Fragrance comparison

Musk vs Patchouli

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 15 ratings analysed

4 wins

Musk

Parfumane

3.9010 votes

Rank #34,624 PowderyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

Patchouli

Two Mark · 2021

4.005 votes

Rank #59,107 PowderyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Musk takes 4 of 5 categories.

Musk
Choose it for a powdery and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Patchouli
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Musk4/5

Patchouli1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MuskParfumane

PatchouliTwo Mark

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 29%Had 18%Want 53%

4.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 38%Had 6%Want 56%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

30%Like

40%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

40%Love

20%Like

40%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityPatchouli

SillageMusk

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value25

Category winnerMuskBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

white floral92%

musky84%

woody77%

iris69%

citrus61%

powdery100%

woody92%

floral84%

citrus77%

sweet69%

iris61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both powdery, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

IrisPowdery NotesRoseBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskVetiverPatchouliSandalwoodCedar

Top15-30 mins

BergamotIrisLavender

Heart2-4 hrs

PatchouliRoseoriental flower notes

Base5-7 hrs

SandalwoodPowdery NotesSweet Notes

Category winnerMuskLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer40

Fall60

Winter40

Day100

Night41

Spring67

Summer0

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Work 38%Casual 35%Date 19%Party 8%

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Work 39%Casual 32%Date 21%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,624

PerfumerBekir Kantarcı

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#59,107

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2021

Reviews0

Category winnerMuskHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parfumane Musk delivers an immediate sensation of fresh luxury bar soap and freshly laundered cotton sheets. It opens with a bright splash of Italian bergamot paired with cool, powdery iris that feels crisp rather than dated. As the top layer settles on warm skin, a gentle heart of orange blossom and soft white jasmin…

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Do not expect a dark headshop oil. Two Mark Patchouli plays against its own name by steering straight toward clean grooming territory. The initial spray delivers a sharp burst of tart bergamot and crisp herbal lavender that dries down in minutes. Behind that initial citrus sparkle sits a prominent cosmetic iris accord…

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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, Musk or Patchouli?

Musk takes 4 of 5 categories. Musk is rated 3.90/5 from 10 votes; Patchouli is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose Musk for a powdery and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Patchouli for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Musk or Patchouli?

Patchouli lasts longest (Patchouli 60/100, Musk 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Musk or Patchouli?

Musk projects furthest (Musk 54/100, Patchouli 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Musk and Patchouli smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Iris, Powdery Notes, Rose and Bergamot.

Is Musk or Patchouli better for summer or winter?

Musk suits daytime wear; Patchouli suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Musk and Patchouli?

Musk has top notes of Iris, Powdery Notes, Rose and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Patchouli and Sandalwood. Patchouli has top notes of Bergamot, Iris and Lavender, heart notes of Patchouli, Rose and oriental flower notes, a base of Sandalwood, Powdery Notes and Sweet Notes.