Fragrance comparison

I.Patchouly vs Idolatry

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 55 ratings analysed

I.Patchouly

IO.KO 1954

4.1031 votes

Rank #21,510 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Idolatry

Chapel Factory

4.2524 votes

Rank #50,895 SmokyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

I.Patchouly
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Idolatry
Choose it for a smoky and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

I.Patchouly2/5

Idolatry2/5

Ratings & consensus: Idolatry
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: I.Patchouly
Value for money: Idolatry
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

IdolatryChapel Factory

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 19%Had 10%Want 71%

4.25/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 16%Had 7%Want 77%

Category winnerIdolatryRating 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

67%Love

13%Like

4%Ok

13%Dislike

4%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageI.Patchouly

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value69

Category winnerIdolatryBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

patchouli84%

warm spicy77%

balsamic69%

aromatic61%

smoky100%

amber91%

vanilla83%

woody74%

balsamic65%

warm spicy56%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both amber, woody and balsamic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeCeleryCedarThyme

Heart

PatchouliIncenseEucalyptusSandalwood

Base

AmberTobacco LeafBenzoinLabdanumVanillaMusk

Notes

SmokeVanillaIncenseBenzoinPralinePatchouliPistachioLabdanumHazelnut

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Incense, Benzoin and Labdanum. Durations are only published for Idolatry, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring69

Summer23

Fall92

Winter100

Day62

Night100

Spring56

Summer11

Fall78

Winter100

Day100

Night86

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

Men7

Unisex57

Women36

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,510

PerfumerEnzo Galardi

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#50,895

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Idolatry by Chapel Factory takes the cozy sweetness of roasted nuts and plunges it straight into a stone sanctuary. The scent opens with toasted pistachio and crushed praline. It feels rich. A thick curtain of cold incense and birch smoke cuts through the sugar immediately. As the fragrance warms against your skin, re…

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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 Idolatry?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. I.Patchouly is rated 4.10/5 from 31 votes; Idolatry is rated 4.25/5 from 24 votes. Choose I.Patchouly for a woody and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Idolatry for a smoky and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, I.Patchouly or Idolatry?

They last about the same: I.Patchouly 82/100, Idolatry 82/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, I.Patchouly or Idolatry?

I.Patchouly projects furthest (I.Patchouly 67/100, Idolatry 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do I.Patchouly and Idolatry smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and balsamic accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Incense, Benzoin and Labdanum.

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

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

What are the notes in I.Patchouly and Idolatry?

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. Idolatry features Smoke, Vanilla, Incense, Benzoin and Praline.