Fragrance comparison

Exclusive Patchouli vs Sole Patchouli

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 650 ratings analysed

Exclusive Patchouli

The Dua Brand

4.502 votes

Rank #52,587 PowderyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

83%scent match

Very similar

3 wins

Sole Patchouli

Vertus

4.20648 votes

Rank #781 PatchouliPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sole Patchouli takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Exclusive Patchouli1/4

Sole Patchouli3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Exclusive PatchouliThe Dua Brand

Sole PatchouliVertus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 43%Had 29%Want 29%

4.20/ 5 · 648 votes

Have 82%Had 18%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

59%Love

23%Like

8%Ok

6%Dislike

5%Hate

563 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevitySole Patchouli

SillageSole Patchouli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value47

Category winnerExclusive PatchouliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

green92%

sweet84%

iris77%

patchouli69%

musky61%

patchouli100%

powdery92%

green84%

woody77%

earthy69%

iris61%

Scent match83%Very similar · both powdery, green 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

PatchouliGreen NotesOrris Root

Heart

Mimosa

Base

MarshmallowCivet

InformationalShared notesGreen Notes, Marshmallow, Orris Root and Patchouli. 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

Spring91

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men52

Unisex43

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,587

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#781

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews76

Category winnerSole PatchouliHigher 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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Sole Patchouli by Vertus delivers a crisp, green-dominated twist on patchouli. Designed for those who appreciate earthy depth, this unisex blend suits crisp spring mornings or formal autumn nights where you want a clean, sophisticated aura without the usual heavy, syrupy sweetness of gourmands.

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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 Sole Patchouli?

Sole Patchouli takes 3 of 4 categories. Exclusive Patchouli is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Sole Patchouli is rated 4.20/5 from 648 votes. Choose Exclusive Patchouli for a powdery and green character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Sole Patchouli for a patchouli and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Exclusive Patchouli or Sole Patchouli?

Sole Patchouli lasts longest (Sole Patchouli 83/100, Exclusive Patchouli 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Exclusive Patchouli or Sole Patchouli?

Projection is very close: Sole Patchouli 76/100, Exclusive Patchouli 75/100 for sillage.

Do Exclusive Patchouli and Sole Patchouli smell similar?

Very similar: a 83% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, green and patchouli accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Marshmallow, Orris Root and Patchouli.

Is Exclusive Patchouli or Sole Patchouli better for summer or winter?

Exclusive Patchouli suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Exclusive Patchouli and Sole Patchouli?

Exclusive Patchouli features Green Notes, Marshmallow, Orris Root, Patchouli and Mimosa. Sole Patchouli has top notes of Patchouli, Green Notes and Orris Root, heart notes of Mimosa, a base of Marshmallow and Civet.