Fragrance comparison

Patchouli vs Selection

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 85 ratings analysed

Patchouli

Ann Steeger

3.003 votes

Rank #68,178 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Selection

Jacques Battini

4.0282 votes

Rank #6,118 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Selection takes 4 of 4 categories.

Patchouli
Choose it for a woody and musky character.
Selection
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Patchouli0/4

Selection4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PatchouliAnn Steeger

SelectionJacques Battini

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 7%Had 0%Want 93%

4.02/ 5 · 82 votes

Have 47%Had 14%Want 39%

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

48%Love

34%Like

12%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

50 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevitySelection

SillageSelection

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value90

Category winnerSelectionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

musky83%

patchouli65%

powdery48%

warm spicy30%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

patchouli84%

rose77%

cinnamon69%

vanilla61%

Scent match47%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

CardamomCinnamonGrapefruitBergamotGeranium

Heart

PatchouliRoseJasmine

Base

VanillaCedarWhite MuskGuaiac Wood

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

Spring49

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men76

Unisex21

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#68,178

PerfumerAnn Steeger

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#6,118

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerSelectionHigher 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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Selection by Jacques Battini opens with a sharp burst of cardamom and cinnamon, grounded by woody base notes. It is a warm, spicy fragrance that excels during cold winter days. The dry-down highlights patchouli and vanilla, creating a comforting scent profile suited for evening wear or casual office settings where you…

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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 Selection?

Selection takes 4 of 4 categories. Patchouli is rated 3.00/5 from 3 votes; Selection is rated 4.02/5 from 82 votes. Choose Patchouli for a woody and musky character. Choose Selection for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Patchouli or Selection?

Selection lasts longest (Selection 83/100, Patchouli 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Patchouli or Selection?

Selection projects furthest (Selection 72/100, Patchouli 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Patchouli and Selection smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% 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 Selection better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Patchouli and Selection?

Patchouli has top notes of Patchouli, heart notes of Cedar and Guaiac Wood, a base of White Musk. Selection has top notes of Cardamom, Cinnamon, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Patchouli, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Cedar, White Musk and Guaiac Wood.