Fragrance comparison

Iconic vs Patchouli Musc

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 187 ratings analysed

Iconic

Morph

3.6866 votes

Rank #19,243 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Patchouli Musc

Narciso Rodriguez

4.04121 votes

Rank #9,141 WoodyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Patchouli Musc takes 6 of 7 categories.

Iconic
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Patchouli Musc
Choose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Iconic1/7

Patchouli Musc6/7

Ratings & consensus: Patchouli Musc
Community sentiment: Patchouli Musc
Longevity: Patchouli Musc
Sillage & projection: Patchouli Musc
Value for money: Patchouli Musc
Versatility: Iconic
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Patchouli Musc

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IconicMorph

Patchouli MuscNarciso Rodriguez

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 37%Had 14%Want 49%

4.04/ 5 · 121 votes

Have 86%Had 14%Want 0%

Category winnerPatchouli MuscRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

23%Like

29%Ok

15%Dislike

2%Hate

66 votes

43%Love

33%Like

13%Ok

9%Dislike

3%Hate

101 votes

Category winnerPatchouli MuscMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityPatchouli Musc

SillagePatchouli Musc

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value44

Category winnerPatchouli MuscBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

white floral65%

animalic30%

woody100%

patchouli92%

vanilla84%

white floral77%

warm spicy69%

musky61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Woody NotesWhite Flowers

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Spices

Heart

White FlowersMusk

Base

Indonesian Patchouli LeafVanillaWoody Notes

InformationalShared notesWoody Notes and White Flowers. Durations are only published for Iconic, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall100

Winter70

Day100

Night84

Spring40

Summer14

Fall100

Winter95

Day94

Night100

Category winnerIconicMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex44

Women51

Men2

Unisex50

Women48

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,243

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#9,141

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerPatchouli MuscHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Morph Iconic is a gentle, skin-hugging fragrance built around creamy white flowers, pale sandalwood, and a warm, clean musk that smells like freshly laundered cotton sheets. Right from the first spray, you notice a bright floral sweetness paired with crisp bergamot and a touch of soft pear. As the opening settles, dry…

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Patchouli Musc pairs Narciso Rodriguez's soft musk signature with earthy patchouli, vanilla warmth and a spicy floral lift. It opens richer than a clean skin scent, then settles into something smooth, powdery and woody. This usually suits cooler weather and evening wear better than heat. If you like patchouli with po…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Iconic or Patchouli Musc?

Patchouli Musc takes 6 of 7 categories. Iconic is rated 3.68/5 from 66 votes; Patchouli Musc is rated 4.04/5 from 121 votes. Choose Iconic for a woody and white floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Patchouli Musc for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Iconic or Patchouli Musc?

Patchouli Musc lasts longest (Patchouli Musc 76/100, Iconic 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Iconic or Patchouli Musc?

Patchouli Musc projects furthest (Patchouli Musc 70/100, Iconic 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Iconic and Patchouli Musc smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Woody Notes and White Flowers.

Is Iconic or Patchouli Musc better for summer or winter?

For summer, Iconic is the stronger pick. For winter, Patchouli Musc is the stronger pick. Iconic suits daytime wear; Patchouli Musc suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Iconic and Patchouli Musc?

Iconic features Woody Notes and White Flowers. Patchouli Musc has top notes of Spices, heart notes of White Flowers and Musk, a base of Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Vanilla and Woody Notes.