Fragrance comparison

Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly vs The Penthouse

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 125 ratings analysed

3 wins

Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly

Anthologie

4.19121 votes

Rank #13,183 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

The Penthouse

Henry Jacques

4.254 votes

Rank #45,087 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly takes 3 of 4 categories.

Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
The Penthouse
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly3/4

The Penthouse1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: The Penthouse
Sillage & projection: Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly
Value for money: Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ce N'est Pas Un PatchoulyAnthologie

The PenthouseHenry Jacques

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 121 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

35%Like

17%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

101 votes

50%Love

25%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityThe Penthouse

SillageCe N'est Pas Un Patchouly

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value42

Category winnerCe N'est Pas Un PatchoulyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

citrus77%

patchouli69%

green61%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

amber77%

vanilla69%

aromatic61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PeppermintGeraniumBitter OrangeItalian LemonBergamot

Heart

PatchouliMateCarrotNutmeg

Base

Balsam FirGuaiac WoodBenzoinTonka Bean

Top

Bitter OrangeNutmegCinnamon LeafPink PepperCypressCocoaBergamot

Heart

ClovesCedarwoodPatchouliPepperGeraniumJasmine

Base

BenzoinSandalwoodTonka BeanVanillaOudCumin

InformationalShared notesGeranium, Bitter Orange, Bergamot and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter38

Day–

Night–

Spring40

Summer20

Fall100

Winter80

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men43

Unisex51

Women6

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,183

PerfumerLucien Ferrero

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#45,087

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerCe N'est Pas Un PatchoulyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly is a fresh, aromatic patchouli built to feel lighter than the name suggests. Reviewers describe a minty, citrus-bright opening with mate, geranium and spice, then a softened patchouli that turns earthy, green and faintly sweet rather than dark or heavy. It suits people who like patchouli in a…

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The Penthouse by Henry Jacques opens with a crisp burst of bitter orange, pink pepper, and sharp nutmeg before settling into a deep, woody interior. As the top notes fade, a dense spine of cedarwood, patchouli, and warm cloves takes control, giving the fragrance a rich, structural weight on skin. The dry-down brings o…

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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, Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly or The Penthouse?

Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly takes 3 of 4 categories. Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly is rated 4.19/5 from 121 votes; The Penthouse is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose The Penthouse for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly or The Penthouse?

The Penthouse lasts longest (The Penthouse 80/100, Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly or The Penthouse?

Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly projects furthest (Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly 58/100, The Penthouse 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly and The Penthouse smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Geranium, Bitter Orange, Bergamot and Patchouli.

Is Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly or The Penthouse better for summer or winter?

The Penthouse suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly and The Penthouse?

Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly has top notes of Peppermint, Geranium, Bitter Orange and Italian Lemon, heart notes of Patchouli, Mate, Carrot and Nutmeg, a base of Balsam Fir, Guaiac Wood, Benzoin and Tonka Bean. The Penthouse has top notes of Bitter Orange, Nutmeg, Cinnamon Leaf and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Cloves, Cedarwood, Patchouli and Pepper, a base of Benzoin, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Vanilla.