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Imari 2015 vs Patchouli Paris

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

Updated 948 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Patchouli Paris takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Imari 2015

    Choose it for a citrus and aldehydic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

  • Patchouli Paris

    Choose it for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Imari 20152/7
Patchouli Paris5/7
Ratings & consensus
Patchouli Paris
Community sentiment
Patchouli Paris
Longevity
Patchouli Paris
Sillage & projection
Imari 2015
Value for money
Imari 2015
Versatility
Patchouli Paris
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Patchouli Paris

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Imari 2015Avon
Patchouli ParisGuerlain
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.62/ 5 · 395 votes
Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%
3.88/ 5 · 553 votes
Have 34%Had 6%Want 60%
Category winnerPatchouli ParisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
17%Love
53%Like
7%Ok
22%Dislike
2%Hate

395 votes

43%Love
25%Like
16%Ok
10%Dislike
6%Hate

553 votes

Category winnerPatchouli ParisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity59
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate66
⏱ Longevity69
〰 Sillage55
♥ Love / hate72
Category winners

LongevityPatchouli Paris

SillageImari 2015

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value78
¤ Price value17
Category winnerImari 2015Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
aldehydic92%
iris84%
powdery77%
patchouli69%
fresh61%
patchouli100%
woody92%
earthy84%
iris77%
vanilla69%
powdery61%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both patchouli, iris and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
AldehydesBergamotItalian Lemon
Heart
IrisRoseJasmine
Base
PatchouliAmberVanilla
Top15 to 30 minutes
Aldehydes
Heart2 to 3 hours
Iris
Base4 to 6 hours
PatchouliVanillaAmbergris
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Iris, Patchouli and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Patchouli Paris, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring45
Summer24
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring60
Summer34
Fall100
Winter89
Day77
Night100
Category winnerPatchouli ParisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men2
Unisex22
Women76
Men14
Unisex56
Women29
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,466

PerfumerDavid Beach, Thomas DiGiacomo

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#7,517

PerfumerDelphine Jelk

Launched—

Reviews115

Category winnerPatchouli ParisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Avon Imari 2015 opens with a sharp flash of soapy aldehydes, sharp bergamot, and zesty Italian lemon. The initial blast feels crisp and vintage, reminiscent of classic mid-century vanity sprays. As the citrus top notes quiet down, dusty iris root and dried rose petals form a thick cosmetic powder texture across the mi…

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Patchouli Paris by Guerlain puts a clean, sophisticated spin on a notoriously earthy raw material. Instead of smelling like damp soil or an unwashed hippie shop, it opens with a brisk fizz of crisp aldehydes that quickly gives way to powdery iris. Beneath that cool, makeup-like floral layer sits an earthy patchouli ba…

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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, Imari 2015 or Patchouli Paris?

Patchouli Paris takes 5 of 7 categories. Imari 2015 is rated 3.62/5 from 395 votes; Patchouli Paris is rated 3.88/5 from 553 votes. Choose Imari 2015 for a citrus and aldehydic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Patchouli Paris for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Imari 2015 or Patchouli Paris?

Patchouli Paris lasts longest (Patchouli Paris 69/100, Imari 2015 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Imari 2015 or Patchouli Paris?

Imari 2015 projects furthest (Imari 2015 58/100, Patchouli Paris 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Imari 2015 and Patchouli Paris smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share patchouli, iris and powdery accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Iris, Patchouli and Vanilla.

Is Imari 2015 or Patchouli Paris better for summer or winter?

For summer, Patchouli Paris is the stronger pick. For winter, Imari 2015 is the stronger pick. Patchouli Paris suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Imari 2015 and Patchouli Paris?

Imari 2015 has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot and Italian Lemon, heart notes of Iris, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Amber and Vanilla. Patchouli Paris has top notes of Aldehydes, heart notes of Iris, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla and Ambergris.

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