Essencial Masculino vs Patchouli
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
43%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Patchouli takes 4 of 5 categories.
Essencial MasculinoChoose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.
PatchouliChoose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Essencial Masculino1/5
Patchouli4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Patchouli
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Patchouli
- Sillage & projection
- Patchouli
- Value for money
- Essencial Masculino
- 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
Essencial MasculinoNaturaPatchouliPerfumer HWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.91/ 5 · 1,291 votes
Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%
4.32/ 5 · 57 votes
Have 25%Had 2%Want 74%
Category winnerPatchouliRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate34%Love
43%Like
11%Ok
10%Dislike
2%Hate
1,277 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
Category winners
LongevityPatchouli
SillagePatchouli
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerEssencial MasculinoBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
woody91%
aromatic83%
citrus74%
amber65%
powdery56%
woody100%
patchouli92%
fresh spicy84%
aromatic77%
warm spicy69%
green61%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotNutmegGrapefruitBasilLavenderGalbanumJuniper
Heart
RosemaryPatchouliSageGeraniumJasmine
Base
Virginia CedarMyrhhoak mossSandalwoodAmberMuskFir
Top
GalbanumBlack PepperJuniperIris
Heart
AngelicaYlang-Ylang
Base
Indonesian Patchouli LeafAmberVirginia Cedar
InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Juniper, Virginia Cedar and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring72
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer20
Fall80
Winter80
Day100
Night50
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#26,114
PerfumerVeronique Dupont
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#6,105
PerfumerLyn Harris
Launched—
Reviews27
Category winnerPatchouliHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEssencial Masculino by Natura is a robust aromatic fougere that leans into traditional woody and spicy profiles. Released in 1995, it relies on a classic structure of bergamot, juniper, and oak moss. It is a serious, grounded fragrance that works well for professionals who prefer a clean, sharp scent profile over mode…
Reviews →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…
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, Essencial Masculino or Patchouli?
Patchouli takes 4 of 5 categories. Essencial Masculino is rated 3.91/5 from 1,291 votes; Patchouli is rated 4.32/5 from 57 votes. Choose Essencial Masculino for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter. Choose Patchouli for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Essencial Masculino or Patchouli?
Patchouli lasts longest (Patchouli 75/100, Essencial Masculino 71/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Essencial Masculino or Patchouli?
Projection is very close: Patchouli 63/100, Essencial Masculino 62/100 for sillage.
Do Essencial Masculino and Patchouli smell similar?
Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Juniper, Virginia Cedar and Amber.
Is Essencial Masculino or Patchouli better for summer or winter?
Patchouli suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Essencial Masculino and Patchouli?
Essencial Masculino has top notes of Bergamot, Nutmeg, Grapefruit and Basil, heart notes of Rosemary, Patchouli, Sage and Geranium, a base of Virginia Cedar, Myrhh, oak moss 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.
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