Patchou vs Travis
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Travis takes 4 of 4 categories.
PatchouChoose it for a woody and amber character. Best in fall, day or night wear.
TravisChoose it for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Patchou0/4
Travis4/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Travis
- Sillage & projection
- Travis
- Value for money
- Travis
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Travis
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
PatchouMadamirmaTravisPocket ParfumWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 22%Had 0%Want 78%
3.80/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 42%Had 11%Want 47%
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
40%Love
20%Like
20%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTravis
SillageTravis
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTravisBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
amber90%
balsamic80%
warm spicy70%
patchouli60%
smoky50%
vanilla100%
amber90%
powdery80%
sweet70%
warm spicy60%
balsamic50%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both amber, balsamic 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
PearHeliotropeBergamot
Heart
VanillaBenzoinSandal
Base
TonkaMuskIncense
InformationalShared notesSandal, 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
Spring67
Summer17
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#53,214
PerfumerBenjamin Belizon
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerTravisHigher 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 →Travis opens with a surprisingly crisp hit of juicy pear and bright bergamot before settling into a soft, powdery heliotrope. The initial fruitiness softens within fifteen minutes, letting sweet vanilla and creamy benzoin take center stage. As it warms on the skin, a steady base of tonka bean and subtle sandalwood giv…
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 Travis?
Travis takes 4 of 4 categories. Patchou is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes; Travis is rated 3.80/5 from 5 votes. Choose Patchou for a woody and amber character. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Travis for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Patchou or Travis?
Travis lasts longest (Travis 72/100, Patchou 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Patchou or Travis?
Travis projects furthest (Travis 60/100, Patchou 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Patchou and Travis smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, balsamic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Sandal, Incense and Tonka.
Is Patchou or Travis better for summer or winter?
Patchou suits day or night wear; Travis suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Patchou and Travis?
Patchou has top notes of Patchouli and Cedar, heart notes of Sandal, a base of Incense, Tonka and Resins. Travis has top notes of Pear, Heliotrope and Bergamot, heart notes of Vanilla, Benzoin and Sandal, a base of Tonka, Musk and Incense.
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