Fragrance comparison

Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly vs VIII Eight

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 122 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly

Anthologie

4.19121 votes

Rank #13,183 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

VIII Eight

Azalea Parfums

4.001 votes

Rank #66,841 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
VIII Eight
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly4/4

VIII Eight0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly
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

VIII EightAzalea Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 121 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityCe N'est Pas Un Patchouly

SillageCe N'est Pas Un Patchouly

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value50

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%

amber100%

fresh spicy88%

herbal77%

woody65%

musky53%

powdery42%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and woody

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

ArtemisiaStyraxBergamotLavenderCinnamonNutmegAppleGrapefruit

Heart

LabdanumGeraniumAgarwoodTobaccoOudLily-of-the-ValleyCashmeranJasmine

Base

BenzoinAmberLeatherGuaiac WoodSandalwoodTonka BeanVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesGeranium, Bergamot, Nutmeg and Guaiac Wood. 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–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men43

Unisex51

Women6

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,183

PerfumerLucien Ferrero

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#66,841

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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VIII Eight reads as a warm amber woody scent with a spicy, herbal opening and a darker, resinous core. Saffron, cardamom, lavender and citrus brighten the top before tobacco, oud, leather and vanilla settle in. It looks best suited to someone who enjoys textured, slightly old-school orientals with a dry woody base ra…

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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 VIII Eight?

Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly takes 4 of 4 categories. Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly is rated 4.19/5 from 121 votes; VIII Eight is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose VIII Eight for a amber and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly or VIII Eight?

Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly lasts longest (Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly 71/100, VIII Eight 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly or VIII Eight?

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

Do Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly and VIII Eight smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Geranium, Bergamot, Nutmeg and Guaiac Wood.

Is Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly or VIII Eight better for summer or winter?

VIII Eight suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly and VIII Eight?

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. VIII Eight has top notes of Artemisia, Styrax, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Labdanum, Geranium, Agarwood and Tobacco, a base of Benzoin, Amber, Leather and Guaiac Wood.