Fragrance comparison

Patchouli vs Sandal Oud

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 37 ratings analysed

3 wins

Patchouli

Al-Jazeera Perfumes

4.7333 votes

Rank #23,215 PatchouliSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

Sandal Oud

Dévier

3.754 votes

Rank #54,727 SweetWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Patchouli takes 3 of 4 categories.

Patchouli
Choose it for a patchouli and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Sandal Oud
Choose it for a sweet and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Patchouli3/4

Sandal Oud1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PatchouliAl-Jazeera Perfumes

Sandal OudDévier

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.73/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 0%Had 14%Want 86%

3.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 37%Had 11%Want 53%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

50%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityPatchouli

SillagePatchouli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value27

¤ Price value42

Category winnerSandal OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

patchouli100%

sweet92%

honey84%

vanilla77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

sweet100%

woody91%

warm spicy83%

fresh spicy74%

honey65%

vanilla56%

Scent match59%Closely related · both sweet, woody and honey

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

HoneyCumin

Heart

PatchouliVanillaNutmeg

Base

MuskPralineSandalwood

Notes

Dark ChocolateCognacToffeeEspressoHoneyNutmegSandalwoodVanilla

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesHoney, Vanilla, Nutmeg and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Sandal Oud, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day35

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men50

Unisex25

Women25

Date 39%Party 30%Casual 20%Work 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,215

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#54,727

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerPatchouliHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Patchouli by Al-Jazeera Perfumes is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. Patchouli was launched in 2022. The nose behind this fragrance is Olivier Cresp. Top notes are Honey and Cumin; middle notes are Patchouli, Vanilla and Nutmeg; base notes are Musk, Praline and Sandalwood.

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Sandal Oud by Dévier opens with a rich pour of boozy cognac and bitter dark chocolate that instantly commands attention. It does not apologize for its sweetness. As the initial vapor settles, thick golden honey and roasted espresso beans emerge, creating a cozy coffeehouse atmosphere that feels deeply indulgent. Smoot…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Patchouli or Sandal Oud?

Patchouli takes 3 of 4 categories. Patchouli is rated 4.73/5 from 33 votes; Sandal Oud is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Patchouli for a patchouli and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Sandal Oud for a sweet and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Patchouli or Sandal Oud?

Patchouli lasts longest (Patchouli 81/100, Sandal Oud 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Patchouli or Sandal Oud?

Patchouli projects furthest (Patchouli 72/100, Sandal Oud 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Patchouli and Sandal Oud smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, woody and honey accords. Common notes include Honey, Vanilla, Nutmeg and Sandalwood.

Is Patchouli or Sandal Oud better for summer or winter?

Patchouli suits daytime wear; Sandal Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Patchouli and Sandal Oud?

Patchouli has top notes of Honey and Cumin, heart notes of Patchouli, Vanilla and Nutmeg, a base of Musk, Praline and Sandalwood. Sandal Oud features Dark Chocolate, Cognac, Toffee, Espresso and Honey.