Fragrance comparison

Exclusive Patchouli vs Guimauve de Soie

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 21 ratings analysed

3 wins

Exclusive Patchouli

The Dua Brand

4.502 votes

Rank #52,587 PowderyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

Guimauve de Soie

DSH Perfumes

4.0519 votes

Rank #22,580 PowderyViolet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Exclusive Patchouli takes 3 of 4 categories.

Exclusive Patchouli
Choose it for a powdery and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Guimauve de Soie
Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Exclusive Patchouli3/4

Guimauve de Soie1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Exclusive Patchouli
Sillage & projection: Exclusive Patchouli
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Exclusive Patchouli
Fragranxe ranking: Guimauve de Soie

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Exclusive PatchouliThe Dua Brand

Guimauve de SoieDSH Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 43%Had 29%Want 29%

4.05/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 23%Had 5%Want 72%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

37%Love

42%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityExclusive Patchouli

SillageExclusive Patchouli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

green92%

sweet84%

iris77%

patchouli69%

musky61%

powdery100%

violet92%

floral84%

vanilla77%

almond69%

musky61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both powdery and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Green NotesMarshmallowOrris RootPatchouliMimosaCivet

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

Violet LeafAniseLemonBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Parma VioletOrris RootHeliotropeBitter AlmondCacaoBulgarian RoseMimosa

Base5-7 hrs

MuskVanillaCivetMossTonka BeanAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Australian Sandalwood

Category winnerExclusive PatchouliLongest dry-down: 5 to 8 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day60

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,587

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#22,580

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerGuimauve de SoieHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Exclusive Patchouli by The Dua Brand presents a distinct chypre profile that balances dense earthiness with surprising sweetness. The fragrance opens with brisk green notes that slice through the air before unveiling a rich patchouli foundation. At its core, powdery orris root and gentle mimosa provide a soft, floral …

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Guimauve de Soie translates directly to silk marshmallow, but this is far from a sticky candy bomb. The fragrance opens with a brief snap of green violet leaf and crisp bergamot before softening into a pillowy haze. You quickly pick up powdery Parma violet and buttery orris root, paired with the faint bitterness of gr…

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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 Patchouli or Guimauve de Soie?

Exclusive Patchouli takes 3 of 4 categories. Exclusive Patchouli is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Guimauve de Soie is rated 4.05/5 from 19 votes. Choose Exclusive Patchouli for a powdery and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Guimauve de Soie for a powdery and violet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Exclusive Patchouli or Guimauve de Soie?

Exclusive Patchouli lasts longest (Exclusive Patchouli 80/100, Guimauve de Soie 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Exclusive Patchouli or Guimauve de Soie?

Exclusive Patchouli projects furthest (Exclusive Patchouli 75/100, Guimauve de Soie 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Exclusive Patchouli and Guimauve de Soie smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and musky accords. Common notes include Orris Root, Mimosa and Civet.

Is Exclusive Patchouli or Guimauve de Soie better for summer or winter?

Exclusive Patchouli suits day or night wear; Guimauve de Soie suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Exclusive Patchouli and Guimauve de Soie?

Exclusive Patchouli features Green Notes, Marshmallow, Orris Root, Patchouli and Mimosa. Guimauve de Soie has top notes of Violet Leaf, Anise, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Parma Violet, Orris Root, Heliotrope and Bitter Almond, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Civet and Moss.