Fragrance comparison

Nyala vs Patchouli

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 13 ratings analysed

3 wins

Nyala

Jealous

3.717 votes

Rank #63,087 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Patchouli

Jouri

3.836 votes

Rank #57,480 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nyala takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Nyala3/4

Patchouli1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Nyala
Sillage & projection: Nyala
Value for money: Nyala
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

NyalaJealous

PatchouliJouri

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 45%Had 9%Want 45%

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

29%Love

43%Like

0%Ok

29%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityNyala

SillageNyala

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNyalaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity91%

woody83%

patchouli74%

musky65%

yellow floral56%

woody100%

earthy91%

patchouli83%

fruity74%

aromatic65%

mossy56%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, fruity and patchouli

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PlumPraline

Heart

PatchouliYlang-Ylang

Base

MuskOakmoss

Top

PlumAldehydesViolet LeavesPeachBlack CurrantBalsam FirPineappleBergamot

Heart

JasmineRoseGeraniumLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-Ylang

Base

PatchouliOakmossVetiverCypriol Oil or NagarmothaVanillaLeather

InformationalShared notesPlum, Patchouli, Ylang-Ylang and Oakmoss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer0

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night67

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,087

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#57,480

PerfumerAli Abdulla Almarzooqi

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPatchouliHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nyala by Jealous pairs dark plum with rich praline in a sweet, fruity opening that quickly settles into earthy patchouli and creamy ylang-ylang. Grounded by mossy oakmoss and soft musk, it creates a warm, textured aura suited for cool autumn evenings, casual dinners, and brisk outdoor walks.

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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, Nyala or Patchouli?

Nyala takes 3 of 4 categories. Nyala is rated 3.71/5 from 7 votes; Patchouli is rated 3.83/5 from 6 votes. Choose Nyala for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Patchouli for a woody and earthy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Nyala or Patchouli?

Nyala lasts longest (Nyala 83/100, Patchouli 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nyala or Patchouli?

Nyala projects furthest (Nyala 71/100, Patchouli 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nyala and Patchouli smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fruity and patchouli accords. Common notes include Plum, Patchouli, Ylang-Ylang and Oakmoss.

Is Nyala or Patchouli better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Nyala and Patchouli?

Nyala has top notes of Plum and Praline, heart notes of Patchouli and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Musk and Oakmoss. 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.