Fragrance comparison

Gelsomino Assoluto vs Patchouli Intense

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 289 ratings analysed

Gelsomino Assoluto

Acqua del Garda

3.839 votes

Rank #21,350 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Patchouli Intense

Molinard · 2015

4.23280 votes

Rank #1,875 WoodyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Patchouli Intense takes 3 of 3 categories.

Gelsomino Assoluto
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Patchouli Intense
Choose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Gelsomino Assoluto0/3

Patchouli Intense3/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gelsomino AssolutoAcqua del Garda

Patchouli IntenseMolinard

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 24%Had 12%Want 65%

4.23/ 5 · 280 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

47%Love

41%Like

1%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

266 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityPatchouli Intense

SillagePatchouli Intense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value59

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

white floral84%

patchouli77%

aromatic69%

green61%

woody100%

patchouli92%

sweet84%

warm spicy77%

powdery61%

amber53%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody and patchouli

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

OrangeMandarin OrangeMintGrapefruit

Heart

JasmineCedarNeroliSandalwoodVanilla

Base

PatchouliVetiverCashmeranAmberMusk

Top

AmberOrangeNeroliJasmine

Heart

PatchouliCashmeranTonka Bean

Base

SandalwoodWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesOrange, Jasmine, Neroli and Sandalwood. 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

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Spring31

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men19

Unisex38

Women44

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,350

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#1,875

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2015

Reviews51

Category winnerPatchouli IntenseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gelsomino Assoluto by Acqua del Garda is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women. Gelsomino Assoluto was launched in 2017. Top notes are Orange, Mandarin Orange, Mint and Grapefruit; middle notes are Jasmine, Cedar, Neroli, Sandalwood and Vanilla; base notes are Patchouli, Vetiver, Cashmeran, Amber and Musk.

Reviews →

Molinard Patchouli Intense takes the earthy, dark character of real patchouli leaves and smooths it out with rich hazelnut praline, warm tonka bean, and creamy sandalwood. Right after the first spray, a gentle touch of crisp neroli and white jasmine cuts through the richness, keeping the opening lively rather than sti…

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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, Gelsomino Assoluto or Patchouli Intense?

Patchouli Intense takes 3 of 3 categories. Gelsomino Assoluto is rated 3.83/5 from 9 votes; Patchouli Intense is rated 4.23/5 from 280 votes. Choose Gelsomino Assoluto for a citrus and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Patchouli Intense for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Gelsomino Assoluto or Patchouli Intense?

Patchouli Intense lasts longest (Patchouli Intense 79/100, Gelsomino Assoluto 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gelsomino Assoluto or Patchouli Intense?

Patchouli Intense projects furthest (Patchouli Intense 68/100, Gelsomino Assoluto 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gelsomino Assoluto and Patchouli Intense smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and patchouli accords. Common notes include Orange, Jasmine, Neroli and Sandalwood.

Is Gelsomino Assoluto or Patchouli Intense better for summer or winter?

Gelsomino Assoluto suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gelsomino Assoluto and Patchouli Intense?

Gelsomino Assoluto has top notes of Orange, Mandarin Orange, Mint and Grapefruit, heart notes of Jasmine, Cedar, Neroli and Sandalwood, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver, Cashmeran and Amber. Patchouli Intense has top notes of Amber, Orange, Neroli and Jasmine, heart notes of Patchouli, Cashmeran and Tonka Bean, a base of Sandalwood and White Musk.