Fragrance comparison

Mythique vs Patchouli Citrus

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 229 ratings analysed

4 wins

Mythique

Parfums DelRae

3.86110 votes

Rank #16,006 IrisFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Patchouli Citrus

The 7 Virtues

3.42119 votes

Rank #16,233 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mythique takes 4 of 7 categories.

Mythique
Choose it for a iris and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Patchouli Citrus
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Mythique4/7

Patchouli Citrus3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MythiqueParfums DelRae

Patchouli CitrusThe 7 Virtues

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 110 votes

Have 32%Had 13%Want 54%

3.42/ 5 · 119 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerMythiqueRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

43%Like

0%Ok

24%Dislike

0%Hate

110 votes

20%Love

33%Like

23%Ok

18%Dislike

7%Hate

119 votes

Category winnerMythiqueMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityPatchouli Citrus

SillagePatchouli Citrus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value53

Category winnerPatchouli CitrusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

floral92%

woody84%

powdery77%

fresh69%

citrus61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

earthy69%

fruity61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

OrrisJasminePeony

Base5-7 hrs

Ambrette (Musk Mallow)PatchouliSandalwood

Top

BergamotMandarin OrangePeachCassisBlack Pepper

Heart

Rose GeraniumPeonyJasmine

Base

MossPatchouliCedarAmberSandalwood

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Jasmine and Peony. Durations are only published for Mythique, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall92

Winter33

Day100

Night35

Spring100

Summer89

Fall55

Winter25

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMythiqueMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex33

Women50

Work 36%Casual 31%Date 23%Party 9%

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,006

PerfumerYann Vasnier

Launched—

Reviews21

Overall rank#16,233

PerfumerJulie Pluchet

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerMythiqueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mythique by Parfums DelRae delivers a cool, suede-textured iris that melts into a warm skin scent. The opening hits with a brisk flash of mandarin orange and bergamot before revealing a rich Florentine orris butter. It never feels like grandma's loose vanity powder. Instead, dewy peony and clean jasmine petals soften …

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Patchouli Citrus opens brighter than it dries down, with bergamot and mandarin giving a clean lift before peony, geranium and jasmine pull it into a more floral, slightly old-fashioned direction. The patchouli sits close to the heart of the fragrance, adding earthy spice and softness rather than a dark, heavy base. Th…

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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, Mythique or Patchouli Citrus?

Mythique takes 4 of 7 categories. Mythique is rated 3.86/5 from 110 votes; Patchouli Citrus is rated 3.42/5 from 119 votes. Choose Mythique for a iris and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Patchouli Citrus for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Mythique or Patchouli Citrus?

They last about the same: Patchouli Citrus 61/100, Mythique 59/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Mythique or Patchouli Citrus?

Projection is very close: Patchouli Citrus 52/100, Mythique 51/100 for sillage.

Do Mythique and Patchouli Citrus smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Jasmine and Peony.

Is Mythique or Patchouli Citrus better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Mythique and Patchouli Citrus?

Mythique has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Orris, Jasmine and Peony, a base of Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Patchouli and Sandalwood. Patchouli Citrus has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Peach and Cassis, heart notes of Rose Geranium, Peony and Jasmine, a base of Moss, Patchouli, Cedar and Amber.