Patchouli 24 vs Aventus Cologne
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
33%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Patchouli 24 takes 6 of 8 categories.
Patchouli 24Choose it for a leather and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Aventus CologneChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Patchouli 246/8
Aventus Cologne2/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Aventus Cologne
- Community sentiment
- Aventus Cologne
- Longevity
- Patchouli 24
- Sillage & projection
- Patchouli 24
- Value for money
- Patchouli 24
- Versatility
- Patchouli 24
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Patchouli 24
- Fragranxe ranking
- Patchouli 24
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Patchouli 24Le LaboAventus CologneCreedWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.79/ 5 · 1,797 votes
Have 41%Had 10%Want 49%
4.33/ 5 · 3,038 votes
Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%
Category winnerAventus CologneRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate42%Love
25%Like
8%Ok
18%Dislike
6%Hate
1,797 votes
59%Love
25%Like
7%Ok
7%Dislike
2%Hate
3,038 votes
Category winnerAventus CologneMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPatchouli 24
SillagePatchouli 24
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPatchouli 24Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothleather100%
woody91%
smoky83%
amber74%
vanilla65%
patchouli56%
citrus100%
woody92%
musky84%
leather77%
fresh spicy69%
powdery61%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both woody and leather
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
Patchouli
Heart3 to 5 hours
BirchStyrax
Base6 to 8+ hours
Vanilla
Top20-30 mins
Mandarin OrangeGingerPink PepperBergamotSpearmint
Heart2-4 hrs
VetiverPatchouliSandalwoodOzonic notes
Base6-8+ hrs
MuskBirchTonka BeanStyraxCedar
Category winnerPatchouli 24Longest dry-down: 6 to 8+ hours
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring25
Summer16
Fall100
Winter98
Day58
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter20
Day100
Night43
Category winnerPatchouli 24Most year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#3,432
PerfumerAnnick Menardo
Launched—
Reviews209
Overall rank#25,091
PerfumerOlivier Creed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerPatchouli 24Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPatchouli 24 by Le Labo is one of the most unexpected woody and smoky fragrances in modern niche perfumery. Despite the name on the bottle, the composition does not focus primarily on dark, earthy patchouli leaves. Instead, it leads with an intense wave of birch and styrax, delivering a dry, crackling smoky aroma that…
Reviews →Creed Aventus Cologne is a crisp, vibrant interpretation of the legendary modern classic, designed for men who want effortless refinement in warm weather. The fragrance opens with an invigorating wave of ripe mandarin orange, zesty ginger, and cool spearmint, instantly establishing an uplifting, bright presence. As th…
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, Patchouli 24 or Aventus Cologne?
Patchouli 24 takes 6 of 8 categories. Patchouli 24 is rated 3.79/5 from 1,797 votes; Aventus Cologne is rated 4.33/5 from 3,038 votes. Choose Patchouli 24 for a leather and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Aventus Cologne for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Patchouli 24 or Aventus Cologne?
Patchouli 24 lasts longest (Patchouli 24 81/100, Aventus Cologne 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Patchouli 24 or Aventus Cologne?
Patchouli 24 projects furthest (Patchouli 24 69/100, Aventus Cologne 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Patchouli 24 and Aventus Cologne smell similar?
Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and leather accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Birch and Styrax.
Is Patchouli 24 or Aventus Cologne better for summer or winter?
For summer, Patchouli 24 is the stronger pick. For winter, Patchouli 24 is the stronger pick. Patchouli 24 suits evening wear; Aventus Cologne suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Patchouli 24 and Aventus Cologne?
Patchouli 24 has top notes of Patchouli, heart notes of Birch and Styrax, a base of Vanilla. Aventus Cologne has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Ginger, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Vetiver, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Ozonic notes, a base of Musk, Birch, Tonka Bean and Styrax.
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