Fragrance comparison

Patchouli vs Excentrique Moi

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 91 ratings analysed

Patchouli

Ann Steeger

3.003 votes

Rank #68,178 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Excentrique Moi

Art de Parfum

4.2588 votes

Rank #12,180 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Excentrique Moi takes 3 of 4 categories.

Patchouli
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on value for money.
Excentrique Moi
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Patchouli1/4

Excentrique Moi3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PatchouliAnn Steeger

Excentrique MoiArt de Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 7%Had 0%Want 93%

4.25/ 5 · 88 votes

Have 26%Had 14%Want 60%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

33%Like

33%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

50%Love

32%Like

11%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

88 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityExcentrique Moi

SillageExcentrique Moi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value47

Category winnerPatchouliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

musky83%

patchouli65%

powdery48%

warm spicy30%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

fruity77%

floral69%

patchouli61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, patchouli and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Patchouli

Heart

CedarGuaiac Wood

Base

White Musk

Top

Red FruitsClovesPepper

Heart

HibiscusBlack TeaGuaiac Wood

Base

CedarPatchouliWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Cedar, Guaiac Wood and White Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night100

Spring96

Summer80

Fall100

Winter56

Day100

Night70

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men40

Unisex47

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#68,178

PerfumerAnn Steeger

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#12,180

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerExcentrique MoiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ann Steeger Patchouli opens with a sharp burst of charred wood and earthy patchouli. As the top notes settle on skin, smoky guaiac wood and dry cedar join the composition, creating an austere timber profile. White musk softens the dry-down, wrapping the raw woods in a quiet, powdery finish. It stays low to the skin fr…

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Excentrique Moi opens with a sharp flash of cracked black pepper and dried red fruits that quickly settles into tannic black tea. As the initial spice softens on skin, aromatic cloves and woody hibiscus merge with dark guaiac wood. The base builds on earthy patchouli, dry cedar, and white musk, creating a quiet warmth…

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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 Excentrique Moi?

Excentrique Moi takes 3 of 4 categories. Patchouli is rated 3.00/5 from 3 votes; Excentrique Moi is rated 4.25/5 from 88 votes. Choose Patchouli for a woody and musky character. Wins on value for money. Choose Excentrique Moi for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Patchouli or Excentrique Moi?

Excentrique Moi lasts longest (Excentrique Moi 73/100, Patchouli 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Patchouli or Excentrique Moi?

Excentrique Moi projects furthest (Excentrique Moi 63/100, Patchouli 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Patchouli and Excentrique Moi smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, patchouli and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Cedar, Guaiac Wood and White Musk.

Is Patchouli or Excentrique Moi better for summer or winter?

Patchouli suits day or night wear; Excentrique Moi suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Patchouli and Excentrique Moi?

Patchouli has top notes of Patchouli, heart notes of Cedar and Guaiac Wood, a base of White Musk. Excentrique Moi has top notes of Red Fruits, Cloves and Pepper, heart notes of Hibiscus, Black Tea and Guaiac Wood, a base of Cedar, Patchouli and White Musk.