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Night Secret vs Patchouli

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

Updated 30 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

  • Night Secret

    Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

  • Patchouli

    Choose it for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Night Secret2/4
Patchouli2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Night Secret
Sillage & projection
Night Secret
Value for money
Patchouli
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Patchouli

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Night SecretDévier
PatchouliJust Jack
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%
4.32/ 5 · 28 votes
Have 45%Had 9%Want 46%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

50%Love
36%Like
11%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate

28 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate88
⏱ Longevity58
〰 Sillage54
♥ Love / hate83
Category winners

LongevityNight Secret

SillageNight Secret

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value50
¤ Price value89
Category winnerPatchouliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
citrus92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
amber69%
soft spicy61%
patchouli100%
woody92%
citrus84%
warm spicy77%
white floral69%
earthy61%
Scent match28%Clearly different · both citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top20-30 mins
PomeloLemonCorianderSageBasilBergamotKaffir Lime
Heart2-4 hrs
Pink PepperTuberoseApplePatchouliJuniper BerriesBlackcurrantCedarCypriol
Base6-8+ hrs
AmberLeatherTonkaBenzoinHeliotrope
Top
CorianderBergamotPeony
Heart
JasmineRose
Base
PatchouliWoody Notes
InformationalShared notesCoriander, Bergamot and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Night Secret, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer50
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night100
Spring95
Summer68
Fall100
Winter79
Day100
Night47
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men50
Unisex50
Women0
Men4
Unisex40
Women56
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,769

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,687

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2019

Reviews4

Category winnerPatchouliHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Night Secret by Dévier opens with a sharp burst of tart pomelo, crushed basil, and bitter kaffir lime. It commands attention immediately. The initial citrus rush quickly gives way to a deeper heart of crisp cedar, spicy pink pepper, and tart blackcurrant. As it settles onto the skin, rich leather and warm amber anchor…

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Just Jack Patchouli offers an accessible take on the classic earthy theme. It pairs the herbal depth of patchouli with a bright splash of bergamot and soft peony petals. The scent wears light on the skin, making it a comfortable option for daytime office wear during spring and autumn.

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Night Secret or Patchouli?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Night Secret is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Patchouli is rated 4.32/5 from 28 votes. Choose Night Secret for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Patchouli for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Night Secret or Patchouli?

Night Secret lasts longest (Night Secret 80/100, Patchouli 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Night Secret or Patchouli?

Night Secret projects furthest (Night Secret 63/100, Patchouli 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Night Secret and Patchouli smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Coriander, Bergamot and Patchouli.

Is Night Secret or Patchouli better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Night Secret and Patchouli?

Night Secret has top notes of Pomelo, Lemon, Coriander and Sage, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Tuberose, Apple and Patchouli, a base of Amber, Leather, Tonka and Benzoin. Patchouli has top notes of Coriander, Bergamot and Peony, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Patchouli and Woody Notes.

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