Fragrance comparison

Niagara vs Patchouli

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 136 ratings analysed

Niagara

Parfums Genty

3.35130 votes

Rank #20,997 MarineCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

Patchouli

Jouri

3.836 votes

Rank #56,932 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Niagara
Choose it for a marine and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Patchouli
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Niagara2/4

Patchouli2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NiagaraParfums Genty

PatchouliJouri

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.35/ 5 · 130 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

3.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 38%Had 8%Want 54%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

12%Love

42%Like

18%Ok

24%Dislike

4%Hate

130 votes

17%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity44

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate59

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityPatchouli

SillagePatchouli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNiagaraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

marine100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

aquatic77%

woody69%

musky61%

woody100%

earthy91%

patchouli83%

fruity74%

aromatic65%

mossy56%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Sea NotesLimeWatermelonBergamot

Heart1.5-3 hrs

Ylang-YlangPeachJasmineRose

Base3-5 hrs

MuskCedar

Top

PlumAldehydesViolet LeavesPeachBlack CurrantBalsam FirPineappleBergamot

Heart

JasmineRoseGeraniumLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-Ylang

Base

PatchouliOakmossVetiverCypriol Oil or NagarmothaVanillaLeather

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Peach and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Niagara, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter36

Day100

Night10

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex38

Women62

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,997

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#56,932

PerfumerAli Abdulla Almarzooqi

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNiagaraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Niagara by Parfums Genty delivers an unapologetic rush of cool seaside air and crisp sliced fruit. The first spray releases chilled watermelon, sharp lime, and salty ocean breeze. You get an instantaneous hit of cold water. Within fifteen minutes, soft peach flesh and sheer jasmine calm the initial citrus bite. It nev…

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Jouri's Patchouli opens with a sharp burst of plum and clean aldehydes, quickly settling into a deep, earthy moss. It transitions from fruity top notes to a heavy base of vetiver and leather, making it ideal for cool autumn evenings. The blend feels sturdy on skin, offering an assertive presence for casual wearers.

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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, Niagara or Patchouli?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Niagara is rated 3.35/5 from 130 votes; Patchouli is rated 3.83/5 from 6 votes. Choose Niagara for a marine and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Patchouli for a woody and earthy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Niagara or Patchouli?

Patchouli lasts longest (Patchouli 80/100, Niagara 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Niagara or Patchouli?

Patchouli projects furthest (Patchouli 67/100, Niagara 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Niagara and Patchouli smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Peach and Jasmine.

Is Niagara or Patchouli better for summer or winter?

Niagara suits daytime wear; Patchouli suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Niagara and Patchouli?

Niagara has top notes of Sea Notes, Lime, Watermelon and Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Peach, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Musk and Cedar. Patchouli has top notes of Plum, Aldehydes, Violet Leaves and Peach, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose, Geranium and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, Vetiver and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha.