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L'Eau Gothique vs I.Patchouly

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

Updated 45 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

I.Patchouly takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • L'Eau Gothique

    Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.

  • I.Patchouly

    Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

L'Eau Gothique1/5
I.Patchouly4/5
Ratings & consensus
I.Patchouly
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
I.Patchouly
Sillage & projection
I.Patchouly
Value for money
L'Eau Gothique
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
I.Patchouly

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
L'Eau GothiqueReims
I.PatchoulyIO.KO 1954
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.64/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 18%Had 11%Want 72%
4.10/ 5 · 31 votes
Have 19%Had 10%Want 71%
Category winnerI.PatchoulyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
36%Love
29%Like
0%Ok
36%Dislike
0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

42%Love
42%Like
3%Ok
10%Dislike
3%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage64
♥ Love / hate66
⏱ Longevity82
〰 Sillage67
♥ Love / hate77
Category winners

LongevityI.Patchouly

SillageI.Patchouly

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value67
¤ Price value54
Category winnerL'Eau GothiqueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
amber100%
warm spicy90%
citrus80%
smoky70%
balsamic60%
patchouli50%
woody100%
amber92%
patchouli84%
warm spicy77%
balsamic69%
aromatic61%
Scent match55%Closely related · both amber, warm spicy and patchouli

Note pyramid (duration)

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

No top / heart / base split published

Top
Mandarin OrangeCeleryCedarThyme
Heart
PatchouliIncenseEucalyptusSandalwood
Base
AmberTobacco LeafBenzoinLabdanumVanillaMusk
InformationalShared notesIncense, Benzoin, Patchouli and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring17
Summer17
Fall83
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring69
Summer23
Fall92
Winter100
Day62
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex80
Women20
Men25
Unisex75
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,106

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#23,122

PerfumerEnzo Galardi

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerI.PatchoulyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Eau Gothique by Reims is a Woody fragrance for women and men. L'Eau Gothique was launched in 2016. The nose behind this fragrance is Bertrand Duchaufour. From the way people describe wearing it, this comes across best as an easygoing style that many people can appreciate quickly. Taken together, the feedback points …

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I.Patchouly by IO.KO 1954 is an earthy, wood-forward fragrance that centers on raw patchouli, incense, and tobacco leaf. Launched in 2017, this unisex scent leans into herbal and medicinal qualities, making it a compelling choice for enthusiasts who enjoy bold, challenging compositions during autumn or winter months. …

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, L'Eau Gothique or I.Patchouly?

I.Patchouly takes 4 of 5 categories. L'Eau Gothique is rated 3.64/5 from 14 votes; I.Patchouly is rated 4.10/5 from 31 votes. Choose L'Eau Gothique for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose I.Patchouly for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, L'Eau Gothique or I.Patchouly?

I.Patchouly lasts longest (I.Patchouly 82/100, L'Eau Gothique 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Eau Gothique or I.Patchouly?

I.Patchouly projects furthest (I.Patchouly 67/100, L'Eau Gothique 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Eau Gothique and I.Patchouly smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and patchouli accords. Common notes include Incense, Benzoin, Patchouli and Musk.

Is L'Eau Gothique or I.Patchouly better for summer or winter?

L'Eau Gothique suits day or night wear; I.Patchouly suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Eau Gothique and I.Patchouly?

L'Eau Gothique features Incense, Bergamot, Benzoin, Patchouli and Musk. I.Patchouly has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Celery, Cedar and Thyme, heart notes of Patchouli, Incense, Eucalyptus and Sandalwood, a base of Amber, Tobacco Leaf, Benzoin and Labdanum.

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