Fragrance comparison

D7 Aoud vs Patchouli Essentiel

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 46 ratings analysed

3 wins

D7 Aoud

The Dua Brand

4.002 votes

Rank #50,955 AmberCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Patchouli Essentiel

Acorelle

4.0544 votes

Rank #13,198 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

D7 Aoud takes 3 of 4 categories.

D7 Aoud
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Patchouli Essentiel
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

D7 Aoud3/4

Patchouli Essentiel1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: D7 Aoud
Sillage & projection: D7 Aoud
Value for money: D7 Aoud
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Patchouli Essentiel

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

D7 AoudThe Dua Brand

Patchouli EssentielAcorelle

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 75%Had 0%Want 25%

4.05/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 35%Had 7%Want 58%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

51%Love

38%Like

5%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

37 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityD7 Aoud

SillageD7 Aoud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value67

Category winnerD7 AoudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

citrus92%

oud84%

patchouli77%

warm spicy69%

woody61%

amber100%

woody91%

balsamic83%

patchouli74%

warm spicy65%

sweet56%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both amber, woody and patchouli

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Mandarin OrangeFrench labdanumPatchouliAgarwoodMyrrh

No top / heart / base split published

Top

French labdanumMyrrh

Heart

OpoponaxClary Sage

Base

PatchouliVanillaAmberVetiver

InformationalShared notesFrench labdanum, Patchouli and Myrrh. Durations are only published for D7 Aoud, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Spring29

Summer43

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 40%Party 23%Casual 20%Work 17%

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,955

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#13,198

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerPatchouli EssentielHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Dua Brand D7 Aoud delivers an unapologetic burst of candied mandarin orange over dense, resinous woods. The opening hits fast with a tart citrus brightness and a faint solvent flash. That sharpness fades within five minutes. Dark agarwood and earthy patchouli take over the midsection, wrapping the skin in a warm, …

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Patchouli Essentiel is a dark, resinous patchouli with a clear boozy streak, think cognac or bourbon over warm amber and woods. It opens with labdanum and myrrh, then turns earthy, sweet, and comforting as vanilla and balsamic resins settle in. Expect an oil-like patchouli feel that can read mature and a little dirty …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, D7 Aoud or Patchouli Essentiel?

D7 Aoud takes 3 of 4 categories. D7 Aoud is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Patchouli Essentiel is rated 4.05/5 from 44 votes. Choose D7 Aoud for a amber and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Patchouli Essentiel for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, D7 Aoud or Patchouli Essentiel?

D7 Aoud lasts longest (D7 Aoud 70/100, Patchouli Essentiel 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, D7 Aoud or Patchouli Essentiel?

D7 Aoud projects furthest (D7 Aoud 63/100, Patchouli Essentiel 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do D7 Aoud and Patchouli Essentiel smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and patchouli accords. Common notes include French labdanum, Patchouli and Myrrh.

Is D7 Aoud or Patchouli Essentiel better for summer or winter?

D7 Aoud suits evening wear; Patchouli Essentiel suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in D7 Aoud and Patchouli Essentiel?

D7 Aoud features Mandarin Orange, French labdanum, Patchouli, Agarwood and Myrrh. Patchouli Essentiel has top notes of French labdanum and Myrrh, heart notes of Opoponax and Clary Sage, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, Amber and Vetiver.