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Patchouli vs 33 Cosmos Guide

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

Updated 79 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

33 Cosmos Guide takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • Patchouli

    Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

  • 33 Cosmos Guide

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

Patchouli2/5
33 Cosmos Guide3/5
Ratings & consensus
Patchouli
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
33 Cosmos Guide
Sillage & projection
33 Cosmos Guide
Value for money
33 Cosmos Guide
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Patchouli

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
PatchouliFloris
33 Cosmos GuideSpiritum
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.24/ 5 · 62 votes
Have 33%Had 11%Want 56%
3.76/ 5 · 17 votes
Have 20%Had 8%Want 72%
Category winnerPatchouliRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
50%Love
37%Like
0%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate

62 votes

47%Love
12%Like
18%Ok
18%Dislike
6%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity75
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate81
⏱ Longevity84
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate69
Category winners

Longevity33 Cosmos Guide

Sillage33 Cosmos Guide

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value44
¤ Price value71
Category winner33 Cosmos GuideBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
amber100%
woody92%
patchouli84%
warm spicy77%
iris69%
powdery61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
amber77%
earthy69%
white floral61%
Scent match32%Clearly different · both woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Coconut MilkViolet Leaf
Heart
PatchouliIrisCedarYlang-YlangRose
Base
AmberOlibanumLabdanumMyrhhVanila
Top
BergamotOlibanumCypressSageMandarin OrangeViolet LeafBlack Pepper
Heart
Lily of the ValleyLeatherCedarwoodGeraniumCinnamonJasmineButterOrris
Base
SandalwoodPatchouliLabdanumVetiverAmberTonkaMuskMoss
InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Patchouli, Amber and Olibanum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring74
Summer47
Fall100
Winter89
Day63
Night100
Spring83
Summer33
Fall100
Winter83
Day100
Night71
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men40
Unisex50
Women10
Men50
Unisex36
Women14
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,528

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#59,675

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPatchouliHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Floris Patchouli opens with an unrefined burst of coconut milk and crisp violet leaf. As the initial sharpness clears, powdery iris and cedarwood quiet the earthiness of patchouli. Warm labdanum, frankincense, and amber form a dry, subtle base that remains close to skin during crisp autumn evenings.

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Spiritum 33 Cosmos Guide opens with an invigorating blast of crisp bergamot, fresh cypress needles, and herbal sage before deepening into something far more intriguing. As the bright citrus settles, you get an unexpected richness of buttery orris root and smooth jacket leather, wrapped in creamy jasmine petals and ear…

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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 33 Cosmos Guide?

33 Cosmos Guide takes 3 of 5 categories. Patchouli is rated 4.24/5 from 62 votes; 33 Cosmos Guide is rated 3.76/5 from 17 votes. Choose Patchouli for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose 33 Cosmos Guide for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Patchouli or 33 Cosmos Guide?

33 Cosmos Guide lasts longest (33 Cosmos Guide 84/100, Patchouli 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Patchouli or 33 Cosmos Guide?

33 Cosmos Guide projects furthest (33 Cosmos Guide 75/100, Patchouli 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Patchouli and 33 Cosmos Guide smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Patchouli, Amber and Olibanum.

Is Patchouli or 33 Cosmos Guide better for summer or winter?

Patchouli suits evening wear; 33 Cosmos Guide suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Patchouli and 33 Cosmos Guide?

Patchouli has top notes of Coconut Milk and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Patchouli, Iris, Cedar and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Amber, Olibanum, Labdanum and Myrhh. 33 Cosmos Guide has top notes of Bergamot, Olibanum, Cypress and Sage, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Leather, Cedarwood and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Labdanum and Vetiver.

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