Fragrance comparison

Dusk vs Patchouli

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 12 ratings analysed

Dusk

Mar Galliti

3.676 votes

Rank #52,689 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

15%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Patchouli

Jouri

3.836 votes

Rank #51,482 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Patchouli takes 4 of 4 categories.

Dusk
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Patchouli
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Dusk0/4

Patchouli4/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Patchouli
Sillage & projection: Patchouli
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

DuskMar Galliti

PatchouliJouri

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

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

17%Love

50%Like

17%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityPatchouli

SillagePatchouli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value50

Category winnerPatchouliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

herbal77%

green69%

floral61%

woody100%

earthy91%

patchouli83%

fruity74%

aromatic65%

mossy56%

Scent match15%Clearly different · both aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

DillLime

Heart2-3 hrs

MimosaLemon BalmChamomileJasmineTulsiYlang-Ylang

Base4-6 hrs

VetiverAngelicaOakmoss

Top

PlumAldehydesViolet LeavesPeachBlack CurrantBalsam FirPineappleBergamot

Heart

JasmineRoseGeraniumLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-Ylang

Base

PatchouliOakmossVetiverCypriol Oil or NagarmothaVanillaLeather

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Vetiver and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Dusk, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night44

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Casual 43%Work 31%Date 17%Party 9%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,689

PerfumerZita Gyurokovics

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#51,482

PerfumerAli Abdulla Almarzooqi

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPatchouliHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dusk by Mar Galliti opens with an unapologetic snap of crushed garden dill and tart lime peel. It is raw and green. The first two minutes hit sharp, almost like snapping fresh vegetable stalks after rain. Soon, herbal lemon balm and soothing chamomile soften the edges, supported by honeyed mimosa petals and a touch of…

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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, Dusk or Patchouli?

Patchouli takes 4 of 4 categories. Dusk is rated 3.67/5 from 6 votes; Patchouli is rated 3.83/5 from 6 votes. Choose Dusk for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Patchouli for a woody and earthy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Dusk or Patchouli?

Patchouli lasts longest (Patchouli 80/100, Dusk 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dusk or Patchouli?

Patchouli projects furthest (Patchouli 67/100, Dusk 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dusk and Patchouli smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Vetiver and Oakmoss.

Is Dusk or Patchouli better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Dusk and Patchouli?

Dusk has top notes of Dill and Lime, heart notes of Mimosa, Lemon Balm, Chamomile and Jasmine, a base of Vetiver, Angelica and Oakmoss. 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.