Fragrance comparison

Munegu vs Patchouli

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 262 ratings analysed

4 wins

Munegu

Nishane

4.07215 votes

Rank #5,465 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

73%scent match

Closely related

Patchouli

Murdock London

4.1547 votes

Rank #16,907 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Munegu takes 4 of 7 categories.

Munegu
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Patchouli
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Munegu4/7

Patchouli3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MuneguNishane

PatchouliMurdock London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 215 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

4.15/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 49%Had 13%Want 38%

Category winnerMuneguRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

36%Like

5%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

215 votes

40%Love

43%Like

11%Ok

4%Dislike

2%Hate

47 votes

Category winnerPatchouliMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityMunegu

SillageMunegu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value62

Category winnerPatchouliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

patchouli69%

aromatic61%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

patchouli84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

amber61%

Scent match73%Closely related · both fresh spicy, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

OrangeCedar

Heart

CuminCardamomNutmegGeraniumYlang-Ylang

Base

PatchouliLabdanumAmberOlibanumTobacco

Top15-30 mins

CardamomNutmegPetitgrainBlack Pepper

Heart2-3 hrs

JasmineGeraniumRoseYlang-Ylang

Base6-8+ hrs

PatchouliOlibanumSuede

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Nutmeg, Geranium and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for Patchouli, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring54

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring96

Summer57

Fall100

Winter46

Day100

Night47

Category winnerPatchouliMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men78

Unisex16

Women7

Men77

Unisex19

Women4

Work 39%Casual 33%Date 19%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,465

PerfumerSylvain Cara

Launched—

Reviews24

Overall rank#16,907

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerMuneguHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Munegu opens with a sharp burst of bitter orange and dry cedar before unrolling a heavy spice rack of cumin, nutmeg, and cardamom. Grounded by earthy patchouli and smoky olibanum, it settles into a warm, powdery amber on skin. Built for cold autumn evenings and leather jackets, it suits wearers who appreciate vintage …

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Murdock London Patchouli strips away the thick, dank grime often associated with traditional hippie oils. Instead, you get a bright barber-fresh burst of green petitgrain, sharp black pepper, and cracked cardamom pods over a warm woody heart. It quickly smooths into soft rose and clean geranium before resting on dry s…

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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, Munegu or Patchouli?

Munegu takes 4 of 7 categories. Munegu is rated 4.07/5 from 215 votes; Patchouli is rated 4.15/5 from 47 votes. Choose Munegu for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Patchouli for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Munegu or Patchouli?

Munegu lasts longest (Munegu 80/100, Patchouli 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Munegu or Patchouli?

Munegu projects furthest (Munegu 74/100, Patchouli 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Munegu and Patchouli smell similar?

Closely related: a 73% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Nutmeg, Geranium and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Munegu or Patchouli better for summer or winter?

For summer, Patchouli is the stronger pick. For winter, Munegu is the stronger pick. Patchouli suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Munegu and Patchouli?

Munegu has top notes of Orange and Cedar, heart notes of Cumin, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Labdanum, Amber and Olibanum. Patchouli has top notes of Cardamom, Nutmeg, Petitgrain and Black Pepper, heart notes of Jasmine, Geranium, Rose and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Patchouli, Olibanum and Suede.