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Patchouli vs Fiori di Capri

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

Updated 537 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Patchouli takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Patchouli

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

  • Fiori di Capri

    Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Patchouli4/7
Fiori di Capri3/7
Ratings & consensus
Patchouli
Community sentiment
Patchouli
Longevity
Patchouli
Sillage & projection
Fiori di Capri
Value for money
Fiori di Capri
Versatility
Patchouli
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Fiori di Capri

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
PatchouliFloris
Fiori di CapriCarthusia
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.24/ 5 · 62 votes
Have 33%Had 11%Want 56%
4.00/ 5 · 475 votes
Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%
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

35%Love
43%Like
9%Ok
12%Dislike
1%Hate

475 votes

Category winnerPatchouliMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity75
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate81
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityPatchouli

SillageFiori di Capri

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value44
¤ Price value55
Category winnerFiori di CapriBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
amber100%
woody92%
patchouli84%
warm spicy77%
iris69%
powdery61%
white floral100%
floral92%
sweet84%
warm spicy77%
woody69%
citrus61%
Scent match30%Clearly different · both woody and warm spicy

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
Ylang-YlangGardeniaTuberoseWhite FlowersOrange BlossomOrangeMandarin OrangeTurkish Rose
Heart
CarnationHyacinthWhite HoneyClovesIncenseWild StrawberryIrisViolet Leaf
Base
OakmossWhite MuskSandalwoodAmberLabdanumPatchouliCedar
InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Patchouli, Iris and Cedar. 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
Spring100
Summer68
Fall0
Winter29
Day–
Night–
Category winnerPatchouliMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men40
Unisex50
Women10
Men4
Unisex16
Women80
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,528

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#4,490

PerfumerLaura Bosetti Tonatto

Launched—

Reviews47

Category winnerFiori di CapriHigher 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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Carthusia Fiori di Capri opens with a bright burst of citrus, tuberose, and ylang-ylang before shifting into a rich floral heart. Carnation and hyacinth bring a dry, spicy green sharpness that cuts through the initial sweet white blossoms. A subtle touch of white honey adds warmth without turning sugary. As the initia…

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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 Fiori di Capri?

Patchouli takes 4 of 7 categories. Patchouli is rated 4.24/5 from 62 votes; Fiori di Capri is rated 4.00/5 from 475 votes. Choose Patchouli for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Fiori di Capri for a white floral and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Patchouli or Fiori di Capri?

Patchouli lasts longest (Patchouli 75/100, Fiori di Capri 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Patchouli or Fiori di Capri?

Projection is very close: Fiori di Capri 63/100, Patchouli 61/100 for sillage.

Do Patchouli and Fiori di Capri smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Patchouli, Iris and Cedar.

Is Patchouli or Fiori di Capri better for summer or winter?

For summer, Fiori di Capri is the stronger pick. For winter, Patchouli is the stronger pick. Patchouli suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Patchouli and Fiori di Capri?

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. Fiori di Capri has top notes of Ylang-Ylang, Gardenia, Tuberose and White Flowers, heart notes of Carnation, Hyacinth, White Honey and Cloves, a base of Oakmoss, White Musk, Sandalwood and Amber.

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