Fragrance comparison

Patchouli vs Jacomo for Men Intense

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 201 ratings analysed

5 wins

Patchouli

Ajmal

4.20124 votes

Rank #3,736 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

Jacomo for Men Intense

Jacomo

4.1077 votes

Rank #5,844 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Patchouli takes 5 of 7 categories.

Patchouli
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Jacomo for Men Intense
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Patchouli5/7

Jacomo for Men Intense2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PatchouliAjmal

Jacomo for Men IntenseJacomo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 124 votes

Have 40%Had 7%Want 52%

4.10/ 5 · 77 votes

Have 38%Had 9%Want 53%

Category winnerPatchouliRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

29%Like

7%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

86 votes

58%Love

26%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

43 votes

Category winnerJacomo for Men IntenseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityPatchouli

SillagePatchouli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value78

Category winnerJacomo for Men IntenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

patchouli84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

oud61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

leather69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both woody, warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Palisander RosewoodNutmegCardamomBergamot

Heart

PatchouliCedarTonka BeanBasilRose

Base

Agarwood (Oud)MuskVetiverSandalwoodVanilla

Top

LemonBergamotCinnamonCardamomNutmegJuniper

Heart

Orange BlossomelemiStar AniseLabdanum

Base

LeatherAgarwood (Oud)Guaiac WoodVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Cardamom, Bergamot and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring78

Summer33

Fall100

Winter97

Day86

Night100

Spring77

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerPatchouliMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex27

Women6

Men94

Unisex3

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,736

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#5,844

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews28

Category winnerPatchouliHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ajmal Patchouli is a dark, woody patchouli with a spiced, herbal start and an oud-woods base. You get rosewood, cardamom and nutmeg up top, then patchouli with basil and cedar, smoothed by tonka. It reads unisex but can lean masculine, and it tends to shine in cooler weather. Expect a bold presence and long wear, so s…

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Jacomo for Men Intense is a woody spicy fragrance that commands attention with its bold character. It opens with a sharp burst of lemon and juniper, settling into a heart of elemi and warm spices. This scent suits men who appreciate a rugged, grounded profile for cooler days or evenings when they want to project a con…

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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, Patchouli or Jacomo for Men Intense?

Patchouli takes 5 of 7 categories. Patchouli is rated 4.20/5 from 124 votes; Jacomo for Men Intense is rated 4.10/5 from 77 votes. Choose Patchouli for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Jacomo for Men Intense for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Patchouli or Jacomo for Men Intense?

Patchouli lasts longest (Patchouli 85/100, Jacomo for Men Intense 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Patchouli or Jacomo for Men Intense?

Patchouli projects furthest (Patchouli 74/100, Jacomo for Men Intense 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Patchouli and Jacomo for Men Intense smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Cardamom, Bergamot and Patchouli.

Is Patchouli or Jacomo for Men Intense better for summer or winter?

For summer, Patchouli is the stronger pick. For winter, Jacomo for Men Intense is the stronger pick. Patchouli suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Patchouli and Jacomo for Men Intense?

Patchouli has top notes of Palisander Rosewood, Nutmeg, Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Patchouli, Cedar, Tonka Bean and Basil, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Musk, Vetiver and Sandalwood. Jacomo for Men Intense has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Cinnamon and Cardamom, heart notes of Orange Blossom, elemi, Star Anise and Labdanum, a base of Leather, Agarwood (Oud), Guaiac Wood and Vetiver.