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Junky vs Rose Patchouli

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

Updated 214 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose Patchouli takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • Junky

    Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

  • Rose Patchouli

    Choose it for a woody and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Junky2/5
Rose Patchouli3/5
Ratings & consensus
Junky
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Rose Patchouli
Sillage & projection
Rose Patchouli
Value for money
Rose Patchouli
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Junky

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
JunkyJardins d’Ecrivains
Rose PatchouliB96
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.67/ 5 · 202 votes
Have 32%Had 16%Want 52%
3.17/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 38%Had 14%Want 48%
Category winnerJunkyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
30%Love
36%Like
6%Ok
27%Dislike
1%Hate

202 votes

33%Love
17%Like
8%Ok
17%Dislike
25%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity67
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate67
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage71
♥ Love / hate54
Category winners

LongevityRose Patchouli

SillageRose Patchouli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value48
¤ Price value75
Category winnerRose PatchouliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
woody92%
green84%
powdery77%
earthy69%
violet61%
woody100%
rose91%
patchouli83%
amber74%
warm spicy65%
floral56%
Scent match22%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
cannabisGalbanumPalisander Rosewood
Heart
IrisGardeniaViolet
Base
MossIncenseMyrtleJuniperCashmeranVetiverCedar
Top
Water JasmineJuniper
Heart
RoseIncenseVioletBlack Currant
Base
PatchouliPrecious WoodsAmberwoodVetiverMusk
InformationalShared notesViolet, Incense, Juniper and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter29
Day–
Night–
Spring33
Summer33
Fall100
Winter33
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men19
Unisex59
Women22
Men0
Unisex13
Women88
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,282

PerfumerAnais Biguine

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#66,920

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerJunkyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Junky opens with a sharp snap of raw galbanum and pungent cannabis leaf, spiked with bitterness. The initial burst feels cold, damp, and decidedly medicinal on skin. Palisander rosewood adds a clean woody structure underneath, cutting through the herbal bite. As the crisp greenery softens, dry powdery iris and cool v…

Reviews →

Rose Patchouli by B96 is a floral woody musk scent for women, signed by perfumer Bertrand Duchaufour. It centers on a deep, resinous rose paired with earthy patchouli and a touch of incense. This 2021 release fits well for cooler autumn evenings, offering a sophisticated profile for those who appreciate woody floral s…

Reviews →
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, Junky or Rose Patchouli?

Rose Patchouli takes 3 of 5 categories. Junky is rated 3.67/5 from 202 votes; Rose Patchouli is rated 3.17/5 from 12 votes. Choose Junky for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Rose Patchouli for a woody and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Junky or Rose Patchouli?

Rose Patchouli lasts longest (Rose Patchouli 80/100, Junky 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Junky or Rose Patchouli?

Rose Patchouli projects furthest (Rose Patchouli 71/100, Junky 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Junky and Rose Patchouli smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Violet, Incense, Juniper and Vetiver.

Is Junky or Rose Patchouli better for summer or winter?

Rose Patchouli suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Junky and Rose Patchouli?

Junky has top notes of cannabis, Galbanum and Palisander Rosewood, heart notes of Iris, Gardenia and Violet, a base of Moss, Incense, Myrtle and Juniper. Rose Patchouli has top notes of Water Jasmine and Juniper, heart notes of Rose, Incense, Violet and Black Currant, a base of Patchouli, Precious Woods, Amberwood and Vetiver.

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