Fragrance comparison

G Gigli vs Patchouli

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 350 ratings analysed

G Gigli

Romeo Gigli

3.99154 votes

Rank #10,373 FloralPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Patchouli

Phebo · 2015

4.38196 votes

Rank #7,670 WoodyPatchouli

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Patchouli takes 4 of 7 categories.

G Gigli
Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Patchouli
Choose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

G Gigli3/7

Patchouli4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

G GigliRomeo Gigli

PatchouliPhebo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 154 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

4.38/ 5 · 196 votes

Have 52%Had 10%Want 38%

Category winnerPatchouliRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

52%Like

1%Ok

13%Dislike

2%Hate

154 votes

60%Love

27%Like

7%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

196 votes

Category winnerPatchouliMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityPatchouli

SillageG Gigli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value55

Category winnerG GigliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

powdery92%

green84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

fresh61%

woody100%

patchouli90%

warm spicy80%

citrus70%

rose60%

balsamic50%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

TarragonGreen NotesHiacynthPineappleVioletBergamotLemon

Heart

CyclamenOrris RootLily-of-the-ValleyRoseJasmine

Base

MuskOrchidSandalwoodOakmossCedar

Top

BergamotOrangeLemon

Heart

JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyRoseCyclamen

Base

PatchouliWoody NotesCedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Cyclamen and Lily-of-the-Valley. 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

Summer100

Fall85

Winter48

Day100

Night48

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter85

Day100

Night83

Category winnerG GigliMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex24

Women76

Men50

Unisex44

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,373

PerfumerSophie Labbé

Launched—

Reviews27

Overall rank#7,670

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2015

Reviews10

Category winnerPatchouliHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

G Gigli by Romeo Gigli, created by perfumer Sophie Labbé in 1994, is a dry green floral fragrance built around a prominent tarragon note. The opening hits with crushed stems, sour bergamot, hyacinth, and an unexpected liquorice-tinged herbal bite that sets it apart from typical sweet fruity florals. As the sharp gree…

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Built around dry timber and crisp foliage, this Brazilian release pairs tart citrus with an airy herbal base. Fresh Sicilian lemon and bitter orange cut through the earthy bite of patchouli, supported by a sheer veil of cyclamen and lily of the valley. It serves workers and casual wearers who want a clean woody signat…

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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, G Gigli or Patchouli?

Patchouli takes 4 of 7 categories. G Gigli is rated 3.99/5 from 154 votes; Patchouli is rated 4.38/5 from 196 votes. Choose G Gigli for a floral and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Patchouli for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, G Gigli or Patchouli?

They last about the same: Patchouli 62/100, G Gigli 61/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, G Gigli or Patchouli?

G Gigli projects furthest (G Gigli 60/100, Patchouli 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do G Gigli and Patchouli smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Cyclamen and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is G Gigli or Patchouli better for summer or winter?

For summer, G Gigli is the stronger pick. For winter, Patchouli is the stronger pick. G Gigli suits daytime wear; Patchouli suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in G Gigli and Patchouli?

G Gigli has top notes of Tarragon, Green Notes, Hiacynth and Pineapple, heart notes of Cyclamen, Orris Root, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose, a base of Musk, Orchid, Sandalwood and Oakmoss. Patchouli has top notes of Bergamot, Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose and Cyclamen, a base of Patchouli, Woody Notes and Cedar.