Fragrance comparison

Patchouli vs Gold Aoud

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 216 ratings analysed

Patchouli

Ann Steeger

3.003 votes

Rank #68,178 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Gold Aoud

Mancera

3.86213 votes

Rank #7,606 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gold Aoud takes 4 of 4 categories.

Patchouli
Choose it for a woody and musky character.
Gold Aoud
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Patchouli0/4

Gold Aoud4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PatchouliAnn Steeger

Gold AoudMancera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 7%Had 0%Want 93%

3.86/ 5 · 213 votes

Have 38%Had 16%Want 46%

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

37%Love

33%Like

11%Ok

16%Dislike

3%Hate

213 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityGold Aoud

SillageGold Aoud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value54

Category winnerGold AoudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

musky83%

patchouli65%

powdery48%

warm spicy30%

citrus100%

woody92%

rose84%

oud77%

warm spicy69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both woody 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

Top15-30 mins

Agarwood (Oud)Mandarin OrangeSaffronBlack PepperBergamotLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Bulgarian RoseJasminePatchouli

Base8-11+ hrs

AmberWhite MuskLeatherSandalwoodGuaiac WoodMadagascar VanillaCedar

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Cedar, Guaiac Wood and White Musk. Durations are only published for Gold Aoud, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night100

Spring69

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day96

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men29

Unisex47

Women24

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#68,178

PerfumerAnn Steeger

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#7,606

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews30

Category winnerGold AoudHigher 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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Mancera Gold Aoud delivers an energetic twist on the classic Eastern rose and wood pairing. The first spray releases a sharp burst of bergamot, lemon, and tangy mandarin orange that cuts through the initial solvent punch. Within fifteen minutes, this bright citrus haze softens into a rich core of Bulgarian rose, earth…

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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 Gold Aoud?

Gold Aoud takes 4 of 4 categories. Patchouli is rated 3.00/5 from 3 votes; Gold Aoud is rated 3.86/5 from 213 votes. Choose Patchouli for a woody and musky character. Choose Gold Aoud for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Patchouli or Gold Aoud?

Gold Aoud lasts longest (Gold Aoud 81/100, Patchouli 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Patchouli or Gold Aoud?

Gold Aoud projects furthest (Gold Aoud 74/100, Patchouli 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Patchouli and Gold Aoud smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Cedar, Guaiac Wood and White Musk.

Is Patchouli or Gold Aoud better for summer or winter?

Patchouli suits day or night wear; Gold Aoud suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Patchouli and Gold Aoud?

Patchouli has top notes of Patchouli, heart notes of Cedar and Guaiac Wood, a base of White Musk. Gold Aoud has top notes of Agarwood (Oud), Mandarin Orange, Saffron and Black Pepper, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Jasmine and Patchouli, a base of Amber, White Musk, Leather and Sandalwood.