Fragrance comparison

Oscar vs Patchouli

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 2,262 ratings analysed

4 wins

Oscar

Oscar de la Renta

3.922,257 votes

Rank #985 White FloralAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

Patchouli

Two Mark · 2021

4.005 votes

Rank #58,553 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oscar takes 4 of 4 categories.

Oscar
Choose it for a white floral and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Patchouli
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Oscar4/4

Patchouli0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OscarOscar de la Renta

PatchouliTwo Mark

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 2,257 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

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

35%Love

42%Like

5%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

2,131 votes

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

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityOscar

SillageOscar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value25

Category winnerOscarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

powdery100%

woody92%

floral84%

citrus77%

sweet69%

iris61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

ClovesGardeniaCorianderOrange BlossomBasilBergamotPeach

Heart

TuberoseYlang-YlangLavenderIrisJasmineRosemaryRoseOrchid

Base

MyrrhSandalwoodAmberOpoponaxVetiverMuskPatchouliCoconut

Top15-30 mins

BergamotIrisLavender

Heart2-4 hrs

PatchouliRoseoriental flower notes

Base5-7 hrs

SandalwoodPowdery NotesSweet Notes

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lavender, Iris and Rose. Durations are only published for Patchouli, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring77

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring67

Summer0

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex13

Women85

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#985

PerfumerJean-Louis Sieuzac

Launched—

Reviews232

Overall rank#58,553

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2021

Reviews0

Category winnerOscarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oscar by Oscar de la Renta opens with a sharp burst of cloves, basil, and orange blossom before settling into a dense heart of tuberose, ylang-ylang, and lavender. The drydown reveals powdery myrrh, sandalwood, and patchouli. Built for cold evening air or autumn rain, it delivers a heavy retro presence with soapy whit…

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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, Oscar or Patchouli?

Oscar takes 4 of 4 categories. Oscar is rated 3.92/5 from 2,257 votes; Patchouli is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose Oscar for a white floral and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Patchouli for a powdery and woody character. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Oscar or Patchouli?

Oscar lasts longest (Oscar 73/100, Patchouli 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oscar or Patchouli?

Oscar projects furthest (Oscar 64/100, Patchouli 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oscar and Patchouli smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Iris and Rose.

Is Oscar or Patchouli better for summer or winter?

Patchouli suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oscar and Patchouli?

Oscar has top notes of Cloves, Gardenia, Coriander and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, Lavender and Iris, a base of Myrrh, Sandalwood, Amber and Opoponax. 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.