Fragrance comparison

I.Patchouly vs Andromeda

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 33 ratings analysed

I.Patchouly

IO.KO 1954

4.1031 votes

Rank #20,940 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

8%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Andromeda

Guillab

3.502 votes

Rank #60,242 Yellow FloralLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Andromeda takes 3 of 4 categories.

I.Patchouly
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Andromeda
Choose it for a yellow floral and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

I.Patchouly1/4

Andromeda3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

I.PatchoulyIO.KO 1954

AndromedaGuillab

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 19%Had 10%Want 71%

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 7%Had 7%Want 86%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

42%Like

3%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

31 votes

0%Love

50%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityAndromeda

SillageAndromeda

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value100

Category winnerAndromedaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

woody100%

amber92%

patchouli84%

warm spicy77%

balsamic69%

aromatic61%

yellow floral100%

leather92%

smoky84%

powdery77%

musky69%

honey61%

Scent match8%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeCeleryCedarThyme

Heart

PatchouliIncenseEucalyptusSandalwood

Base

AmberTobacco LeafBenzoinLabdanumVanillaMusk

Top20-30 mins

HoneyRumMandarin OrangeRaspberryBergamot

Heart3-5 hrs

NarcissusIncenseHeliotropeOrange BlossomBlack OrchidHyacinthRose OilJasmine

Base8-12+ hrs

SuedeSandalwoodLabdanumAgarwoodVanillaBenzoinMyrrhPeru Balsam

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Incense, Sandalwood and Benzoin. Durations are only published for Andromeda, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring69

Summer23

Fall92

Winter100

Day62

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day30

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Date 45%Party 35%Casual 12%Work 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,940

PerfumerEnzo Galardi

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#60,242

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerI.PatchoulyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

I.Patchouly by IO.KO 1954 is an earthy, wood-forward fragrance that centers on raw patchouli, incense, and tobacco leaf. Launched in 2017, this unisex scent leans into herbal and medicinal qualities, making it a compelling choice for enthusiasts who enjoy bold, challenging compositions during autumn or winter months. …

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Andromeda by Guillab is a dense, intoxicating fragrance that bridges dark vintage perfumery with modern niche boldness. The first blast delivers thick, golden honey steeped in dark rum and sweet mandarin orange, carrying a slight boozy warmth that demands attention. As the initial flash of alcohol settles, the fragran…

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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, I.Patchouly or Andromeda?

Andromeda takes 3 of 4 categories. I.Patchouly is rated 4.10/5 from 31 votes; Andromeda is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose I.Patchouly for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Andromeda for a yellow floral and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, I.Patchouly or Andromeda?

Andromeda lasts longest (Andromeda 100/100, I.Patchouly 82/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, I.Patchouly or Andromeda?

Andromeda projects furthest (Andromeda 100/100, I.Patchouly 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do I.Patchouly and Andromeda smell similar?

Clearly different: a 8% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Incense, Sandalwood and Benzoin.

Is I.Patchouly or Andromeda better for summer or winter?

I.Patchouly suits evening wear; Andromeda suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in I.Patchouly and Andromeda?

I.Patchouly has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Celery, Cedar and Thyme, heart notes of Patchouli, Incense, Eucalyptus and Sandalwood, a base of Amber, Tobacco Leaf, Benzoin and Labdanum. Andromeda has top notes of Honey, Rum, Mandarin Orange and Raspberry, heart notes of Narcissus, Incense, Heliotrope and Orange Blossom, a base of Suede, Sandalwood, Labdanum and Agarwood.