Fragrance comparison

Patchouli vs Iris Pallida 2007

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 178 ratings analysed

Patchouli

Ann Steeger

3.003 votes

Rank #68,178 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Iris Pallida 2007

L'Artisan Parfumeur

4.37175 votes

Rank #6,925 WoodyIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Iris Pallida 2007 takes 3 of 4 categories.

Patchouli
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on value for money.
Iris Pallida 2007
Choose it for a woody and iris character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Patchouli1/4

Iris Pallida 20073/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Iris Pallida 2007
Sillage & projection: Iris Pallida 2007
Value for money: Patchouli
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Iris Pallida 2007

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PatchouliAnn Steeger

Iris Pallida 2007L'Artisan Parfumeur

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 7%Had 0%Want 93%

4.37/ 5 · 175 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

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

43%Like

1%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

175 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityIris Pallida 2007

SillageIris Pallida 2007

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value33

Category winnerPatchouliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

musky83%

patchouli65%

powdery48%

warm spicy30%

woody100%

iris92%

powdery84%

earthy77%

anis69%

musky61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, musky and powdery

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

Tuscan IrisAniseOrange BlossomRose MallowTurkish Rose

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisCedarVetiverViolet LeafLily-of-the-ValleyPatchouli

Base6-8 hrs

White MuskGuaiac WoodAmber

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Cedar, Guaiac Wood and White Musk. Durations are only published for Iris Pallida 2007, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter45

Day100

Night24

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men10

Unisex40

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#68,178

PerfumerAnn Steeger

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#6,925

PerfumerAnne Flipo

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerIris Pallida 2007Higher 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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Iris Pallida 2007 by L'Artisan Parfumeur presents a remarkably clean, rooty interpretation of Tuscan iris paired with fresh herbal anise and dry cedarwood. The scent opens with a brisk, slightly medicinal licorice snap that quickly mellows into velvety purple petals, pale violet leaf, and earthy roots. As it warms aga…

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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 Iris Pallida 2007?

Iris Pallida 2007 takes 3 of 4 categories. Patchouli is rated 3.00/5 from 3 votes; Iris Pallida 2007 is rated 4.37/5 from 175 votes. Choose Patchouli for a woody and musky character. Wins on value for money. Choose Iris Pallida 2007 for a woody and iris character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Patchouli or Iris Pallida 2007?

Iris Pallida 2007 lasts longest (Iris Pallida 2007 53/100, Patchouli 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Patchouli or Iris Pallida 2007?

Iris Pallida 2007 projects furthest (Iris Pallida 2007 60/100, Patchouli 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Patchouli and Iris Pallida 2007 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, musky and powdery accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Cedar, Guaiac Wood and White Musk.

Is Patchouli or Iris Pallida 2007 better for summer or winter?

Patchouli suits day or night wear; Iris Pallida 2007 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Patchouli and Iris Pallida 2007?

Patchouli has top notes of Patchouli, heart notes of Cedar and Guaiac Wood, a base of White Musk. Iris Pallida 2007 has top notes of Tuscan Iris, Anise, Orange Blossom and Rose Mallow, heart notes of Iris, Cedar, Vetiver and Violet Leaf, a base of White Musk, Guaiac Wood and Amber.