Patchouli vs Grand Musk
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 7 categories.
PatchouliChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Grand MuskChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Patchouli4/7
Grand Musk3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Patchouli
- Community sentiment
- Patchouli
- Longevity
- Grand Musk
- Sillage & projection
- Grand Musk
- Value for money
- Patchouli
- Versatility
- Patchouli
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Grand Musk
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
PatchouliGranadoGrand MuskPana DoraWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.06/ 5 · 171 votes
Have 57%Had 8%Want 36%
3.81/ 5 · 153 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
Category winnerPatchouliRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate44%Love
31%Like
15%Ok
6%Dislike
4%Hate
171 votes
43%Love
21%Like
15%Ok
16%Dislike
5%Hate
153 votes
Category winnerPatchouliMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityGrand Musk
SillageGrand Musk
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPatchouliBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
warm spicy91%
fresh spicy83%
patchouli74%
aromatic65%
lavender56%
warm spicy100%
woody92%
rose84%
musky77%
amber69%
aromatic61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CardamomNutmegOrange
Heart
LavenderGuaiac WoodGeranium
Base
PatchouliCedarFrankincense
Top
Bulgarian RoseCardamomGeraniumCorianderLavender
Heart
MuskBlueberryClovesCinnamonNutmegVanillaYlang-YlangWhite Magnolia
Base
LeatherPatchouliGuaiac WoodIncenseAmberCedar
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Nutmeg, Lavender and Guaiac Wood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring89
Summer33
Fall100
Winter76
Day99
Night100
Spring37
Summer20
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerPatchouliMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#11,112
PerfumerLeandro Petit
Launched—
Reviews8
Overall rank#10,374
PerfumerIbrahim Al Zoabi
Launched—
Reviews20
Category winnerGrand MuskHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotGranado Patchouli opens with a sharp burst of orange zest paired with warm cardamom and nutmeg. The citrus dies down quickly, allowing aromatic lavender and spicy geranium to smooth out the top notes. As the fragrance settles on skin, a quiet guaiac wood note bridges the initial spice into a dry, woody backbone. The b…
Reviews →Grand Musk opens with a prickly punch of cardamom and coriander before settling into a dense, animalic musk heart layered with dark Bulgarian rose and tart blueberry. The base locks down with heavy guaiac wood, incense, and leather. Built for freezing winter nights, it offers projection that easily cuts through cold a…
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 Grand Musk?
Patchouli takes 4 of 7 categories. Patchouli is rated 4.06/5 from 171 votes; Grand Musk is rated 3.81/5 from 153 votes. Choose Patchouli for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Grand Musk for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Patchouli or Grand Musk?
Grand Musk lasts longest (Grand Musk 79/100, Patchouli 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Patchouli or Grand Musk?
Grand Musk projects furthest (Grand Musk 69/100, Patchouli 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Patchouli and Grand Musk smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Nutmeg, Lavender and Guaiac Wood.
Is Patchouli or Grand Musk better for summer or winter?
For summer, Patchouli is the stronger pick. For winter, Grand Musk is the stronger pick. Patchouli suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Patchouli and Grand Musk?
Patchouli has top notes of Cardamom, Nutmeg and Orange, heart notes of Lavender, Guaiac Wood and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Cedar and Frankincense. Grand Musk has top notes of Bulgarian Rose, Cardamom, Geranium and Coriander, heart notes of Musk, Blueberry, Cloves and Cinnamon, a base of Leather, Patchouli, Guaiac Wood and Incense.
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