Fragrance comparison

Incubus vs Patchouli

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 46 ratings analysed

3 wins

Incubus

Nimere Parfums

3.8729 votes

Rank #19,614 AmberSmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Patchouli

Scent Trunk

3.4517 votes

Rank #43,740 WoodyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Incubus takes 3 of 5 categories.

Incubus
Choose it for a amber and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Patchouli
Choose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Incubus3/5

Patchouli2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IncubusNimere Parfums

PatchouliScent Trunk

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 8%Had 3%Want 90%

3.45/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 18%Had 3%Want 80%

Category winnerIncubusRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

37%Like

5%Ok

32%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

33%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityPatchouli

SillageIncubus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value75

Category winnerPatchouliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

smoky92%

leather84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

animalic61%

woody100%

patchouli92%

warm spicy84%

white floral77%

tobacco69%

sweet61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LeatherResinSmokeChocolateTuberoseAgarwood (Oud)PatchouliSpicesAmberFruity NotesTobaccoMusk

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

PatchouliJasmine SambacTobaccoYlang-YlangSpicesAgarwood (Oud)Teak WoodLitsea CubebaSeaweed

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Patchouli, Spices and Tobacco. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring17

Summer17

Fall100

Winter50

Day50

Night100

Spring60

Summer40

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,614

PerfumerNikolay Eremin

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#43,740

PerfumerPersephenie Lea

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerIncubusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Incubus is a bold, uncompromising fragrance from Nimere Parfums that centers on a heavy, resinous smoke and dark chocolate profile. It opens with an aggressive, almost metallic edge before settling into a warm, tobacco-heavy heart. This scent is ideal for those who prefer dark, animalic compositions during the colder …

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Patchouli by Scent Trunk is a woody and warm spicy fragrance for women and men. Designed by Persephenie Lea, this scent balances earthy patchouli with creamy coconut and tropical blooms. It offers a relaxed, vacation-inspired atmosphere that works well for casual afternoon wear in the fall or spring, providing a disti…

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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, Incubus or Patchouli?

Incubus takes 3 of 5 categories. Incubus is rated 3.87/5 from 29 votes; Patchouli is rated 3.45/5 from 17 votes. Choose Incubus for a amber and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Patchouli for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Incubus or Patchouli?

Patchouli lasts longest (Patchouli 80/100, Incubus 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Incubus or Patchouli?

Incubus projects furthest (Incubus 72/100, Patchouli 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Incubus and Patchouli smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli, Spices and Tobacco.