

powdery100%

green92%

sweet84%

iris77%

patchouli69%

musky61%

Scent match89%Very similar · both powdery, green and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PatchouliGreen NotesOrris

Heart

Mimosa

Base

MarshmallowCivet

Notes

Green NotesMarshmallowOrris RootPatchouliMimosaCivet

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Green Notes, Mimosa and Marshmallow. Durations are only published for Exclusive Patchouli, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#69,107

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#52,587

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerExclusive PatchouliHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carpe Diem by By Shaik is a complex unisex fragrance that leans into a earthy, powdery chypre profile. It opens with sharp patchouli and green notes, softening quickly into a sweet, musky heart featuring marshmallow and civet. This 2018 release thrives in cooler weather, offering a distinct, long-lasting presence for …

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Exclusive Patchouli by The Dua Brand presents a distinct chypre profile that balances dense earthiness with surprising sweetness. The fragrance opens with brisk green notes that slice through the air before unveiling a rich patchouli foundation. At its core, powdery orris root and gentle mimosa provide a soft, floral …

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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 lasts longer, Carpe Diem or Exclusive Patchouli?

Carpe Diem lasts longest (Carpe Diem 100/100, Exclusive Patchouli 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Carpe Diem or Exclusive Patchouli?

Carpe Diem projects furthest (Carpe Diem 100/100, Exclusive Patchouli 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Carpe Diem and Exclusive Patchouli smell similar?

Very similar: a 89% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, green and sweet accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Green Notes, Mimosa and Marshmallow.

Is Carpe Diem or Exclusive Patchouli better for summer or winter?

Exclusive Patchouli suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Carpe Diem and Exclusive Patchouli?

Carpe Diem has top notes of Patchouli, Green Notes and Orris, heart notes of Mimosa, a base of Marshmallow and Civet. Exclusive Patchouli features Green Notes, Marshmallow, Orris Root, Patchouli and Mimosa.