Fragrance comparison

Deneuve vs Patchouli

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 308 ratings analysed

3 wins

Deneuve

Catherine Deneuve

4.51251 votes

Rank #26,241 GreenWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Patchouli

Perfumer H

4.3257 votes

Rank #6,105 WoodyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Deneuve takes 3 of 5 categories.

Deneuve
Choose it for a green and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Patchouli
Choose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Deneuve3/5

Patchouli2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DeneuveCatherine Deneuve

PatchouliPerfumer H

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.51/ 5 · 251 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

4.32/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 25%Had 2%Want 74%

Category winnerDeneuveRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

61%Love

33%Like

1%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

251 votes

64%Love

36%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityDeneuve

SillageDeneuve

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value52

Category winnerPatchouliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

woody92%

powdery84%

floral77%

white floral69%

fresh spicy61%

woody100%

patchouli92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

green61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody, green and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

GalbanumAldehydesGreen NotesNeroliBasilBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

HyacinthIrisRoseLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangVioletJasmine

Base6-9+ hrs

oak mossCivettaVirginia CedarSandalwoodMusk

Top

GalbanumBlack PepperJuniperIris

Heart

AngelicaYlang-Ylang

Base

Indonesian Patchouli LeafAmberVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Iris, Ylang-Ylang and Virginia Cedar. Durations are only published for Deneuve, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter97

Day86

Night100

Spring100

Summer20

Fall80

Winter80

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex16

Women84

Men33

Unisex58

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,241

PerfumerJacques Vermorel

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,105

PerfumerLyn Harris

Launched—

Reviews27

Category winnerPatchouliHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Deneuve by Catherine Deneuve opens with an assertive snap of bitter green galbanum, bright bergamot, and crisp aldehydes that smell like cool autumn air cutting through evergreen foliage. Rather than drying down into a sweet floral cloud, this 1986 classic turns velvety and earthy. A dewy bouquet of spring hyacinth, p…

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Patchouli by Perfumer H is a dry, transparent take on patchouli, shaped with pepper, juniper, galbanum and cedar rather than heavy sweetness or boozy depth. It smells green, woody and quietly polished, with iris and angelica giving the composition a clean, almost soapy softness. Best for patchouli lovers who want some…

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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, Deneuve or Patchouli?

Deneuve takes 3 of 5 categories. Deneuve is rated 4.51/5 from 251 votes; Patchouli is rated 4.32/5 from 57 votes. Choose Deneuve for a green and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Patchouli for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Deneuve or Patchouli?

They last about the same: Deneuve 77/100, Patchouli 75/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Deneuve or Patchouli?

Deneuve projects furthest (Deneuve 70/100, Patchouli 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Deneuve and Patchouli smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, green and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Iris, Ylang-Ylang and Virginia Cedar.

Is Deneuve or Patchouli better for summer or winter?

Deneuve suits evening wear; Patchouli suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Deneuve and Patchouli?

Deneuve has top notes of Galbanum, Aldehydes, Green Notes and Neroli, heart notes of Hyacinth, Iris, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of oak moss, Civetta, Virginia Cedar and Sandalwood. Patchouli has top notes of Galbanum, Black Pepper, Juniper and Iris, heart notes of Angelica and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Amber and Virginia Cedar.