Fragrance comparison

Debut vs Patchouli

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 123 ratings analysed

Debut

Parfums DelRae

3.83117 votes

Rank #18,743 GreenYellow Floral

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6%scent match

Clearly different

Patchouli

Jouri

3.836 votes

Rank #52,217 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Debut
Choose it for a green and yellow floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Patchouli
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Debut2/4

Patchouli2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DebutParfums DelRae

PatchouliJouri

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 117 votes

Have 36%Had 18%Want 46%

3.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 38%Had 8%Want 54%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

44%Like

2%Ok

23%Dislike

0%Hate

117 votes

17%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityPatchouli

SillageDebut

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value50

Category winnerPatchouliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

green100%

yellow floral92%

sweet84%

citrus77%

floral69%

white floral61%

woody100%

earthy91%

patchouli83%

fruity74%

aromatic65%

mossy56%

Scent match6%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Green NotesLimeBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Lily-of-the-ValleyLime (Linden) BlossomYlang-YlangCyclamen

Base5-7 hrs

MuskVetiverSandalwood

Top

PlumAldehydesViolet LeavesPeachBlack CurrantBalsam FirPineappleBergamot

Heart

JasmineRoseGeraniumLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-Ylang

Base

PatchouliOakmossVetiverCypriol Oil or NagarmothaVanillaLeather

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley, Ylang-Ylang and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Debut, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer70

Fall19

Winter7

Day100

Night16

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Casual 39%Work 35%Date 18%Party 8%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,743

PerfumerMichel Roudnitska

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#52,217

PerfumerAli Abdulla Almarzooqi

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDebutHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Debut by Parfums DelRae is a radiant botanical floral that captures the exhilarating arrival of spring. The scent opens with an unmistakable crunch of crushed green leaves, bitter bergamot, and zesty lime peel. This lively opening quickly softens into a sunlit heart of golden linden blossom, dewy lily-of-the-valley, a…

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Jouri's Patchouli opens with a sharp burst of plum and clean aldehydes, quickly settling into a deep, earthy moss. It transitions from fruity top notes to a heavy base of vetiver and leather, making it ideal for cool autumn evenings. The blend feels sturdy on skin, offering an assertive presence for casual wearers.

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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, Debut or Patchouli?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Debut is rated 3.83/5 from 117 votes; Patchouli is rated 3.83/5 from 6 votes. Choose Debut for a green and yellow floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Patchouli for a woody and earthy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Debut or Patchouli?

Patchouli lasts longest (Patchouli 80/100, Debut 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Debut or Patchouli?

Debut projects furthest (Debut 70/100, Patchouli 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Debut and Patchouli smell similar?

Clearly different: a 6% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley, Ylang-Ylang and Vetiver.

Is Debut or Patchouli better for summer or winter?

Debut suits daytime wear; Patchouli suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Debut and Patchouli?

Debut has top notes of Green Notes, Lime and Bergamot, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Lime (Linden) Blossom, Ylang-Ylang and Cyclamen, a base of Musk, Vetiver and Sandalwood. Patchouli has top notes of Plum, Aldehydes, Violet Leaves and Peach, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose, Geranium and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, Vetiver and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha.