Fragrance comparison

Exclusive Intense vs Patchouli

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 61 ratings analysed

Exclusive Intense

Junaid Jamshed

3.754 votes

Rank #50,825 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Patchouli

Perfumer H

4.3257 votes

Rank #6,105 WoodyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Patchouli takes 3 of 4 categories.

Exclusive Intense
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Patchouli
Choose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Exclusive Intense1/4

Patchouli3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Patchouli
Sillage & projection: Patchouli
Value for money: Exclusive Intense
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

Exclusive IntenseJunaid Jamshed

PatchouliPerfumer H

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 38%Had 25%Want 38%

4.32/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 25%Had 2%Want 74%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

25%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityPatchouli

SillagePatchouli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value52

Category winnerExclusive IntenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic88%

amber77%

fresh spicy65%

woody53%

yellow floral42%

woody100%

patchouli92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

green61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotLemonOrangeJuniperBlack Pepper

Heart

GeraniumPetitgrainYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base

Amber

Top

GalbanumBlack PepperJuniperIris

Heart

AngelicaYlang-Ylang

Base

Indonesian Patchouli LeafAmberVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesJuniper, Black Pepper, Ylang-Ylang 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 season

Spring40

Summer20

Fall100

Winter40

Day50

Night100

Spring100

Summer20

Fall80

Winter80

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men57

Unisex29

Women14

Men33

Unisex58

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,825

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#6,105

PerfumerLyn Harris

Launched—

Reviews27

Category winnerPatchouliHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Exclusive Intense by Junaid Jamshed is a citrus-forward masculine fragrance that pairs bright bergamot and lemon with a spicy juniper and black pepper kick. Settling into a warm amber base, it provides a versatile option for daily wear in the office or casual settings. It focuses on a clean aromatic profile that balan…

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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…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Exclusive Intense or Patchouli?

Patchouli takes 3 of 4 categories. Exclusive Intense is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes; Patchouli is rated 4.32/5 from 57 votes. Choose Exclusive Intense for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Patchouli for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Exclusive Intense or Patchouli?

Patchouli lasts longest (Patchouli 75/100, Exclusive Intense 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Exclusive Intense or Patchouli?

Patchouli projects furthest (Patchouli 63/100, Exclusive Intense 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Exclusive Intense and Patchouli smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Juniper, Black Pepper, Ylang-Ylang and Amber.

Is Exclusive Intense or Patchouli better for summer or winter?

Exclusive Intense suits evening wear; Patchouli suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Exclusive Intense and Patchouli?

Exclusive Intense has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Orange and Juniper, heart notes of Geranium, Petitgrain, Ylang-Ylang and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Amber. 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.