Fragrance comparison

Patchouli vs Hidalgo

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 12 ratings analysed

Patchouli

Ann Steeger

3.003 votes

Rank #68,178 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Hidalgo

I Profumi di Firenze

4.229 votes

Rank #40,700 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hidalgo takes 4 of 4 categories.

Patchouli
Choose it for a woody and musky character.
Hidalgo
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Patchouli0/4

Hidalgo4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PatchouliAnn Steeger

HidalgoI Profumi di Firenze

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 7%Had 0%Want 93%

4.22/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

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

44%Love

44%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityHidalgo

SillageHidalgo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value75

Category winnerHidalgoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

musky83%

patchouli65%

powdery48%

warm spicy30%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

coconut69%

lavender61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both woody

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

WormwoodLavenderLemonBergamotMint

Heart2-4 hrs

CedarVioletLily-of-the-ValleyGeraniumRose

Base6-8+ hrs

CoconutGuaiac WoodWhite MuskPatchouliVetiver

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#68,178

PerfumerAnn Steeger

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#40,700

PerfumerGiovanni Di Massimo

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerHidalgoHigher 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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Hidalgo by I Profumi di Firenze delivers an invigorating splash of Italian barbering tradition with an unexpected herbal twist. The first spray releases a brisk burst of tart lemon, bitter wormwood, and crushed garden mint. It wakes you up fast. Within twenty minutes, this sharp botanical flash settles into crisp Fren…

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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 Hidalgo?

Hidalgo takes 4 of 4 categories. Patchouli is rated 3.00/5 from 3 votes; Hidalgo is rated 4.22/5 from 9 votes. Choose Patchouli for a woody and musky character. Choose Hidalgo for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Patchouli or Hidalgo?

Hidalgo lasts longest (Hidalgo 67/100, Patchouli 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Patchouli or Hidalgo?

Hidalgo projects furthest (Hidalgo 56/100, Patchouli 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Patchouli and Hidalgo smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Cedar, Guaiac Wood and White Musk.

Is Patchouli or Hidalgo better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Patchouli and Hidalgo?

Patchouli has top notes of Patchouli, heart notes of Cedar and Guaiac Wood, a base of White Musk. Hidalgo has top notes of Wormwood, Lavender, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Cedar, Violet, Lily-of-the-Valley and Geranium, a base of Coconut, Guaiac Wood, White Musk and Patchouli.