Patchouli vs Just Cavalli Him
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
59%scent match
Closely related
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 longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Just Cavalli HimChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Patchouli4/7
Just Cavalli Him3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Patchouli
- Community sentiment
- Patchouli
- Longevity
- Patchouli
- Sillage & projection
- Just Cavalli Him
- Value for money
- Just Cavalli Him
- Versatility
- Patchouli
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Just Cavalli Him
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
PatchouliGranadoJust Cavalli HimRoberto CavalliWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.06/ 5 · 171 votes
Have 57%Had 8%Want 36%
3.37/ 5 · 718 votes
Have 63%Had 37%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
18%Love
41%Like
12%Ok
28%Dislike
1%Hate
591 votes
Category winnerPatchouliMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPatchouli
SillageJust Cavalli Him
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerJust Cavalli HimBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
warm spicy91%
fresh spicy83%
patchouli74%
aromatic65%
lavender56%
aromatic90%
woody80%
warm spicy60%
Scent match59%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CardamomNutmegOrange
Heart
LavenderGuaiac WoodGeranium
Base
PatchouliCedarFrankincense
Top
GingerRosemaryBergamotCardamom
Heart
SageCorianderNutmegGeranium
Base
MuskCedarIrisGuaiac WoodPatchouli
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Nutmeg, Guaiac Wood and Geranium. 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
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter77
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#6,725
PerfumerClement Gavarry, Domitille Michalon Bertier
Launched2004
Reviews106
Category winnerJust Cavalli HimHigher 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 →Just Cavalli Him is a sharp, ginger-forward aromatic fougere launched in 2004. It prioritizes a fizzy, spicy freshness over projection, making it a distinct choice for casual spring days. The scent balances bright citruses with a dry cedar base, ideal for those who prefer an understated, herbal profile for the gym or …
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 Just Cavalli Him?
Patchouli takes 4 of 7 categories. Patchouli is rated 4.06/5 from 171 votes; Just Cavalli Him is rated 3.37/5 from 718 votes. Choose Patchouli for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Just Cavalli Him for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Patchouli or Just Cavalli Him?
Patchouli lasts longest (Patchouli 64/100, Just Cavalli Him 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Patchouli or Just Cavalli Him?
Just Cavalli Him projects furthest (Just Cavalli Him 55/100, Patchouli 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Patchouli and Just Cavalli Him smell similar?
Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Nutmeg, Guaiac Wood and Geranium.
Is Patchouli or Just Cavalli Him better for summer or winter?
For summer, Patchouli is the stronger pick. For winter, Just Cavalli Him is the stronger pick. Patchouli suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Patchouli and Just Cavalli Him?
Patchouli has top notes of Cardamom, Nutmeg and Orange, heart notes of Lavender, Guaiac Wood and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Cedar and Frankincense. Just Cavalli Him has top notes of Ginger, Rosemary, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Sage, Coriander, Nutmeg and Geranium, a base of Musk, Cedar, Iris and Guaiac Wood.
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