Fragrance comparison

Ink vs Patchouli

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 269 ratings analysed

Ink

Perfumer H

3.98212 votes

Rank #4,635 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Patchouli

Perfumer H

4.3257 votes

Rank #6,105 WoodyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Patchouli takes 4 of 5 categories.

Ink
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Patchouli
Choose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ink1/5

Patchouli4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

InkPerfumer H

PatchouliPerfumer H

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 212 votes

Have 30%Had 5%Want 65%

4.32/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 25%Had 2%Want 74%

Category winnerPatchouliRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

34%Like

14%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

122 votes

64%Love

36%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityPatchouli

SillagePatchouli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price value52

Category winnerPatchouliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic90%

amber80%

musky70%

green60%

fresh spicy50%

woody100%

patchouli92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

green61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

PapyrusVirginia CedarGalbanumHaitian VetiverOlibanumWoody NotesBlack PepperelemiAmbroxanAngelicaAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Musk

No top / heart / base split published

Top

GalbanumBlack PepperJuniperIris

Heart

AngelicaYlang-Ylang

Base

Indonesian Patchouli LeafAmberVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesVirginia Cedar, Galbanum, Black Pepper and Angelica. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer35

Fall100

Winter95

Day100

Night78

Spring100

Summer20

Fall80

Winter80

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men41

Unisex57

Women2

Men33

Unisex58

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,635

PerfumerLyn Harris

Launched—

Reviews58

Overall rank#6,105

PerfumerLyn Harris

Launched—

Reviews27

Category winnerInkHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ink by Perfumer H is a dry, contemplative woody aromatic fragrance built around papyrus, cedar, vetiver, pepper, incense, musk and resinous woods. Reviewers often describe it as ink on paper, old library shelves, church pews, wet soil and cool woods, with very little sweetness. It suits people who like quiet, artistic…

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Patchouli by Perfumer H is a dry, transparent take on patchouli, shaped with pepper, juniper, galbanum and cedar rather than heavy sweetness or boozy depth. It smells green, woody and quietly polished, with iris and angelica giving the composition a clean, almost soapy softness. Best for patchouli lovers who want some…

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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, Ink or Patchouli?

Patchouli takes 4 of 5 categories. Ink is rated 3.98/5 from 212 votes; Patchouli is rated 4.32/5 from 57 votes. Choose Ink for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Patchouli for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ink or Patchouli?

Patchouli lasts longest (Patchouli 75/100, Ink 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ink or Patchouli?

Patchouli projects furthest (Patchouli 63/100, Ink 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ink and Patchouli smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Virginia Cedar, Galbanum, Black Pepper and Angelica.

Is Ink or Patchouli better for summer or winter?

Ink suits daytime wear; Patchouli suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ink and Patchouli?

Ink features Papyrus, Virginia Cedar, Galbanum, Haitian Vetiver and Olibanum. Patchouli has top notes of Galbanum, Black Pepper, Juniper and Iris, heart notes of Angelica and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Amber and Virginia Cedar.