Fragrance comparison

Judith vs Tendre Patchouli

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 24 ratings analysed

4 wins

Judith

Judith Muller

3.6712 votes

Rank #46,771 WoodyAmber

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38%scent match

Some overlap

Tendre Patchouli

Acorelle

3.7512 votes

Rank #50,573 Warm SpicyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Judith takes 4 of 5 categories.

Judith
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Tendre Patchouli
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Judith4/5

Tendre Patchouli1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

JudithJudith Muller

Tendre PatchouliAcorelle

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 59%Had 13%Want 28%

3.75/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 47%Had 7%Want 47%

Category winnerTendre PatchouliRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

42%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

17%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

8%Love

58%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage31

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityJudith

SillageJudith

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value58

Category winnerJudithBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

floral84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

warm spicy100%

woody86%

cinnamon72%

patchouli58%

caramel44%

balsamic30%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesFruity NotesHyacinthBergamotLemonOrange

Heart

CarnationJasmineRoseOrris RootCyclamenOrchidYlang-Ylang

Base

CedarAmberOakmossMuskBenzoinSandalwoodCaramelCinnamon

Top

OrangeBergamot

Heart

CinnamonCloveJasmine

Base

PatchouliSandalwoodCaramel

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orange, Jasmine and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring0

Summer14

Fall100

Winter29

Day100

Night17

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex83

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,771

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#50,573

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerJudithHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Judith by Judith Muller is a complex floral-woody fragrance launched in 1975. This vintage scent opens with sharp, bracing aldehydes paired with citrus and hyacinth. On the skin, it transforms into a creamy, resinous blend featuring jasmine, orris root, and ylang-ylang. It performs beautifully in spring and autumn, of…

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Tendre Patchouli is a warm, spiced patchouli that leans cosy rather than loud. It opens with a quick flash of orange and bergamot, then settles into cinnamon and clove over earthy patchouli, soft woods and a caramel-like sweetness. It reads comfortably unisex and suits cool weather best, especially if you like patcho…

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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, Judith or Tendre Patchouli?

Judith takes 4 of 5 categories. Judith is rated 3.67/5 from 12 votes; Tendre Patchouli is rated 3.75/5 from 12 votes. Choose Judith for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Tendre Patchouli for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Judith or Tendre Patchouli?

Judith lasts longest (Judith 60/100, Tendre Patchouli 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Judith or Tendre Patchouli?

Judith projects furthest (Judith 50/100, Tendre Patchouli 31/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Judith and Tendre Patchouli smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orange, Jasmine and Sandalwood.

Is Judith or Tendre Patchouli better for summer or winter?

Judith suits evening wear; Tendre Patchouli suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Judith and Tendre Patchouli?

Judith has top notes of Aldehydes, Fruity Notes, Hyacinth and Bergamot, heart notes of Carnation, Jasmine, Rose and Orris Root, a base of Cedar, Amber, Oakmoss and Musk. Tendre Patchouli has top notes of Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Cinnamon, Clove and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood and Caramel.