Patchou vs Indulgence
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
53%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Patchou takes 3 of 4 categories.
PatchouChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
IndulgenceChoose it for a woody and amber character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Patchou3/4
Indulgence0/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Patchou
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Patchou
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Patchou
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
PatchouMadamirmaIndulgenceLandgrimWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 22%Had 0%Want 78%
3.14/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 8%Had 2%Want 90%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate20%Love
60%Like
20%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
14%Love
29%Like
29%Ok
14%Dislike
14%Hate
7 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPatchou
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPatchouBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
amber90%
balsamic80%
warm spicy70%
patchouli60%
smoky50%
woody100%
amber91%
musky83%
warm spicy74%
chocolate65%
sweet56%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, amber and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PatchouliCedar
Heart
Sandal
Base
IncenseTonkaResins
Top
ChocolateLactones
Heart
Cashmere WoodCedarSuedeSandalIncense
Base
TonkaWhite Musk
InformationalShared notesCedar, Sandal, Incense and Tonka. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer25
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring50
Summer50
Fall100
Winter100
Day50
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#61,056
PerfumerValerie Bessone
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#70,239
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerPatchouHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMadamirma Patchou opens with a sharp burst of dark patchouli and fresh cedar wood, creating a dry, earthy forest atmosphere right from the first spray. As the initial sharpness settles on skin, warm sandalwood and balsamic resins soften the herbal edges, adding a dense amber heat to the heart. The base rests on cozy t…
Reviews →Indulgence leans into a woody amber frame with chocolate up top, then settles into soft suede, sandalwood, incense, tonka and white musk. The lactonic opening suggests a creamy edge rather than a sugary dessert profile. It looks best suited to someone who enjoys warm, textured unisex scents with a smooth, musky drydow…
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, Patchou or Indulgence?
Patchou takes 3 of 4 categories. Patchou is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes; Indulgence is rated 3.14/5 from 7 votes. Choose Patchou for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Indulgence for a woody and amber character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Patchou or Indulgence?
Patchou lasts longest (Patchou 60/100, Indulgence 40/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Patchou or Indulgence?
Projection is very close: Patchou 50/100, Indulgence 50/100 for sillage.
Do Patchou and Indulgence smell similar?
Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cedar, Sandal, Incense and Tonka.
Is Patchou or Indulgence better for summer or winter?
Patchou suits day or night wear; Indulgence suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Patchou and Indulgence?
Patchou has top notes of Patchouli and Cedar, heart notes of Sandal, a base of Incense, Tonka and Resins. Indulgence has top notes of Chocolate and Lactones, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, Cedar, Suede and Sandal, a base of Tonka and White Musk.
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