Fragrance comparison

Fly Fluent vs Sole Patchouli

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 649 ratings analysed

Fly Fluent

Evelyn

5.001 votes

Rank #50,758 MuskyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

81%scent match

Very similar

3 wins

Sole Patchouli

Vertus

4.20648 votes

Rank #757 PatchouliPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sole Patchouli takes 3 of 4 categories.

Fly Fluent
Choose it for a musky and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Sole Patchouli
Choose it for a patchouli and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Fly Fluent1/4

Sole Patchouli3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Sole Patchouli
Sillage & projection: Sole Patchouli
Value for money: Fly Fluent
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

Fly FluentEvelyn

Sole PatchouliVertus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · 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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevitySole Patchouli

SillageSole Patchouli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value47

Category winnerFly FluentBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

powdery92%

patchouli84%

animalic77%

woody69%

green61%

patchouli100%

powdery92%

green84%

woody77%

earthy69%

iris61%

Scent match81%Very similar · both powdery, patchouli and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

PatchouliGreen NotesOrris Root

Heart2-4 hrs

Mimosa

Base6-8+ hrs

CivetMarshmallow

Top

PatchouliGreen NotesOrris Root

Heart

Mimosa

Base

MarshmallowCivet

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Green Notes, Orris Root and Mimosa. Durations are only published for Fly Fluent, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day79

Night100

Spring91

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Date 35%Casual 29%Party 20%Work 16%

Men52

Unisex43

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,758

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#757

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews76

Category winnerSole PatchouliHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fly Fluent by Evelyn delivers an unconventional twist on the classic woody chypre structure. The patchouli hits immediately. Crisp green stems and cool orris root cut through the initial alcohol lift, establishing an earthy, rooty profile on skin within minutes. As the brisk opening softens, fluffy yellow mimosa bloom…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Fly Fluent or Sole Patchouli?

Sole Patchouli takes 3 of 4 categories. Fly Fluent is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Sole Patchouli is rated 4.20/5 from 648 votes. Choose Fly Fluent for a musky and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Sole Patchouli for a patchouli and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Fly Fluent or Sole Patchouli?

Sole Patchouli lasts longest (Sole Patchouli 83/100, Fly Fluent 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fly Fluent or Sole Patchouli?

Sole Patchouli projects furthest (Sole Patchouli 76/100, Fly Fluent 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fly Fluent and Sole Patchouli smell similar?

Very similar: a 81% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, patchouli and woody accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Green Notes, Orris Root and Mimosa.

Is Fly Fluent or Sole Patchouli better for summer or winter?

Fly Fluent suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fly Fluent and Sole Patchouli?

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