Patchouli vs The Holy Prophet Elijah
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
53%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
The Holy Prophet Elijah takes 3 of 5 categories.
PatchouliChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
The Holy Prophet ElijahChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Patchouli2/5
The Holy Prophet Elijah3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- The Holy Prophet Elijah
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- The Holy Prophet Elijah
- Sillage & projection
- The Holy Prophet Elijah
- 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
PatchouliGranadoThe Holy Prophet ElijahPhronema PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.06/ 5 · 171 votes
Have 57%Had 8%Want 36%
4.38/ 5 · 16 votes
Have 9%Had 11%Want 80%
Category winnerThe Holy Prophet ElijahRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate44%Love
31%Like
15%Ok
6%Dislike
4%Hate
171 votes
63%Love
25%Like
6%Ok
0%Dislike
6%Hate
16 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityThe Holy Prophet Elijah
SillageThe Holy Prophet Elijah
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%
woody100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
amber77%
leather69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, fresh 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
Notes
CastoreumRosemaryAtlas CedarCardamomAgarwoodAmbergrisOrrisMyrrhLabdanumThymeNutmegPatchouli
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Nutmeg, Patchouli 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 seasonSpring89
Summer33
Fall100
Winter76
Day99
Night100
Spring71
Summer14
Fall100
Winter100
Day71
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#11,112
PerfumerLeandro Petit
Launched—
Reviews8
Overall rank#43,976
PerfumerWeston Adam
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerPatchouliHigher 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 →The Holy Prophet Elijah by Phronema Perfumes is a bold, unisex composition centered on regal Thai King Agarwood. Launched in 2024, it combines ancient resins, smoky birch tar, and spicy black cumin for an intense, spiritual experience. Perfect for cold evenings or contemplative autumn days, this scent offers depth and…
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 The Holy Prophet Elijah?
The Holy Prophet Elijah takes 3 of 5 categories. Patchouli is rated 4.06/5 from 171 votes; The Holy Prophet Elijah is rated 4.38/5 from 16 votes. Choose Patchouli for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose The Holy Prophet Elijah for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Patchouli or The Holy Prophet Elijah?
The Holy Prophet Elijah lasts longest (The Holy Prophet Elijah 82/100, Patchouli 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Patchouli or The Holy Prophet Elijah?
The Holy Prophet Elijah projects furthest (The Holy Prophet Elijah 64/100, Patchouli 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Patchouli and The Holy Prophet Elijah smell similar?
Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Nutmeg, Patchouli and Cedar.
Is Patchouli or The Holy Prophet Elijah better for summer or winter?
Patchouli suits day or night wear; The Holy Prophet Elijah suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Patchouli and The Holy Prophet Elijah?
Patchouli has top notes of Cardamom, Nutmeg and Orange, heart notes of Lavender, Guaiac Wood and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Cedar and Frankincense. The Holy Prophet Elijah features Castoreum, Rosemary, Atlas Cedar, Cardamom and Agarwood.
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