Eau Sans Pareil vs Patchouly
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
24%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Eau Sans Pareil takes 2 of 3 categories.
Eau Sans PareilChoose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
PatchoulyChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Best in winter, evening wear.
Eau Sans Pareil2/3
Patchouly0/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Eau Sans Pareil
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Eau Sans Pareil
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Eau Sans PareilPenhaligon'sPatchoulyByblosWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.82/ 5 · 342 votes
Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%
4.00/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 20%Had 8%Want 73%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate35%Love
42%Like
7%Ok
15%Dislike
0%Hate
293 votes
29%Love
57%Like
0%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate
7 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityEau Sans Pareil
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
sweet92%
fruity84%
aromatic77%
citrus69%
rose61%
warm spicy100%
woody91%
vanilla83%
amber74%
patchouli65%
balsamic56%
Scent match24%Clearly different · both woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
RaspberryCypressAldehydesPineappleKumquatBergamotMarigoldMandarin Orange
Heart
RoseCloveYlang-YlangJasmineOrris RootAfrican Orange FlowerLicoriceLily-of-the-Valley
Base
oak mossVetiverPatchouliVirginia CedarAmberMuskBenzoinVanille
Top
CloveAmalfi LemonBergamot
Heart
CoumarinFrench labdanumPeach
Base
PatchouliBenzoinMuskVirginia CedarVanille
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Clove, Patchouli and Virginia Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter59
Day–
Night–
Spring0
Summer0
Fall50
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#6,276
PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour
Launched—
Reviews35
Overall rank#59,054
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerEau Sans PareilHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEau Sans Pareil is a sparkling, green-fruity chypre with tart raspberry, citrus, cypress and aldehydes up front. On skin, reviewers often describe it as airy, sharp, woody and lightly powdery rather than simple sweetness. It suits people who enjoy vintage-leaning fruit, moss and clean woods. Sample first if jammy ras…
Reviews →Patchouly by Byblos is a warm, resinous oriental woody fragrance that balances spice with comfort. Built around a core of earthy patchouli, clove, and sweet vanilla, it offers a grounded scent suitable for crisp fall days or cool office evenings. It is a reliable, unisex choice for those who appreciate classic woody p…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Eau Sans Pareil or Patchouly?
Eau Sans Pareil takes 2 of 3 categories. Eau Sans Pareil is rated 3.82/5 from 342 votes; Patchouly is rated 4.00/5 from 7 votes. Choose Eau Sans Pareil for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Patchouly for a warm spicy and woody character. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Eau Sans Pareil or Patchouly?
Eau Sans Pareil lasts longest (Eau Sans Pareil 69/100, Patchouly 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Eau Sans Pareil or Patchouly?
Projection is very close: Eau Sans Pareil 63/100, Patchouly 63/100 for sillage.
Do Eau Sans Pareil and Patchouly smell similar?
Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Clove, Patchouli and Virginia Cedar.
Is Eau Sans Pareil or Patchouly better for summer or winter?
Patchouly suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Eau Sans Pareil and Patchouly?
Eau Sans Pareil has top notes of Raspberry, Cypress, Aldehydes and Pineapple, heart notes of Rose, Clove, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, a base of oak moss, Vetiver, Patchouli and Virginia Cedar. Patchouly has top notes of Clove, Amalfi Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Coumarin, French labdanum and Peach, a base of Patchouli, Benzoin, Musk and Virginia Cedar.
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