Fragrance comparison

Jitterbug vs Patchouly

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 50 ratings analysed

Jitterbug

DSH Perfumes

4.2843 votes

Rank #21,168 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

2 wins

Patchouly

Byblos

4.007 votes

Rank #59,670 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Patchouly takes 2 of 3 categories.

Jitterbug
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Patchouly
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Jitterbug1/3

Patchouly2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

JitterbugDSH Perfumes

PatchoulyByblos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.28/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 37%Had 4%Want 59%

4.00/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 20%Had 8%Want 73%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

40%Like

2%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

43 votes

29%Love

57%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityPatchouly

SillagePatchouly

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy88%

fresh spicy77%

balsamic65%

woody53%

musky42%

warm spicy100%

woody91%

vanilla83%

amber74%

patchouli65%

balsamic56%

Scent match58%Closely related · both warm spicy, amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PepperBlackberryAmalfi LemonBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

CloveBenzoinJasmineRose

Base6-8+ hrs

French labdanumPatchouliAmberIncenseOlibanumMusk

Top

CloveAmalfi LemonBergamot

Heart

CoumarinFrench labdanumPeach

Base

PatchouliBenzoinMuskVirginia CedarVanille

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Clove and Benzoin. Durations are only published for Jitterbug, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer17

Fall100

Winter92

Day55

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex25

Women50

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,168

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#59,670

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerJitterbugHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jitterbug by DSH Perfumes brings the golden era of 1940s dance halls back to life. Dawn Spencer Hurwitz builds this fragrance around a bold contrast of bright citruses, biting black pepper, and ripe dark blackberry. The opening kicks off with a sharp burst of bergamot and cracked peppercorns before plunging into a war…

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Patchouly by Byblos is a warm, resinous oriental woody fragrance that balances spice with comfort. Built around a core of earthy patchouli, clove, and sweet vanilla, it offers a grounded scent suitable for crisp fall days or cool office evenings. It is a reliable, unisex choice for those who appreciate classic woody p…

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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, Jitterbug or Patchouly?

Patchouly takes 2 of 3 categories. Jitterbug is rated 4.28/5 from 43 votes; Patchouly is rated 4.00/5 from 7 votes. Choose Jitterbug for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Patchouly for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Jitterbug or Patchouly?

Patchouly lasts longest (Patchouly 60/100, Jitterbug 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jitterbug or Patchouly?

Patchouly projects furthest (Patchouly 63/100, Jitterbug 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jitterbug and Patchouly smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Clove and Benzoin.

Is Jitterbug or Patchouly better for summer or winter?

Jitterbug suits evening wear; Patchouly suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jitterbug and Patchouly?

Jitterbug has top notes of Pepper, Blackberry, Amalfi Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Clove, Benzoin, Jasmine and Rose, a base of French labdanum, Patchouli, Amber and Incense. Patchouly has top notes of Clove, Amalfi Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Coumarin, French labdanum and Peach, a base of Patchouli, Benzoin, Musk and Virginia Cedar.