Patchouli vs Emerald Oud & Orchid
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Patchouli takes 4 of 4 categories.
PatchouliChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Emerald Oud & OrchidChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Patchouli4/4
Emerald Oud & Orchid0/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Patchouli
- Sillage & projection
- Patchouli
- Value for money
- Patchouli
- 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
PatchouliFlorisEmerald Oud & OrchidSri LondonWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.24/ 5 · 62 votes
Have 33%Had 11%Want 56%
4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
37%Like
0%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
62 votes
0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPatchouli
SillagePatchouli
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPatchouliBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
woody92%
patchouli84%
warm spicy77%
iris69%
powdery61%
amber100%
warm spicy92%
woody84%
aromatic77%
balsamic69%
white floral61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both amber, woody and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Coconut MilkViolet Leaf
Heart
PatchouliIrisCedarYlang-YlangRose
Base
AmberOlibanumLabdanumMyrhhVanila
Top
CardamomDavanaDried FruitsOlibanum
Heart
LabdanumClovesIncenseJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyMyrhhRoseSaffron
Base
AmberCedarCashmere WoodMuskAgarwood (Oud)PatchouliVanillaVetiver
InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Cedar, Rose and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring74
Summer47
Fall100
Winter89
Day63
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#7,528
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews19
Overall rank#66,018
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerPatchouliHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotFloris 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.
Reviews →Emerald Oud & Orchid by Sri London blends warm amber, smoky olibanum, and sweet dried fruits with a rich backbone of smooth agarwood and cashmere wood. The opening hits with aromatic cardamom and herbal davana, creating an inviting, spiced warmth that feels like stepping into a cozy lounge on a chilly evening. As it s…
Reviews →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 Emerald Oud & Orchid?
Patchouli takes 4 of 4 categories. Patchouli is rated 4.24/5 from 62 votes; Emerald Oud & Orchid is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Patchouli for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Emerald Oud & Orchid for a amber and warm spicy character. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Patchouli or Emerald Oud & Orchid?
Patchouli lasts longest (Patchouli 75/100, Emerald Oud & Orchid 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Patchouli or Emerald Oud & Orchid?
Patchouli projects furthest (Patchouli 61/100, Emerald Oud & Orchid 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Patchouli and Emerald Oud & Orchid smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Cedar, Rose and Amber.
Is Patchouli or Emerald Oud & Orchid better for summer or winter?
Patchouli suits evening wear; Emerald Oud & Orchid suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Patchouli and Emerald Oud & Orchid?
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. Emerald Oud & Orchid has top notes of Cardamom, Davana, Dried Fruits and Olibanum, heart notes of Labdanum, Cloves, Incense and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Cedar, Cashmere Wood and Musk.
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