Melancholia vs Rose Patchouli
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
27%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Rose Patchouli takes 3 of 5 categories.
MelancholiaChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Rose PatchouliChoose it for a woody and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Melancholia2/5
Rose Patchouli3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Melancholia
- 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
- Melancholia
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
MelancholiaMoth and Rabbit PerfumesRose PatchouliB96Winner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.72/ 5 · 145 votes
Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%
3.17/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 38%Had 14%Want 48%
Category winnerMelancholiaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate25%Love
36%Like
28%Ok
8%Dislike
3%Hate
145 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
Category winners
LongevityRose Patchouli
SillageRose Patchouli
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRose PatchouliBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic92%
green84%
fruity77%
ozonic69%
fresh61%
woody100%
rose91%
patchouli83%
amber74%
warm spicy65%
floral56%
Scent match27%Clearly different · both woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
Violet LeafGreen AppleBlack CurrantBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
NarcissusLily-of-the-ValleyMuskDates
Base6-8+ hrs
JuniperIncenseVetiverClearwood
Top
Water JasmineJuniper
Heart
RoseIncenseVioletBlack Currant
Base
PatchouliPrecious WoodsAmberwoodVetiverMusk
InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Musk, Juniper and Incense. Durations are only published for Melancholia, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter47
Day100
Night81
Spring33
Summer33
Fall100
Winter33
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#17,003
PerfumerMark Buxton
Launched—
Reviews16
Overall rank#66,920
PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerMelancholiaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMoth and Rabbit Melancholia smells like crisp green apple slices dropped into cold, smoky ash, layered over damp violet leaf and earthy vetiver. Created by perfumer Mark Buxton, it captures the mood of a rainy afternoon in early spring. The scent opens with a sharp flash of tart bergamot and green foliage before settl…
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, Melancholia or Rose Patchouli?
Rose Patchouli takes 3 of 5 categories. Melancholia is rated 3.72/5 from 145 votes; Rose Patchouli is rated 3.17/5 from 12 votes. Choose Melancholia for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. 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, Melancholia or Rose Patchouli?
Rose Patchouli lasts longest (Rose Patchouli 80/100, Melancholia 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Melancholia or Rose Patchouli?
Rose Patchouli projects furthest (Rose Patchouli 71/100, Melancholia 46/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Melancholia and Rose Patchouli smell similar?
Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Musk, Juniper and Incense.
Is Melancholia or Rose Patchouli better for summer or winter?
Melancholia suits daytime wear; Rose Patchouli suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Melancholia and Rose Patchouli?
Melancholia has top notes of Violet Leaf, Green Apple, Black Currant and Bergamot, heart notes of Narcissus, Lily-of-the-Valley, Musk and Dates, a base of Juniper, Incense, Vetiver and Clearwood. 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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