Fragrance comparison

Exclusive Patchouli vs Niche Emarati Vintage Castle

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 104 ratings analysed

Exclusive Patchouli

The Dua Brand

4.502 votes

Rank #52,587 PowderyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Niche Emarati Vintage Castle

Lattafa Perfumes

3.73102 votes

Rank #28,350 PowderyPatchouli

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Exclusive Patchouli
Choose it for a powdery and green character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Niche Emarati Vintage Castle
Choose it for a powdery and patchouli character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Exclusive Patchouli2/4

Niche Emarati Vintage Castle2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Exclusive Patchouli
Sillage & projection: Exclusive Patchouli
Value for money: Niche Emarati Vintage Castle
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Niche Emarati Vintage Castle

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Exclusive PatchouliThe Dua Brand

Niche Emarati Vintage CastleLattafa Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 43%Had 29%Want 29%

3.73/ 5 · 102 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

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

35%Love

29%Like

16%Ok

12%Dislike

8%Hate

102 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityExclusive Patchouli

SillageExclusive Patchouli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value69

Category winnerNiche Emarati Vintage CastleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

green92%

sweet84%

iris77%

patchouli69%

musky61%

powdery100%

patchouli92%

iris84%

woody77%

earthy69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both powdery, iris and patchouli

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

Top

Patchouli (Green)Iris

Heart

PatchouliMimosa

Base

CivetMarshmallow

InformationalShared notesMarshmallow, Patchouli, Mimosa and Civet. Durations are only published for Exclusive Patchouli, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring43

Summer22

Fall100

Winter94

Day79

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men57

Unisex33

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,587

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#28,350

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNiche Emarati Vintage CastleHigher 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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Niche Emarati Vintage Castle is a bold, unisex scent centered on earthy patchouli. It opens with iris, moves through a heart of powdery mimosa, and lands on a warm, animalic base of civet and sweet marshmallow. It is a dense, distinctive choice for those who want a long-lasting, woody profile during the cooler months …

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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 Niche Emarati Vintage Castle?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Exclusive Patchouli is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Niche Emarati Vintage Castle is rated 3.73/5 from 102 votes. Choose Exclusive Patchouli for a powdery and green character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Niche Emarati Vintage Castle for a powdery and patchouli character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Exclusive Patchouli or Niche Emarati Vintage Castle?

They last about the same: Exclusive Patchouli 80/100, Niche Emarati Vintage Castle 78/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Exclusive Patchouli or Niche Emarati Vintage Castle?

Exclusive Patchouli projects furthest (Exclusive Patchouli 75/100, Niche Emarati Vintage Castle 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Exclusive Patchouli and Niche Emarati Vintage Castle smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, iris and patchouli accords. Common notes include Marshmallow, Patchouli, Mimosa and Civet.

Is Exclusive Patchouli or Niche Emarati Vintage Castle better for summer or winter?

Exclusive Patchouli suits day or night wear; Niche Emarati Vintage Castle suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Exclusive Patchouli and Niche Emarati Vintage Castle?

Exclusive Patchouli features Green Notes, Marshmallow, Orris Root, Patchouli and Mimosa. Niche Emarati Vintage Castle has top notes of Patchouli (Green) and Iris, heart notes of Patchouli and Mimosa, a base of Civet and Marshmallow.