Patchami vs Black Gold
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
36%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Patchami takes 4 of 4 categories.
PatchamiChoose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Black GoldChoose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Best in spring, evening wear.
Patchami4/4
Black Gold0/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Patchami
- Sillage & projection
- Patchami
- Value for money
- Patchami
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Patchami
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
PatchamiMagno Gaudio FirenzeBlack GoldLuxury ScentWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%
4.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 80%Had 0%Want 20%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate75%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
25%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
50%Love
0%Like
50%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPatchami
SillagePatchami
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPatchamiBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
patchouli92%
balsamic84%
warm spicy77%
vanilla69%
powdery61%
warm spicy100%
citrus92%
woody84%
aromatic77%
fresh spicy69%
fruity61%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
IncenseCoffeeTobacco
Heart
PatchouliRussian Leather
Base
SandalwoodVanilla
Top
BergamotGeraniumMandarinLemon
Heart
CarnationCinnamonTobaccoCoffeePlum
Base
SandalwoodCedarwoodVanillaVetiverIncenseOud
InformationalShared notesIncense, Coffee, Tobacco and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring25
Summer0
Fall50
Winter100
Day67
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#61,657
PerfumerLuca Fisichella
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#64,405
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerPatchamiHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPatchami opens with a dry puff of incense and a heavy dose of dark tobacco, immediately signaling its woody and warm character. As it sits on the skin, the fragrance softens into an earthy patchouli backed by a smooth, quiet vanilla. It fits those who prefer rustic, direct scents for cool evening wear.
Reviews →Black Gold opens with a bright citrus lift, then turns warmer and darker as cinnamon, tobacco, coffee and plum come forward. The dry-down looks built around oud, incense and woods, with a touch of vanilla sweetness smoothing the edges. This reads like a richer men's scent for evening wear, cooler weather, or anyone wh…
Reviews →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, Patchami or Black Gold?
Patchami takes 4 of 4 categories. Patchami is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes; Black Gold is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Patchami for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Black Gold for a warm spicy and citrus character. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Patchami or Black Gold?
Patchami lasts longest (Patchami 87/100, Black Gold 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Patchami or Black Gold?
Patchami projects furthest (Patchami 75/100, Black Gold 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Patchami and Black Gold smell similar?
Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Incense, Coffee, Tobacco and Sandalwood.
Is Patchami or Black Gold better for summer or winter?
Patchami suits evening wear; Black Gold suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Patchami and Black Gold?
Patchami has top notes of Incense, Coffee and Tobacco, heart notes of Patchouli and Russian Leather, a base of Sandalwood and Vanilla. Black Gold has top notes of Bergamot, Geranium, Mandarin and Lemon, heart notes of Carnation, Cinnamon, Tobacco and Coffee, a base of Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Vanilla and Vetiver.
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