Moccus vs Patchouli
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
34%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Patchouli takes 5 of 7 categories.
MoccusChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.
PatchouliChoose it for a amber and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Moccus2/7
Patchouli5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Patchouli
- Community sentiment
- Patchouli
- Longevity
- Patchouli
- Sillage & projection
- Moccus
- Value for money
- Patchouli
- Versatility
- Moccus
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Patchouli
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
MoccusBoadicea the VictoriousPatchouliM. MicallefWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.12/ 5 · 40 votes
Have 20%Had 6%Want 74%
4.03/ 5 · 477 votes
Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%
Category winnerPatchouliRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate63%Love
15%Like
0%Ok
18%Dislike
5%Hate
40 votes
40%Love
47%Like
2%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
323 votes
Category winnerPatchouliMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPatchouli
SillageMoccus
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPatchouliBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
amber92%
powdery84%
iris77%
musky69%
fresh spicy61%
amber100%
patchouli91%
vanilla83%
warm spicy74%
woody65%
balsamic56%
Scent match34%Clearly different · both amber and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Juniper BerriesBlack PepperLavender
Heart
Orris RootCashmeranLabdanumViolet Leaf
Base
LeatherPatchouliCaramelBenzoinVanillaTonka Bean
Top
Violet Leaf
Heart
Patchouli
Base
AmberVanilleBenzoinLabdanumMusk
InformationalShared notesLabdanum, Violet Leaf, Patchouli and Benzoin. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer14
Fall100
Winter86
Day100
Night100
Spring44
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerMoccusMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#15,497
PerfumerChristian Provenzano
Launched—
Reviews7
Overall rank#2,258
PerfumerJean-Claude Astier
Launched—
Reviews36
Category winnerPatchouliHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMoccus opens with crisp juniper berries and sharp black pepper, cutting through a dense backdrop of lavender and dark leather. As it settles on skin, earthy orris root and labdanum emerge, creating a dry, resinous heart with subtle violet leaf facets. The base turns rich and warm as sweet caramel, vanilla, and benzoin…
Reviews →M. Micallef Patchouli is a classic oriental woody fragrance for both men and women. It opens with the crisp, green bite of violet leaf before settling into a deep, earthy patchouli core. Base notes of amber, vanilla, and benzoin wrap the scent in a resinous, long-lasting warmth, making it a reliable choice for cooler …
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, Moccus or Patchouli?
Patchouli takes 5 of 7 categories. Moccus is rated 4.12/5 from 40 votes; Patchouli is rated 4.03/5 from 477 votes. Choose Moccus for a woody and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Patchouli for a amber and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Moccus or Patchouli?
They last about the same: Patchouli 78/100, Moccus 77/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Moccus or Patchouli?
Moccus projects furthest (Moccus 73/100, Patchouli 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Moccus and Patchouli smell similar?
Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Labdanum, Violet Leaf, Patchouli and Benzoin.
Is Moccus or Patchouli better for summer or winter?
For summer, Moccus is the stronger pick. For winter, Patchouli is the stronger pick. Moccus suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Moccus and Patchouli?
Moccus has top notes of Juniper Berries, Black Pepper and Lavender, heart notes of Orris Root, Cashmeran, Labdanum and Violet Leaf, a base of Leather, Patchouli, Caramel and Benzoin. Patchouli has top notes of Violet Leaf, heart notes of Patchouli, a base of Amber, Vanille, Benzoin and Labdanum.
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