I.Patchouly vs L'Eau Gothique
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
55%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
I.Patchouly takes 4 of 5 categories.
I.PatchoulyChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
L'Eau GothiqueChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.
I.Patchouly4/5
L'Eau Gothique1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- I.Patchouly
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- I.Patchouly
- Sillage & projection
- I.Patchouly
- Value for money
- L'Eau Gothique
- 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 1954L'Eau GothiqueReimsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.10/ 5 · 31 votes
Have 19%Had 10%Want 71%
3.64/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 18%Had 11%Want 72%
Category winnerI.PatchoulyRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate42%Love
42%Like
3%Ok
10%Dislike
3%Hate
31 votes
36%Love
29%Like
0%Ok
36%Dislike
0%Hate
14 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityI.Patchouly
SillageI.Patchouly
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerL'Eau GothiqueBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
amber92%
patchouli84%
warm spicy77%
balsamic69%
aromatic61%
amber100%
warm spicy90%
citrus80%
smoky70%
balsamic60%
patchouli50%
Scent match55%Closely related · both amber, warm spicy and patchouli
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Mandarin OrangeCeleryCedarThyme
Heart
PatchouliIncenseEucalyptusSandalwood
Base
AmberTobacco LeafBenzoinLabdanumVanillaMusk
Notes
IncenseBergamotBenzoinPatchouliMuskCedarSandalwood
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesCedar, Patchouli, Incense 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 seasonSpring69
Summer23
Fall92
Winter100
Day62
Night100
Spring17
Summer17
Fall83
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#23,122
PerfumerEnzo Galardi
Launched—
Reviews6
Overall rank#25,106
PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour
Launched—
Reviews5
Category winnerI.PatchoulyHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotI.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. …
Reviews →L'Eau Gothique by Reims is a Woody fragrance for women and men. L'Eau Gothique was launched in 2016. The nose behind this fragrance is Bertrand Duchaufour. From the way people describe wearing it, this comes across best as an easygoing style that many people can appreciate quickly. Taken together, the feedback points …
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, I.Patchouly or L'Eau Gothique?
I.Patchouly takes 4 of 5 categories. I.Patchouly is rated 4.10/5 from 31 votes; L'Eau Gothique is rated 3.64/5 from 14 votes. Choose I.Patchouly for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose L'Eau Gothique for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, I.Patchouly or L'Eau Gothique?
I.Patchouly lasts longest (I.Patchouly 82/100, L'Eau Gothique 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, I.Patchouly or L'Eau Gothique?
I.Patchouly projects furthest (I.Patchouly 67/100, L'Eau Gothique 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Do I.Patchouly and L'Eau Gothique smell similar?
Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and patchouli accords. Common notes include Cedar, Patchouli, Incense and Sandalwood.
Is I.Patchouly or L'Eau Gothique better for summer or winter?
I.Patchouly suits evening wear; L'Eau Gothique suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in I.Patchouly and L'Eau Gothique?
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. L'Eau Gothique features Incense, Bergamot, Benzoin, Patchouli and Musk.
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