Fragrance comparison

Cuore vs Patchouli Sauvage

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 145 ratings analysed

4 wins

Cuore

Grande

4.4520 votes

Rank #19,701 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Patchouli Sauvage

Houbigant

4.16125 votes

Rank #24,921 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cuore takes 4 of 5 categories.

Cuore
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Patchouli Sauvage
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Cuore4/5

Patchouli Sauvage1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CuoreGrande

Patchouli SauvageHoubigant

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.45/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 17%Had 3%Want 80%

4.16/ 5 · 125 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

Category winnerCuoreRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

70%Love

10%Like

15%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

42%Love

37%Like

15%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

125 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityCuore

SillageCuore

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value48

Category winnerPatchouli SauvageBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet86%

amber72%

woody58%

warm spicy44%

vanilla30%

woody100%

amber91%

patchouli83%

aromatic74%

earthy65%

citrus56%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

IncenseSpicesIrisRed BerriesClementineSaffronOrange

Heart

PlumRaisinDried FruitsBlackberryBlueberryLiquorPlum BlossomSugar Cane

Base

AmberTonka BeanVanillaGuaiac WoodOpoponaxCastoreumLabdanumBenzoin

Top15-30 mins

BergamotWhite Grapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

PatchouliLabdanumDried Fruits

Base6-10 hrs

Java vetiver oilCedarSandalAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesDried Fruits, Amber, Tonka Bean and Labdanum. Durations are only published for Patchouli Sauvage, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring82

Summer9

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring72

Summer19

Fall0

Winter100

Day53

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men21

Unisex57

Women21

Men64

Unisex32

Women3

Date 32%Work 27%Casual 25%Party 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,701

PerfumerMarius Pana

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#24,921

PerfumerAntoine Lie, Luca Maffei

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCuoreHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cuore by Grande opens with tart Clementine and dry saffron, quickly shifting into a dense heart of stewed plum, fig, and dark liquor. As the initial brightness settles, smoky incense and sticky toffee come forward. A heavy base of labdanum amber, tonka bean, and guaiac wood anchors the scent for chilly autumn evenings.

Reviews →

Patchouli Sauvage by Houbigant brings an earthy, modern twist to classic wood fragrances. The scent starts with a bright splash of white grapefruit and crisp bergamot. That initial tart bite cuts right through the opening alcohol lift. Within ten minutes, rich green patchouli emerges alongside warm labdanum resin and …

Reviews →

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Cuore or Patchouli Sauvage?

Cuore takes 4 of 5 categories. Cuore is rated 4.45/5 from 20 votes; Patchouli Sauvage is rated 4.16/5 from 125 votes. Choose Cuore for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Patchouli Sauvage for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cuore or Patchouli Sauvage?

Cuore lasts longest (Cuore 78/100, Patchouli Sauvage 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cuore or Patchouli Sauvage?

Cuore projects furthest (Cuore 75/100, Patchouli Sauvage 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cuore and Patchouli Sauvage smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Dried Fruits, Amber, Tonka Bean and Labdanum.

Is Cuore or Patchouli Sauvage better for summer or winter?

Cuore suits day or night wear; Patchouli Sauvage suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cuore and Patchouli Sauvage?

Cuore has top notes of Incense, Spices, Iris and Red Berries, heart notes of Plum, Raisin, Dried Fruits and Blackberry, a base of Amber, Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Guaiac Wood. Patchouli Sauvage has top notes of Bergamot and White Grapefruit, heart notes of Patchouli, Labdanum and Dried Fruits, a base of Java vetiver oil, Cedar, Sandal and Amber.