Fragrance comparison

Cassius vs Patchouli TB

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 521 ratings analysed

6 wins

Cassius

Maison Alhambra

4.26483 votes

Rank #814 VanillaPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

85%scent match

Very similar

Patchouli TB

Niche4All

4.1338 votes

Rank #26,251 VanillaFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cassius takes 6 of 7 categories.

Cassius
Choose it for a vanilla and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Patchouli TB
Choose it for a vanilla and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Cassius6/7

Patchouli TB1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CassiusMaison Alhambra

Patchouli TBNiche4All

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 483 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

4.13/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 61%Had 11%Want 28%

Category winnerCassiusRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

55%Love

28%Like

9%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

379 votes

55%Love

26%Like

5%Ok

3%Dislike

11%Hate

38 votes

Category winnerCassiusMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityCassius

SillageCassius

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value68

Category winnerCassiusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

patchouli92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

fruity61%

vanilla100%

fresh spicy92%

fruity84%

patchouli77%

rose69%

sweet61%

Scent match85%Very similar · both vanilla, fresh spicy and patchouli

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

NutmegGreen Apple

Heart

Tonka BeanRose

Base

PatchouliVanilla

Top

Green AppleNutmeg

Heart

Tonka BeanRose

Base

VanillaPatchouli

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Green Apple, Tonka Bean and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring54

Summer12

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring54

Summer7

Fall93

Winter100

Day62

Night100

Category winnerPatchouli TBMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex9

Women3

Men69

Unisex22

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#814

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews95

Overall rank#26,251

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerCassiusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cassius by Maison Alhambra is a warm, spicy fragrance that leans heavily into woody and resinous tones. With a backbone of nutmeg and patchouli, it creates a grounded presence perfect for crisp autumn evenings. This scent offers a serious, mature profile that moves from a sharp, crisp green apple opening into a linger…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Cassius or Patchouli TB?

Cassius takes 6 of 7 categories. Cassius is rated 4.26/5 from 483 votes; Patchouli TB is rated 4.13/5 from 38 votes. Choose Cassius for a vanilla and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Patchouli TB for a vanilla and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cassius or Patchouli TB?

Cassius lasts longest (Cassius 74/100, Patchouli TB 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cassius or Patchouli TB?

Projection is very close: Cassius 64/100, Patchouli TB 62/100 for sillage.

Do Cassius and Patchouli TB smell similar?

Very similar: a 85% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, fresh spicy and patchouli accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Green Apple, Tonka Bean and Rose.

Is Cassius or Patchouli TB better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Cassius and Patchouli TB?

Cassius has top notes of Nutmeg and Green Apple, heart notes of Tonka Bean and Rose, a base of Patchouli and Vanilla. Patchouli TB has top notes of Green Apple and Nutmeg, heart notes of Tonka Bean and Rose, a base of Vanilla and Patchouli.