Fragrance comparison

Molto vs Patchouly

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 72 ratings analysed

3 wins

Molto

Missoni

4.2465 votes

Rank #11,636 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

Patchouly

Byblos

4.007 votes

Rank #59,054 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Molto takes 3 of 3 categories.

Molto
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Patchouly
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Molto3/3

Patchouly0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MoltoMissoni

PatchoulyByblos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 37%Had 16%Want 47%

4.00/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 20%Had 8%Want 73%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

54%Love

33%Like

4%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

57 votes

29%Love

57%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMolto

SillageMolto

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

vanilla77%

citrus69%

sweet61%

warm spicy100%

woody91%

vanilla83%

amber74%

patchouli65%

balsamic56%

Scent match60%Closely related · both warm spicy, woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Palisander RosewoodAmalfi LemonBergamotAfrican Orange Flower

Heart

CinnamonYlang-YlangCarnationRoseHeliotropeNeroliJasmine

Base

BenzoinTonka BeanAmberMuskPatchouliVanilleVirginia Cedar

Top

CloveAmalfi LemonBergamot

Heart

CoumarinFrench labdanumPeach

Base

PatchouliBenzoinMuskVirginia CedarVanille

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Benzoin 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

Spring20

Summer20

Fall93

Winter100

Day29

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,636

PerfumerTristan Brando

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#59,054

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMoltoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Molto Missoni is a rich amber spicy floral with a distinctly vintage feel. It opens sharp and slightly medicinal, then settles into warm cinnamon, powdery heliotrope, soft florals, patchouli, and a sweet ambered vanilla base. It suits shoppers who enjoy character, texture, and a more dressed-up style of perfume. With …

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Patchouly by Byblos is a warm, resinous oriental woody fragrance that balances spice with comfort. Built around a core of earthy patchouli, clove, and sweet vanilla, it offers a grounded scent suitable for crisp fall days or cool office evenings. It is a reliable, unisex choice for those who appreciate classic woody p…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Molto or Patchouly?

Molto takes 3 of 3 categories. Molto is rated 4.24/5 from 65 votes; Patchouly is rated 4.00/5 from 7 votes. Choose Molto for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Patchouly for a warm spicy and woody character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Molto or Patchouly?

Molto lasts longest (Molto 75/100, Patchouly 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Molto or Patchouly?

Molto projects furthest (Molto 72/100, Patchouly 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Molto and Patchouly smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Benzoin and Musk.

Is Molto or Patchouly better for summer or winter?

Molto suits evening wear; Patchouly suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Molto and Patchouly?

Molto has top notes of Palisander Rosewood, Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and African Orange Flower, heart notes of Cinnamon, Ylang-Ylang, Carnation and Rose, a base of Benzoin, Tonka Bean, Amber and Musk. Patchouly has top notes of Clove, Amalfi Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Coumarin, French labdanum and Peach, a base of Patchouli, Benzoin, Musk and Virginia Cedar.