Fragrance comparison

Gryffindor vs Patchouli Essentiel

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 49 ratings analysed

Gryffindor

Roja Dove

1.005 votes

Rank #65,955 AmberPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

66%scent match

Closely related

Patchouli Essentiel

Acorelle

4.0544 votes

Rank #13,071 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Gryffindor
Choose it for a amber and patchouli character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.
Patchouli Essentiel
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Gryffindor2/4

Patchouli Essentiel2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GryffindorRoja Dove

Patchouli EssentielAcorelle

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

1.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 3%Had 0%Want 97%

4.05/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 35%Had 7%Want 58%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

51%Love

38%Like

5%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

37 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate0

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityGryffindor

SillageGryffindor

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value67

Category winnerPatchouli EssentielBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

patchouli90%

vanilla80%

woody70%

warm spicy60%

balsamic50%

amber100%

woody91%

balsamic83%

patchouli74%

warm spicy65%

sweet56%

Scent match66%Closely related · both amber, patchouli and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

PatchouliVanillaAmber

No top / heart / base split published

Top

French labdanumMyrrh

Heart

OpoponaxClary Sage

Base

PatchouliVanillaAmberVetiver

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Vanilla and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring29

Summer43

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,955

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#13,071

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerPatchouli EssentielHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gryffindor by Roja Dove is a warm amber vanilla built around patchouli, amber, and vanilla. It reads richer than complex, with a woody, slightly powdery finish that should appeal most to anyone who enjoys deep, cosy scents over fresh or airy ones. Because public feedback is still extremely limited, this is one to samp…

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Patchouli Essentiel is a dark, resinous patchouli with a clear boozy streak, think cognac or bourbon over warm amber and woods. It opens with labdanum and myrrh, then turns earthy, sweet, and comforting as vanilla and balsamic resins settle in. Expect an oil-like patchouli feel that can read mature and a little dirty …

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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, Gryffindor or Patchouli Essentiel?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Gryffindor is rated 1.00/5 from 5 votes; Patchouli Essentiel is rated 4.05/5 from 44 votes. Choose Gryffindor for a amber and patchouli character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Choose Patchouli Essentiel for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Gryffindor or Patchouli Essentiel?

Gryffindor lasts longest (Gryffindor 60/100, Patchouli Essentiel 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gryffindor or Patchouli Essentiel?

Gryffindor projects furthest (Gryffindor 63/100, Patchouli Essentiel 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gryffindor and Patchouli Essentiel smell similar?

Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, patchouli and woody accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Vanilla and Amber.

Is Gryffindor or Patchouli Essentiel better for summer or winter?

Patchouli Essentiel suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gryffindor and Patchouli Essentiel?

Gryffindor features Patchouli, Vanilla and Amber. Patchouli Essentiel has top notes of French labdanum and Myrrh, heart notes of Opoponax and Clary Sage, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, Amber and Vetiver.