Fragrance comparison

Forum vs Patchouly

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 53 ratings analysed

2 wins

Forum

Tufi Duek

4.2646 votes

Rank #42,756 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

Patchouly

Byblos

4.007 votes

Rank #59,054 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Forum takes 2 of 3 categories.

Forum
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Patchouly
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Forum2/3

Patchouly1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ForumTufi Duek

PatchoulyByblos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 32%Had 43%Want 24%

4.00/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 20%Had 8%Want 73%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

35%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

46 votes

29%Love

57%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityForum

SillagePatchouly

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

leather84%

aldehydic77%

fresh69%

coconut61%

warm spicy100%

woody91%

vanilla83%

amber74%

patchouli65%

balsamic56%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesBergamotAmalfi LemonMandarin Orange

Heart

CoconutSuedeGreen NotesWater LilyPeachFreesia

Base

Leatheroak mossMahoganyPatchouliVirginia CedarVanilleMusk

Top

CloveAmalfi LemonBergamot

Heart

CoumarinFrench labdanumPeach

Base

PatchouliBenzoinMuskVirginia CedarVanille

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Peach and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer60

Fall73

Winter60

Day100

Night74

Spring0

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex75

Women25

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,756

PerfumerJacques Huclier

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#59,054

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerForumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Created by perfumer Jacques Huclier in 2000, Forum by Tufi Duek opens with sparkling aldehydes, bergamot, and mandarin orange before shifting into soft suede, green notes, and coconut. The base grounds the fragrance in rich leather, patchouli, and oakmoss. It wears effortlessly during crisp spring mornings or cool aut…

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Patchouly by Byblos is a warm, resinous oriental woody fragrance that balances spice with comfort. Built around a core of earthy patchouli, clove, and sweet vanilla, it offers a grounded scent suitable for crisp fall days or cool office evenings. It is a reliable, unisex choice for those who appreciate classic woody p…

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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, Forum or Patchouly?

Forum takes 2 of 3 categories. Forum is rated 4.26/5 from 46 votes; Patchouly is rated 4.00/5 from 7 votes. Choose Forum for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Patchouly for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Forum or Patchouly?

They last about the same: Forum 62/100, Patchouly 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Forum or Patchouly?

Patchouly projects furthest (Patchouly 63/100, Forum 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Forum and Patchouly smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Peach and Patchouli.

Is Forum or Patchouly better for summer or winter?

Forum suits daytime wear; Patchouly suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Forum and Patchouly?

Forum has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Coconut, Suede, Green Notes and Water Lily, a base of Leather, oak moss, Mahogany and Patchouli. Patchouly has top notes of Clove, Amalfi Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Coumarin, French labdanum and Peach, a base of Patchouli, Benzoin, Musk and Virginia Cedar.