Ilidza vs Tuxedo Sharp Patchouli
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ilidza takes 3 of 4 categories.
IlidzaChoose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Tuxedo Sharp PatchouliChoose it for a patchouli and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Ilidza3/4
Tuxedo Sharp Patchouli1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Ilidza
- Sillage & projection
- Ilidza
- Value for money
- Ilidza
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Tuxedo Sharp Patchouli
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
IlidzaPaysageTuxedo Sharp PatchouliYves Saint LaurentWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.80/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 25%Had 25%Want 50%
4.63/ 5 · 284 votes
Have 88%Had 13%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate80%Love
20%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
76%Love
15%Like
5%Ok
1%Dislike
2%Hate
284 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityIlidza
SillageIlidza
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerIlidzaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
aromatic92%
citrus84%
rose77%
amber69%
white floral61%
patchouli100%
vanilla92%
woody84%
warm spicy77%
ozonic69%
amber61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Violet LeafCorianderBergamot
Heart
RoseBlack PepperLily-of-the-Valley
Base
PatchouliAmbroxanBourbon Vanilla
Top
Violet LeafCorianderBergamot
Heart
RoseBlack PepperLily-of-the-Valley
Base
PatchouliBourbon VanillaAmbergris
InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Coriander, Bergamot and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer33
Fall100
Winter100
Day67
Night100
Spring80
Summer37
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
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#35,310
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#2,052
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews46
Category winnerTuxedo Sharp PatchouliHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotIlidza reads as a fresh spicy, aromatic chypre with a green citrus opening, a rose heart, and a smoother amber-vanilla base. Violet leaf, coriander, and bergamot give it lift early on, while patchouli and ambroxan help it settle into a cleaner, drier finish. It looks best suited to someone who likes rose with bite rat…
Reviews →Tuxedo Sharp Patchouli by Yves Saint Laurent delivers a dark, refined blend of earthy patchouli, creamy bourbon vanilla, and crisp violet leaf. The scent opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and cracked black pepper before settling into a warm, smoky sweetness that feels tailored, smooth, and confident. It is an effor…
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, Ilidza or Tuxedo Sharp Patchouli?
Ilidza takes 3 of 4 categories. Ilidza is rated 4.80/5 from 5 votes; Tuxedo Sharp Patchouli is rated 4.63/5 from 284 votes. Choose Ilidza for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Tuxedo Sharp Patchouli for a patchouli and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Ilidza or Tuxedo Sharp Patchouli?
They last about the same: Ilidza 72/100, Tuxedo Sharp Patchouli 71/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Ilidza or Tuxedo Sharp Patchouli?
Ilidza projects furthest (Ilidza 67/100, Tuxedo Sharp Patchouli 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Ilidza and Tuxedo Sharp Patchouli smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Coriander, Bergamot and Rose.
Is Ilidza or Tuxedo Sharp Patchouli better for summer or winter?
Ilidza suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ilidza and Tuxedo Sharp Patchouli?
Ilidza has top notes of Violet Leaf, Coriander and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Black Pepper and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Patchouli, Ambroxan and Bourbon Vanilla. Tuxedo Sharp Patchouli has top notes of Violet Leaf, Coriander and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Black Pepper and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Patchouli, Bourbon Vanilla and Ambergris.
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