Fragrance comparison

L'Haleine des Dieux vs Patchouli

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 178 ratings analysed

4 wins

L'Haleine des Dieux

Serge Lutens

4.00163 votes

Rank #8,818 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Patchouli

Les Essentiels

3.6015 votes

Rank #42,891 AmberPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Haleine des Dieux takes 4 of 5 categories.

L'Haleine des Dieux
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Patchouli
Choose it for a amber and patchouli character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

L'Haleine des Dieux4/5

Patchouli1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'Haleine des DieuxSerge Lutens

PatchouliLes Essentiels

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 163 votes

Have 35%Had 11%Want 54%

3.60/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 63%Had 8%Want 30%

Category winnerL'Haleine des DieuxRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

50%Like

5%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

135 votes

20%Love

33%Like

33%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityL'Haleine des Dieux

SillageL'Haleine des Dieux

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value34

¤ Price value94

Category winnerPatchouliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

aromatic92%

musky84%

woody77%

leather69%

powdery61%

amber100%

patchouli91%

woody83%

warm spicy74%

balsamic65%

leather56%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both amber, woody and leather

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

AmberSageLeatherLabdanumVanillaBalsam FirMuskCashmeran

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

MyrrhSage

Heart1-2 hrs

PatchouliLabdanumLeather

Base3-5 hrs

AmberVanilla

InformationalShared notesAmber, Sage, Leather and Labdanum. Durations are only published for Patchouli, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring69

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer38

Fall100

Winter88

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex69

Women25

Men10

Unisex80

Women10

Casual 43%Work 30%Date 19%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,818

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#42,891

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerL'Haleine des DieuxHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Haleine des Dieux is a complex unisex fragrance from Serge Lutens that balances spicy, aromatic sage with a smooth, resinous amber base. It projects a sophisticated, powdery texture on the skin that feels intimate and cozy. Perfect for cooler weather, this scent offers an edgy, modern take on traditional amber compo…

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Patchouli by Les Essentiels delivers a direct, comforting take on classic earthy amber without any harsh edges. The opening greets you with warm myrrh and dry herbal sage, which quickly settles into a soft core of earthy patchouli, sweet resinous labdanum, and smooth jacket leather. As it dries down against the skin, …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, L'Haleine des Dieux or Patchouli?

L'Haleine des Dieux takes 4 of 5 categories. L'Haleine des Dieux is rated 4.00/5 from 163 votes; Patchouli is rated 3.60/5 from 15 votes. Choose L'Haleine des Dieux for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Patchouli for a amber and patchouli character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, L'Haleine des Dieux or Patchouli?

L'Haleine des Dieux lasts longest (L'Haleine des Dieux 70/100, Patchouli 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Haleine des Dieux or Patchouli?

L'Haleine des Dieux projects furthest (L'Haleine des Dieux 62/100, Patchouli 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Haleine des Dieux and Patchouli smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and leather accords. Common notes include Amber, Sage, Leather and Labdanum.

Is L'Haleine des Dieux or Patchouli better for summer or winter?

Patchouli suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Haleine des Dieux and Patchouli?

L'Haleine des Dieux features Amber, Sage, Leather, Labdanum and Vanilla. Patchouli has top notes of Myrrh and Sage, heart notes of Patchouli, Labdanum and Leather, a base of Amber and Vanilla.