Fragrance comparison

In Contrast vs Patchouli Revolution

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 27 ratings analysed

In Contrast

INME

3.2818 votes

Rank #47,503 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Patchouli Revolution

Wally

4.229 votes

Rank #36,107 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Patchouli Revolution takes 4 of 4 categories.

In Contrast
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Patchouli Revolution
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

In Contrast0/4

Patchouli Revolution4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

In ContrastINME

Patchouli RevolutionWally

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.28/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 63%Had 0%Want 38%

4.22/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 62%Had 8%Want 30%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

67%Like

17%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

44%Love

33%Like

22%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate61

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityPatchouli Revolution

SillagePatchouli Revolution

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value79

Category winnerPatchouli RevolutionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy77%

woody53%

herbal30%

woody100%

amber92%

patchouli84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

camphor61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

RosemaryThymeCardamomVetiverPatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

Top

EucalyptusGreen TeaRhubarbPimento

Heart

PatchouliCardamomThyme

Base

White AmberVanillaBenzoinVetiver

InformationalShared notesThyme, Cardamom, Vetiver and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night80

Spring43

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day83

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men33

Unisex44

Women22

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,503

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#36,107

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerPatchouli RevolutionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

In Contrast by INME is a masculine fragrance built on a crisp, aromatic foundation. Launched in 2023, it features a stark blend of rosemary, thyme, and cardamom layered over a woody base of vetiver and patchouli. It is a clean, herbal-forward scent that leans toward professional or casual daytime wear, particularly in…

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Wally Patchouli Revolution opens with a burst of cooling eucalyptus, green tea, and tart rhubarb, spiked with warm pimento pepper. That herbal opening quickly gives way to a dense heart of earthy patchouli, crushed cardamom, and aromatic thyme. As the fragrance settles over several hours, a rich base of white amber, r…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, In Contrast or Patchouli Revolution?

Patchouli Revolution takes 4 of 4 categories. In Contrast is rated 3.28/5 from 18 votes; Patchouli Revolution is rated 4.22/5 from 9 votes. Choose In Contrast for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Patchouli Revolution for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, In Contrast or Patchouli Revolution?

Patchouli Revolution lasts longest (Patchouli Revolution 71/100, In Contrast 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, In Contrast or Patchouli Revolution?

Patchouli Revolution projects furthest (Patchouli Revolution 57/100, In Contrast 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do In Contrast and Patchouli Revolution smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Thyme, Cardamom, Vetiver and Patchouli.

Is In Contrast or Patchouli Revolution better for summer or winter?

In Contrast suits daytime wear; Patchouli Revolution suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in In Contrast and Patchouli Revolution?

In Contrast features Rosemary, Thyme, Cardamom, Vetiver and Patchouli. Patchouli Revolution has top notes of Eucalyptus, Green Tea, Rhubarb and Pimento, heart notes of Patchouli, Cardamom and Thyme, a base of White Amber, Vanilla, Benzoin and Vetiver.