Fragrance comparison

L'Eau Des Anges vs Patchouli

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 72 ratings analysed

L'Eau Des Anges

Helder Machado Perfumes

4.7315 votes

Rank #39,011 PowderyIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%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.

L'Eau Des Anges
Choose it for a powdery and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Patchouli
Choose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

L'Eau Des Anges1/5

Patchouli4/5

Ratings & consensus: L'Eau Des Anges
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Patchouli
Sillage & projection: Patchouli
Value for money: Patchouli
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Patchouli

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'Eau Des AngesHelder Machado Perfumes

PatchouliPerfumer H

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.73/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 21%Had 10%Want 69%

4.32/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 25%Had 2%Want 74%

Category winnerL'Eau Des AngesRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

73%Love

27%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate93

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityPatchouli

SillagePatchouli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price value52

Category winnerPatchouliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

iris92%

green84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

citrus61%

woody100%

patchouli92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

green61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Orange BlossomGalbanumGrapefruitAngelicaRhubarb

Heart

IrisGreen NotesBlack PepperHeliotropeCardamomGeranium

Base

MuskCedarAmberSandalwoodOakmossLeather

Top

GalbanumBlack PepperJuniperIris

Heart

AngelicaYlang-Ylang

Base

Indonesian Patchouli LeafAmberVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Angelica, Iris and Black Pepper. 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

Summer88

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night89

Spring100

Summer20

Fall80

Winter80

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men31

Unisex54

Women15

Men33

Unisex58

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,011

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,105

PerfumerLyn Harris

Launched—

Reviews27

Category winnerPatchouliHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Eau Des Anges opens with a sharp burst of galbanum, tart rhubarb, and bitter grapefruit, immediately framed by herbal angelica. Within twenty minutes, the initial green snap softens into a cool heart dominated by powdery iris and heliotrope, accented by black pepper and spicy cardamom. As the wear progresses, dry ce…

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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, L'Eau Des Anges or Patchouli?

Patchouli takes 4 of 5 categories. L'Eau Des Anges is rated 4.73/5 from 15 votes; Patchouli is rated 4.32/5 from 57 votes. Choose L'Eau Des Anges for a powdery and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Patchouli for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, L'Eau Des Anges or Patchouli?

Patchouli lasts longest (Patchouli 75/100, L'Eau Des Anges 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Eau Des Anges or Patchouli?

Patchouli projects furthest (Patchouli 63/100, L'Eau Des Anges 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Eau Des Anges and Patchouli smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and green accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Angelica, Iris and Black Pepper.

Is L'Eau Des Anges or Patchouli better for summer or winter?

L'Eau Des Anges suits daytime wear; Patchouli suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Eau Des Anges and Patchouli?

L'Eau Des Anges has top notes of Orange Blossom, Galbanum, Grapefruit and Angelica, heart notes of Iris, Green Notes, Black Pepper and Heliotrope, a base of Musk, Cedar, Amber and Sandalwood. 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.