Fragrance comparison

El Camino vs Patchouli

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 9 ratings analysed

El Camino

DeskLab Parfums

4.673 votes

Rank #41,588 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Patchouli

Jouri

3.836 votes

Rank #51,803 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

El Camino
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Patchouli
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

El Camino2/4

Patchouli2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

El CaminoDeskLab Parfums

PatchouliJouri

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

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

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 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

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityPatchouli

SillagePatchouli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value50

Category winnerEl CaminoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

green69%

aldehydic61%

woody100%

earthy91%

patchouli83%

fruity74%

aromatic65%

mossy56%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Blood OrangeGreen NotesPatchouliAldehydesBergamotLavenderGasolineVetiverMuskBalsam Fir

No top / heart / base split published

Top

PlumAldehydesViolet LeavesPeachBlack CurrantBalsam FirPineappleBergamot

Heart

JasmineRoseGeraniumLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-Ylang

Base

PatchouliOakmossVetiverCypriol Oil or NagarmothaVanillaLeather

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Aldehydes, Bergamot and Vetiver. Durations are only published for El Camino, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night61

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 40%Work 33%Date 18%Party 10%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,588

PerfumerÁngel Ríos

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#51,803

PerfumerAli Abdulla Almarzooqi

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEl CaminoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

DeskLab Parfums El Camino hits skin with an electric shock of chilled bergamot and blood orange, backed by fizzy aldehydes and a distinct flicker of mechanical gasoline. That brief chemical spark feels intentional. It mimics hot tarmac on a crisp morning. Within twenty minutes, clean herbal lavender and sharp green pi…

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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, El Camino or Patchouli?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. El Camino is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Patchouli is rated 3.83/5 from 6 votes. Choose El Camino for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Patchouli for a woody and earthy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, El Camino or Patchouli?

Patchouli lasts longest (Patchouli 80/100, El Camino 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, El Camino or Patchouli?

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

Do El Camino and Patchouli smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Aldehydes, Bergamot and Vetiver.

Is El Camino or Patchouli better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in El Camino and Patchouli?

El Camino features Blood Orange, Green Notes, Patchouli, Aldehydes and Bergamot. 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.