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Oud Republic vs Patchouli Dust

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

Updated 272 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud Republic takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Oud Republic

    Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

  • Patchouli Dust

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Oud Republic6/7
Patchouli Dust1/7
Ratings & consensus
Oud Republic
Community sentiment
Oud Republic
Longevity
Oud Republic
Sillage & projection
Oud Republic
Value for money
Oud Republic
Versatility
Patchouli Dust
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Oud Republic

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Oud RepublicPana Dora
Patchouli DustPana Dora
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.46/ 5 · 198 votes
Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%
4.04/ 5 · 74 votes
Have 30%Had 11%Want 59%
Category winnerOud RepublicRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
68%Love
20%Like
4%Ok
7%Dislike
2%Hate

198 votes

46%Love
30%Like
11%Ok
9%Dislike
4%Hate

74 votes

Category winnerOud RepublicMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity85
〰 Sillage72
♥ Love / hate86
⏱ Longevity76
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate76
Category winners

LongevityOud Republic

SillageOud Republic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value39
¤ Price value34
Category winnerOud RepublicBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
warm spicy92%
oud84%
aromatic77%
rose69%
fresh spicy61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
warm spicy84%
patchouli77%
earthy69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match57%Closely related · both woody, warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
SaffronJasmineThymeGraperfuitGeranium
Heart
Woody NotesRoseAmberLavenderCardamomCypress
Base
Agarwood (Oud)VanillaMuskFir ResinSandalwoodCedarVetiver
Top
PatchouliCypressArtemisiaSaffronCardamom
Heart
VetiverTaif RoseNutmeg
Base
Agarwood (Oud)VanillaAmberCedarTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesSaffron, Amber, Cardamom and Cypress. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring50
Summer18
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring76
Summer24
Fall100
Winter95
Day100
Night–
Category winnerPatchouli DustMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men47
Unisex44
Women9
Men55
Unisex34
Women11
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,049

PerfumerIbrahim Al Zoabi

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#11,533

PerfumerIbrahim Al Zoabi

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerOud RepublicHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pana Dora Oud Republic opens with a bright burst of saffron, jasmine, and a touch of crisp grapefruit that gives the top notes a sweet, almost candied warmth. As the initial brightness settles, rich Bulgarian rose and cardamom emerge alongside lavender, softening into a golden amber base. The agarwood note stays smoot…

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Pana Dora Patchouli Dust opens with a sharp spike of green cypress and herbal artemisia that cuts cleanly through cold autumn air. Beneath the crisp opening, dark patchouli and bittersweet saffron form a dense, smoky core. As hours pass on skin, rich agarwood and warm vanilla soften the cedar base into a dry, resinous…

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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, Oud Republic or Patchouli Dust?

Oud Republic takes 6 of 7 categories. Oud Republic is rated 4.46/5 from 198 votes; Patchouli Dust is rated 4.04/5 from 74 votes. Choose Oud Republic for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Patchouli Dust for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Oud Republic or Patchouli Dust?

Oud Republic lasts longest (Oud Republic 85/100, Patchouli Dust 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oud Republic or Patchouli Dust?

Oud Republic projects furthest (Oud Republic 72/100, Patchouli Dust 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oud Republic and Patchouli Dust smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Saffron, Amber, Cardamom and Cypress.

Is Oud Republic or Patchouli Dust better for summer or winter?

For summer, Patchouli Dust is the stronger pick. For winter, Oud Republic is the stronger pick. Patchouli Dust suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oud Republic and Patchouli Dust?

Oud Republic has top notes of Saffron, Jasmine, Thyme and Graperfuit, heart notes of Woody Notes, Rose, Amber and Lavender, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Vanilla, Musk and Fir Resin. Patchouli Dust has top notes of Patchouli, Cypress, Artemisia and Saffron, heart notes of Vetiver, Taif Rose and Nutmeg, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Vanilla, Amber and Cedar.

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