Fragrance comparison

Feu Patchouli vs Saga of the Silk Road

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 377 ratings analysed

6 wins

Feu Patchouli

Maison Rebatchi

3.97335 votes

Rank #2,757 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Saga of the Silk Road

Aura of Kazakhstan

3.7442 votes

Rank #39,031 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Feu Patchouli takes 6 of 7 categories.

Feu Patchouli
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Saga of the Silk Road
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Feu Patchouli6/7

Saga of the Silk Road1/7

Ratings & consensus: Feu Patchouli
Community sentiment: Feu Patchouli
Longevity: Feu Patchouli
Sillage & projection: Feu Patchouli
Value for money: Feu Patchouli
Versatility: Saga of the Silk Road
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Feu Patchouli

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Feu PatchouliMaison Rebatchi

Saga of the Silk RoadAura of Kazakhstan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 335 votes

Have 46%Had 12%Want 42%

3.74/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 29%Had 5%Want 66%

Category winnerFeu PatchouliRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

39%Like

12%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

252 votes

40%Love

21%Like

17%Ok

14%Dislike

7%Hate

42 votes

Category winnerFeu PatchouliMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityFeu Patchouli

SillageFeu Patchouli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value24

Category winnerFeu PatchouliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

patchouli61%

amber100%

warm spicy86%

balsamic72%

woody58%

fresh spicy44%

powdery30%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both warm spicy, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CitronAldehydesBergamotSweet OrangeCassisPink PepperBlack Pepper

Heart

WormwoodClovesCarnationCinnamon

Base

PatchouliOakmossDriftwoodIncenseLabdanumMyrrhMuskVanilla

Top

Black PepperMyrrhIncenseWormwood

Heart

SpicesOriental notesRed Wine

Base

ResinsTolu BalsamPalisander RosewoodSandalwoodAmbergris

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Wormwood, Incense and Myrrh. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring79

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring57

Summer71

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night73

Category winnerSaga of the Silk RoadMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men44

Unisex48

Women8

Men35

Unisex55

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,757

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews54

Overall rank#39,031

PerfumerSarah McCartney

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFeu PatchouliHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Feu Patchouli by Maison Rebatchi offers a complex woody chypre profile built around citrus and spice. The opening sparkles with citron and aldehydes, while the base grounds the scent with patchouli, oakmoss, and incense. It functions best as an autumn signature for those who enjoy resinous, textured woods with a dappe…

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Saga of the Silk Road by Aura of Kazakhstan brings the historic caravan route to life. This oriental spicy scent opens with sharp black pepper and incense, settling into a deep heart of warm spices and red wine. It suits those seeking a complex, resinous fragrance for crisp autumn evenings, offering a distinctive, tra…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Feu Patchouli or Saga of the Silk Road?

Feu Patchouli takes 6 of 7 categories. Feu Patchouli is rated 3.97/5 from 335 votes; Saga of the Silk Road is rated 3.74/5 from 42 votes. Choose Feu Patchouli for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Saga of the Silk Road for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Feu Patchouli or Saga of the Silk Road?

Feu Patchouli lasts longest (Feu Patchouli 76/100, Saga of the Silk Road 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Feu Patchouli or Saga of the Silk Road?

Feu Patchouli projects furthest (Feu Patchouli 67/100, Saga of the Silk Road 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Feu Patchouli and Saga of the Silk Road smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Wormwood, Incense and Myrrh.

Is Feu Patchouli or Saga of the Silk Road better for summer or winter?

For summer, Saga of the Silk Road is the stronger pick. For winter, Feu Patchouli is the stronger pick. Saga of the Silk Road suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Feu Patchouli and Saga of the Silk Road?

Feu Patchouli has top notes of Citron, Aldehydes, Bergamot and Sweet Orange, heart notes of Wormwood, Cloves, Carnation and Cinnamon, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, Driftwood and Incense. Saga of the Silk Road has top notes of Black Pepper, Myrrh, Incense and Wormwood, heart notes of Spices, Oriental notes and Red Wine, a base of Resins, Tolu Balsam, Palisander Rosewood and Sandalwood.