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HC2 Dulce Oriental vs Patchouli

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

Updated 21 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

HC2 Dulce Oriental takes 4 of 4 categories.

  • HC2 Dulce Oriental

    Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Patchouli

    Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Best in winter, daytime wear.

HC2 Dulce Oriental4/4
Patchouli0/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
HC2 Dulce Oriental
Sillage & projection
HC2 Dulce Oriental
Value for money
HC2 Dulce Oriental
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
HC2 Dulce Oriental

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
HC2 Dulce OrientalPerfumérica
PatchouliTwo Mark
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.44/ 5 · 16 votes
Have 62%Had 7%Want 31%
4.00/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 38%Had 6%Want 56%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
44%Love
56%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

40%Love
20%Like
40%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity67
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate86
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityHC2 Dulce Oriental

SillageHC2 Dulce Oriental

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value79
¤ Price value25
Category winnerHC2 Dulce OrientalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
powdery91%
vanilla83%
warm spicy74%
lavender65%
aromatic56%
powdery100%
woody92%
floral84%
citrus77%
sweet69%
iris61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
LavenderBergamot
Heart
JasmineIrisRose
Base
SandalwoodVanillaBenzoinPatchouli
Top15-30 mins
BergamotIrisLavender
Heart2-4 hrs
PatchouliRoseoriental flower notes
Base5-7 hrs
SandalwoodPowdery NotesSweet Notes
InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Iris and Rose. Durations are only published for Patchouli, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring62
Summer23
Fall100
Winter77
Day100
Night90
Spring67
Summer0
Fall67
Winter100
Day100
Night50
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex14
Women86
Men0
Unisex50
Women50
Work 39%Casual 32%Date 21%Party 8%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,318

PerfumerJosé Alejandro Palafox Padilla

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#58,553

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2021

Reviews0

Category winnerHC2 Dulce OrientalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

HC2 Dulce Oriental opens with a crisp burst of bergamot and herbal lavender before softening into a powdery floral center of iris and jasmine. As the scent settles, warm vanilla, benzoin, and rich sandalwood create a cozy woody finish. It fits cool autumn evenings, office wear, and relaxed weekend dinners when you wan…

Reviews →

Do not expect a dark headshop oil. Two Mark Patchouli plays against its own name by steering straight toward clean grooming territory. The initial spray delivers a sharp burst of tart bergamot and crisp herbal lavender that dries down in minutes. Behind that initial citrus sparkle sits a prominent cosmetic iris accord…

Reviews →
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, HC2 Dulce Oriental or Patchouli?

HC2 Dulce Oriental takes 4 of 4 categories. HC2 Dulce Oriental is rated 4.44/5 from 16 votes; Patchouli is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose HC2 Dulce Oriental for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Patchouli for a powdery and woody character. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, HC2 Dulce Oriental or Patchouli?

HC2 Dulce Oriental lasts longest (HC2 Dulce Oriental 67/100, Patchouli 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, HC2 Dulce Oriental or Patchouli?

HC2 Dulce Oriental projects furthest (HC2 Dulce Oriental 63/100, Patchouli 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do HC2 Dulce Oriental and Patchouli smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Iris and Rose.

Is HC2 Dulce Oriental or Patchouli better for summer or winter?

HC2 Dulce Oriental suits daytime wear; Patchouli suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in HC2 Dulce Oriental and Patchouli?

HC2 Dulce Oriental has top notes of Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Iris and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Benzoin and Patchouli. Patchouli has top notes of Bergamot, Iris and Lavender, heart notes of Patchouli, Rose and oriental flower notes, a base of Sandalwood, Powdery Notes and Sweet Notes.

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