Fragrance comparison

Parana vs Patchouli

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 34 ratings analysed

2 wins

Parana

Olfattology

3.8928 votes

Rank #39,661 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Patchouli

Jouri

3.836 votes

Rank #57,480 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Parana takes 2 of 4 categories.

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

Parana2/4

Patchouli1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ParanaOlfattology

PatchouliJouri

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 25%Had 11%Want 64%

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

50%Like

4%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

28 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

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityParana

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value17

¤ Price value50

Category winnerPatchouliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

citrus92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

sweet69%

fresh spicy61%

woody100%

earthy91%

patchouli83%

fruity74%

aromatic65%

mossy56%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, fruity and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Fruity NotesRosemaryLemonBlack CurrantPink PepperLimeWatery NotesBergamot

Heart

JasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

CedarLeatherAmbergrisVanillaOakmossWhite MuskPatchouli

Top

PlumAldehydesViolet LeavesPeachBlack CurrantBalsam FirPineappleBergamot

Heart

JasmineRoseGeraniumLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-Ylang

Base

PatchouliOakmossVetiverCypriol Oil or NagarmothaVanillaLeather

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Bergamot, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall56

Winter44

Day100

Night75

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex25

Women25

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,661

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#57,480

PerfumerAli Abdulla Almarzooqi

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerParanaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parana by Olfattology opens with a sharp splash of green leaves, lime, and black currant. This crisp, watery start quickly shifts on the skin as rosemary and pink pepper add a dry, herbal bite. It is a bright option for spring mornings or warm office settings when you want to feel clean without smelling like cheap soa…

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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, Parana or Patchouli?

Parana takes 2 of 4 categories. Parana is rated 3.89/5 from 28 votes; Patchouli is rated 3.83/5 from 6 votes. Choose Parana for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Patchouli for a woody and earthy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Parana or Patchouli?

Parana lasts longest (Parana 88/100, Patchouli 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Parana or Patchouli?

Projection is very close: Parana 67/100, Patchouli 67/100 for sillage.

Do Parana and Patchouli smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fruity and aromatic accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Bergamot, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Parana or Patchouli better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Parana and Patchouli?

Parana has top notes of Fruity Notes, Rosemary, Lemon and Black Currant, heart notes of Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Cedar, Leather, Ambergris and Vanilla. 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.