I.Patchouly vs Petale Noir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
20%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
I.Patchouly takes 5 of 7 categories.
I.PatchoulyChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Petale NoirChoose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
I.Patchouly5/7
Petale Noir2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- I.Patchouly
- Community sentiment
- I.Patchouly
- Longevity
- I.Patchouly
- Sillage & projection
- I.Patchouly
- Value for money
- Petale Noir
- Versatility
- I.Patchouly
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Petale Noir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
I.PatchoulyIO.KO 1954Petale NoirAgent ProvocateurWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.10/ 5 · 31 votes
Have 19%Had 10%Want 71%
3.72/ 5 · 1,155 votes
Have 43%Had 25%Want 32%
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
25%Love
47%Like
4%Ok
23%Dislike
1%Hate
1,058 votes
Category winnerI.PatchoulyMost 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 winnerPetale NoirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
amber92%
patchouli84%
warm spicy77%
balsamic69%
aromatic61%
floral100%
woody92%
green84%
earthy77%
citrus69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match20%Clearly different · both woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Mandarin OrangeCeleryCedarThyme
Heart
PatchouliIncenseEucalyptusSandalwood
Base
AmberTobacco LeafBenzoinLabdanumVanillaMusk
Top
MagnoliaHyacinthViolet LeafLotusMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
RoseLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangNeroliHeliotropeOrris RootOsmanthus
Base
LeatherOakmossTobacco LeafPatchouliVetiverMuskGingerBenzoin
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Patchouli, Tobacco Leaf and Benzoin. 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
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter50
Day–
Night–
Category winnerI.PatchoulyMost 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#1,953
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews153
Category winnerPetale NoirHigher 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 →Petale Noir is a green floral with a darker edge, opening in wet petals, cut stems, and airy white flowers before leather, moss, tobacco leaf, and soft woods start to show. It often feels more strange and seductive than truly black, which makes it a strong pick for anyone who likes vintage-leaning florals with texture…
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 Petale Noir?
I.Patchouly takes 5 of 7 categories. I.Patchouly is rated 4.10/5 from 31 votes; Petale Noir is rated 3.72/5 from 1,155 votes. Choose I.Patchouly for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Petale Noir for a floral and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, I.Patchouly or Petale Noir?
I.Patchouly lasts longest (I.Patchouly 82/100, Petale Noir 71/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, I.Patchouly or Petale Noir?
Projection is very close: I.Patchouly 67/100, Petale Noir 65/100 for sillage.
Do I.Patchouly and Petale Noir smell similar?
Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Patchouli, Tobacco Leaf and Benzoin.
Is I.Patchouly or Petale Noir better for summer or winter?
For summer, I.Patchouly is the stronger pick. For winter, I.Patchouly is the stronger pick. I.Patchouly suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in I.Patchouly and Petale Noir?
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. Petale Noir has top notes of Magnolia, Hyacinth, Violet Leaf and Lotus, heart notes of Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley, Ylang-Ylang and Neroli, a base of Leather, Oakmoss, Tobacco Leaf and Patchouli.
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