Fragrance comparison

Emerald Oud & Orchid vs Patchouli Dangerous

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 14 ratings analysed

Emerald Oud & Orchid

Sri London

4.001 votes

Rank #60,354 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Patchouli Dangerous

G Parfums

3.6913 votes

Rank #60,674 PatchouliWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Patchouli Dangerous takes 2 of 3 categories.

Emerald Oud & Orchid
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Patchouli Dangerous
Choose it for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Emerald Oud & Orchid1/3

Patchouli Dangerous2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Emerald Oud & OrchidSri London

Patchouli DangerousG Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

3.69/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 24%Had 16%Want 59%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

38%Love

31%Like

0%Ok

23%Dislike

8%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityPatchouli Dangerous

SillagePatchouli Dangerous

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

white floral61%

patchouli100%

woody91%

warm spicy83%

balsamic74%

amber65%

earthy56%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomDavanaDried FruitsOlibanum

Heart

LabdanumClovesIncenseJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyMyrhhRoseSaffron

Base

AmberCedarCashmere WoodMuskAgarwood (Oud)PatchouliVanillaVetiver

Top15-30 mins

Jasmine

Heart2-4 hrs

Cashmere WoodClovesGuaiac WoodTeak Wood

Base8-10+ hrs

PatchouliVanillaAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesCloves, Jasmine, Amber and Cashmere Wood. Durations are only published for Patchouli Dangerous, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring25

Summer0

Fall100

Winter75

Day32

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Not enough votes yet

Date 38%Casual 30%Party 22%Work 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,354

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#60,674

PerfumerOleg Grabchuk

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEmerald Oud & OrchidHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Emerald Oud & Orchid by Sri London blends warm amber, smoky olibanum, and sweet dried fruits with a rich backbone of smooth agarwood and cashmere wood. The opening hits with aromatic cardamom and herbal davana, creating an inviting, spiced warmth that feels like stepping into a cozy lounge on a chilly evening. As it s…

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Patchouli Dangerous by G Parfums opens with an unexpected flash of crisp jasmine before diving straight into murky, wooded shadows. The initial alcohol rush burns off in three minutes. What follows is a dense core of clove spikes, smoky guaiac wood, and dry teak wood. The fragrance feels thick, brooding, and unpolishe…

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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, Emerald Oud & Orchid or Patchouli Dangerous?

Patchouli Dangerous takes 2 of 3 categories. Emerald Oud & Orchid is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Patchouli Dangerous is rated 3.69/5 from 13 votes. Choose Emerald Oud & Orchid for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Patchouli Dangerous for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Emerald Oud & Orchid or Patchouli Dangerous?

Patchouli Dangerous lasts longest (Patchouli Dangerous 70/100, Emerald Oud & Orchid 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Emerald Oud & Orchid or Patchouli Dangerous?

Patchouli Dangerous projects furthest (Patchouli Dangerous 67/100, Emerald Oud & Orchid 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Emerald Oud & Orchid and Patchouli Dangerous smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Cloves, Jasmine, Amber and Cashmere Wood.

Is Emerald Oud & Orchid or Patchouli Dangerous better for summer or winter?

Emerald Oud & Orchid suits day or night wear; Patchouli Dangerous suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Emerald Oud & Orchid and Patchouli Dangerous?

Emerald Oud & Orchid has top notes of Cardamom, Davana, Dried Fruits and Olibanum, heart notes of Labdanum, Cloves, Incense and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Cedar, Cashmere Wood and Musk. Patchouli Dangerous has top notes of Jasmine, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, Cloves, Guaiac Wood and Teak Wood, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, Amber and Musk.