Formosa vs Patchouli of Rwanda
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
49%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Patchouli of Rwanda takes 3 of 5 categories.
FormosaChoose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Patchouli of RwandaChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Formosa2/5
Patchouli of Rwanda3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Formosa
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Patchouli of Rwanda
- Sillage & projection
- Patchouli of Rwanda
- Value for money
- Formosa
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Patchouli of Rwanda
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
FormosaOrmonde JaynePatchouli of RwandaThe 7 VirtuesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.80/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 22%Had 1%Want 77%
3.73/ 5 · 24 votes
Have 10%Had 6%Want 84%
Category winnerFormosaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate30%Love
45%Like
10%Ok
5%Dislike
10%Hate
20 votes · too few to score
50%Love
20%Like
0%Ok
20%Dislike
10%Hate
10 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPatchouli of Rwanda
SillagePatchouli of Rwanda
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerFormosaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
floral92%
woody84%
fruity77%
green69%
warm spicy61%
woody100%
citrus90%
patchouli80%
aromatic70%
fresh spicy60%
warm spicy50%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotCitronCardamomBlack Currant
Heart
Green TeaOsmanthusFreesia
Base
Tea LeafSandalwoodCedarMusk
Top
Blood GrapefruitBergamotLemon
Heart
Cedarjuniper berryFreesiaTea LeafJasmine
Base
PatchouliMuskHibiscusCardamomSandalwood
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cardamom, Freesia and Tea Leaf. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer60
Fall60
Winter20
Day100
Night63
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#43,577
PerfumerCeline Ripert, Linda Pilkington
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#22,616
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews14
Category winnerPatchouli of RwandaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotFormosa opens with a tart flash of citron and bergamot, paired with a subtle bite of black currant and aromatic cardamom. Within minutes, the sharp citrus softens into a green tea leaf core sweetened by apricot-tinged osmanthus flower and clean freesia. The scent settles into a dry woody foundation of cedar and sandal…
Reviews →Patchouli of Rwanda reads as a bright, airy patchouli rather than a dark, heavy one. Citrus comes through early, then cedar, dry earth, soft spice and clean woods give it a polished, low-key feel. It may suit someone who likes patchouli but wants it fresher, easier and more wearable in warm weather. If you want a shar…
Reviews →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, Formosa or Patchouli of Rwanda?
Patchouli of Rwanda takes 3 of 5 categories. Formosa is rated 3.80/5 from 20 votes; Patchouli of Rwanda is rated 3.73/5 from 24 votes. Choose Formosa for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Patchouli of Rwanda for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Formosa or Patchouli of Rwanda?
Patchouli of Rwanda lasts longest (Patchouli of Rwanda 67/100, Formosa 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Formosa or Patchouli of Rwanda?
Patchouli of Rwanda projects furthest (Patchouli of Rwanda 60/100, Formosa 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Formosa and Patchouli of Rwanda smell similar?
Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cardamom, Freesia and Tea Leaf.
Is Formosa or Patchouli of Rwanda better for summer or winter?
Formosa suits daytime wear; Patchouli of Rwanda suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Formosa and Patchouli of Rwanda?
Formosa has top notes of Bergamot, Citron, Cardamom and Black Currant, heart notes of Green Tea, Osmanthus and Freesia, a base of Tea Leaf, Sandalwood, Cedar and Musk. Patchouli of Rwanda has top notes of Blood Grapefruit, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Cedar, juniper berry, Freesia and Tea Leaf, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Hibiscus and Cardamom.
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