Fragrance comparison

Lawrence vs Patchouli Sauvage

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 136 ratings analysed

4 wins

Lawrence

Athena Fragrances

4.8211 votes

Rank #33,489 RumWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

Patchouli Sauvage

Houbigant

4.16125 votes

Rank #24,921 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lawrence takes 4 of 5 categories.

Lawrence
Choose it for a rum and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Patchouli Sauvage
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Lawrence4/5

Patchouli Sauvage1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LawrenceAthena Fragrances

Patchouli SauvageHoubigant

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.82/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 43%Had 0%Want 57%

4.16/ 5 · 125 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

Category winnerLawrenceRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

82%Love

18%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

42%Love

37%Like

15%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

125 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate95

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityLawrence

SillageLawrence

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value48

Category winnerLawrenceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rum100%

warm spicy92%

soft spicy84%

white floral77%

sweet69%

amber61%

woody100%

amber91%

patchouli83%

aromatic74%

earthy65%

citrus56%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperRumBitter OrangeCardamomSuedeJuniperBergamot

Heart

White TobaccoOrrisDried FruitsSandalwoodOsmanthusTuberoseSaffron

Base

Tonka BeanMyrrhYlang-YlangPatchouliLabdanumVanillaCedarMusk

Top15-30 mins

BergamotWhite Grapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

PatchouliLabdanumDried Fruits

Base6-10 hrs

Java vetiver oilCedarSandalAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Dried Fruits, Tonka Bean and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Patchouli Sauvage, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring44

Summer22

Fall89

Winter100

Day71

Night100

Spring72

Summer19

Fall0

Winter100

Day53

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Men64

Unisex32

Women3

Date 32%Work 27%Casual 25%Party 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,489

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,921

PerfumerAntoine Lie, Luca Maffei

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPatchouli SauvageHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lawrence by Athena Fragrances hits skin with dark rum, bitter orange, and smooth suede. Cardamom and white tobacco simmer at the core, while myrrh, tonka bean, and labdanum build a rich resinous base. Built for cool autumn evenings and winter leather jackets, it offers a dense, boozy warmth with a quiet floral contras…

Reviews →

Patchouli Sauvage by Houbigant brings an earthy, modern twist to classic wood fragrances. The scent starts with a bright splash of white grapefruit and crisp bergamot. That initial tart bite cuts right through the opening alcohol lift. Within ten minutes, rich green patchouli emerges alongside warm labdanum resin and …

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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, Lawrence or Patchouli Sauvage?

Lawrence takes 4 of 5 categories. Lawrence is rated 4.82/5 from 11 votes; Patchouli Sauvage is rated 4.16/5 from 125 votes. Choose Lawrence for a rum and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Patchouli Sauvage for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Lawrence or Patchouli Sauvage?

Lawrence lasts longest (Lawrence 80/100, Patchouli Sauvage 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lawrence or Patchouli Sauvage?

Lawrence projects furthest (Lawrence 66/100, Patchouli Sauvage 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lawrence and Patchouli Sauvage smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Dried Fruits, Tonka Bean and Patchouli.

Is Lawrence or Patchouli Sauvage better for summer or winter?

Lawrence suits evening wear; Patchouli Sauvage suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lawrence and Patchouli Sauvage?

Lawrence has top notes of Pink Pepper, Rum, Bitter Orange and Cardamom, heart notes of White Tobacco, Orris, Dried Fruits and Sandalwood, a base of Tonka Bean, Myrrh, Ylang-Ylang and Patchouli. Patchouli Sauvage has top notes of Bergamot and White Grapefruit, heart notes of Patchouli, Labdanum and Dried Fruits, a base of Java vetiver oil, Cedar, Sandal and Amber.