Fragrance comparison

Jitterbug for Men vs Patchouly

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 16 ratings analysed

3 wins

Jitterbug for Men

DSH Perfumes

4.229 votes

Rank #41,872 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

Patchouly

Byblos

4.007 votes

Rank #59,670 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jitterbug for Men takes 3 of 3 categories.

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

Jitterbug for Men3/3

Patchouly0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Jitterbug for MenDSH Perfumes

PatchoulyByblos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 19%Had 11%Want 70%

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

44%Love

44%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity95

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityJitterbug for Men

SillageJitterbug for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy91%

fresh spicy83%

woody74%

patchouli65%

musky56%

warm spicy100%

woody91%

vanilla83%

amber74%

patchouli65%

balsamic56%

Scent match62%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

PepperBergamotAmalfi LemonBlackberry

Heart2-4 hrs

CloveBenzoinRoseJasmine

Base6-10 hrs

PatchouliOlibanumAmberMuskFrench labdanumVirginia Cedar

Top

CloveAmalfi LemonBergamot

Heart

CoumarinFrench labdanumPeach

Base

PatchouliBenzoinMuskVirginia CedarVanille

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Clove and Benzoin. Durations are only published for Jitterbug for Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer25

Fall50

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,872

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#59,670

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerJitterbug for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

DSH Perfumes Jitterbug for Men delivers a dark, resinous warmth built around tart blackberry and sacred temple resins. The pepper hits immediately. Bergamot and lemon add a brief citrus flash before the brambly fruit sweetness takes over. Give it ten minutes. The heart thickens into spicy clove bud and sweet Egyptian …

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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 for Men or Patchouly?

Jitterbug for Men takes 3 of 3 categories. Jitterbug for Men is rated 4.22/5 from 9 votes; Patchouly is rated 4.00/5 from 7 votes. Choose Jitterbug for Men for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Patchouly for a warm spicy and woody character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Jitterbug for Men or Patchouly?

Jitterbug for Men lasts longest (Jitterbug for Men 95/100, Patchouly 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jitterbug for Men or Patchouly?

Jitterbug for Men projects furthest (Jitterbug for Men 69/100, Patchouly 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jitterbug for Men and Patchouly smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Clove and Benzoin.

Is Jitterbug for Men or Patchouly better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Jitterbug for Men and Patchouly?

Jitterbug for Men has top notes of Pepper, Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Blackberry, heart notes of Clove, Benzoin, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Olibanum, Amber and Musk. 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.