Fragrance comparison

Choc de Cardin vs Exclusive Patchouli

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 267 ratings analysed

Choc de Cardin

Pierre Cardin

4.03265 votes

Rank #27,147 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

Exclusive Patchouli

The Dua Brand

4.502 votes

Rank #52,587 PowderyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Choc de Cardin
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Exclusive Patchouli
Choose it for a powdery and green character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Choc de Cardin2/4

Exclusive Patchouli2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Choc de CardinPierre Cardin

Exclusive PatchouliThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 265 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

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

40%Love

39%Like

9%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

265 votes

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

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityExclusive Patchouli

SillageExclusive Patchouli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value63

Category winnerChoc de CardinBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

green92%

woody84%

mossy77%

earthy69%

fresh spicy61%

powdery100%

green92%

sweet84%

iris77%

patchouli69%

musky61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotGreen NotesAldehydesBasilLemonPeach

Heart

RoseOrris RootLily-of-the-ValleyHoneyJasmine

Base

OakmossSandalwoodCivetPatchouliAmberMusk

Notes

Green NotesMarshmallowOrris RootPatchouliMimosaCivet

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesGreen Notes, Orris Root, Civet and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Exclusive Patchouli, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter54

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men12

Unisex54

Women34

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,147

PerfumerFrancoise Caron

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#52,587

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerChoc de CardinHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pierre Cardin Choc de Cardin is a vibrant chypre floral fragrance from 1981, built around sharp citrus and green notes that rest on a classic oakmoss base. Francoise Caron composed this scent for women seeking a bright, crisp daytime option that balances mossy warmth with herbal clarity during warm spring afternoons.

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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 is better, Choc de Cardin or Exclusive Patchouli?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Choc de Cardin is rated 4.03/5 from 265 votes; Exclusive Patchouli is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Choc de Cardin for a citrus and green character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Exclusive Patchouli for a powdery and green character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Choc de Cardin or Exclusive Patchouli?

Exclusive Patchouli lasts longest (Exclusive Patchouli 80/100, Choc de Cardin 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Choc de Cardin or Exclusive Patchouli?

Exclusive Patchouli projects furthest (Exclusive Patchouli 75/100, Choc de Cardin 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Choc de Cardin and Exclusive Patchouli smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Orris Root, Civet and Patchouli.

Is Choc de Cardin 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 Choc de Cardin and Exclusive Patchouli?

Choc de Cardin has top notes of Bergamot, Green Notes, Aldehydes and Basil, heart notes of Rose, Orris Root, Lily-of-the-Valley and Honey, a base of Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Civet and Patchouli. Exclusive Patchouli features Green Notes, Marshmallow, Orris Root, Patchouli and Mimosa.