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Formula do Humor vs Patchouli Citrus

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

Updated 222 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Formula do Humor takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Formula do Humor

    Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

  • Patchouli Citrus

    Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Formula do Humor5/7
Patchouli Citrus2/7
Ratings & consensus
Formula do Humor
Community sentiment
Formula do Humor
Longevity
Formula do Humor
Sillage & projection
Formula do Humor
Value for money
Formula do Humor
Versatility
Patchouli Citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Patchouli Citrus

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Formula do HumorNatura
Patchouli CitrusThe 7 Virtues
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.25/ 5 · 103 votes
Have 33%Had 67%Want 0%
3.42/ 5 · 119 votes
Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%
Category winnerFormula do HumorRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
46%Love
44%Like
2%Ok
8%Dislike
1%Hate

103 votes

20%Love
33%Like
23%Ok
18%Dislike
7%Hate

119 votes

Category winnerFormula do HumorMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity68
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate81
⏱ Longevity61
〰 Sillage52
♥ Love / hate61
Category winners

LongevityFormula do Humor

SillageFormula do Humor

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value72
¤ Price value53
Category winnerFormula do HumorBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
amber100%
woody91%
fresh spicy83%
ozonic74%
aromatic65%
aquatic56%
citrus100%
fresh spicy92%
aromatic84%
woody77%
earthy69%
fruity61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Black PepperBergamotPink PepperMandarin OrangeMint
Heart
Violet LeafHazelnutJasmineCassis
Base
AmberWoodsy NotesVetiverGuaiacolBenzoinPatchouliSandalwoodCedar
Top
BergamotMandarin OrangePeachCassisBlack Pepper
Heart
Rose GeraniumPeonyJasmine
Base
MossPatchouliCedarAmberSandalwood
InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring39
Summer17
Fall91
Winter100
Day46
Night100
Spring100
Summer89
Fall55
Winter25
Day–
Night–
Category winnerPatchouli CitrusMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men57
Unisex43
Women0
Men0
Unisex50
Women50
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,596

PerfumerVerônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#17,575

PerfumerJulie Pluchet

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerPatchouli CitrusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Formula do Humor by Natura offers a refreshing shift between sharp black pepper and cooling mint, settling into a grounding woody heart. This 2011 release leans into a versatile, ozonic profile that feels crisp during the transition from day to evening. It serves as an accessible choice for men seeking a reliable, bal…

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Patchouli Citrus opens brighter than it dries down, with bergamot and mandarin giving a clean lift before peony, geranium and jasmine pull it into a more floral, slightly old-fashioned direction. The patchouli sits close to the heart of the fragrance, adding earthy spice and softness rather than a dark, heavy base. Th…

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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, Formula do Humor or Patchouli Citrus?

Formula do Humor takes 5 of 7 categories. Formula do Humor is rated 4.25/5 from 103 votes; Patchouli Citrus is rated 3.42/5 from 119 votes. Choose Formula do Humor for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Patchouli Citrus for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Formula do Humor or Patchouli Citrus?

Formula do Humor lasts longest (Formula do Humor 68/100, Patchouli Citrus 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Formula do Humor or Patchouli Citrus?

Formula do Humor projects furthest (Formula do Humor 63/100, Patchouli Citrus 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Formula do Humor and Patchouli Citrus smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Jasmine.

Is Formula do Humor or Patchouli Citrus better for summer or winter?

For summer, Patchouli Citrus is the stronger pick. For winter, Formula do Humor is the stronger pick. Formula do Humor suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Formula do Humor and Patchouli Citrus?

Formula do Humor has top notes of Black Pepper, Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Hazelnut, Jasmine and Cassis, a base of Amber, Woodsy Notes, Vetiver and Guaiacol. Patchouli Citrus has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Peach and Cassis, heart notes of Rose Geranium, Peony and Jasmine, a base of Moss, Patchouli, Cedar and Amber.

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