Patchouli vs Dolby Woman
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
32%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
PatchouliChoose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Dolby WomanChoose it for a sweet and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Patchouli2/4
Dolby Woman2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Patchouli
- Sillage & projection
- Patchouli
- Value for money
- Dolby Woman
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Dolby Woman
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
PatchouliJouriDolby WomanChris AdamsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.83/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 38%Had 8%Want 54%
4.50/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 10%Had 20%Want 70%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate17%Love
67%Like
0%Ok
17%Dislike
0%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · 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 winnerDolby WomanBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
earthy91%
patchouli83%
fruity74%
aromatic65%
mossy56%
sweet100%
floral92%
fruity84%
honey77%
white floral69%
woody61%
Scent match32%Clearly different · both woody and fruity
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PlumAldehydesViolet LeavesPeachBlack CurrantBalsam FirPineappleBergamot
Heart
JasmineRoseGeraniumLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-Ylang
Base
PatchouliOakmossVetiverCypriol Oil or NagarmothaVanillaLeather
Top15-30 mins
PeachMignonetteAldehydesBlack CurrantMelonPineapple
Heart2-4 hrs
LotusOrange BlossomYlang-YlangJasmineGeraniumLily-of-the-ValleyRoseIris
Base6-8 hrs
HoneyCedarWhite Musk
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Peach, Black Currant and Pineapple. Durations are only published for Dolby Woman, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night–
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#56,831
PerfumerAli Abdulla Almarzooqi
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#51,658
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerDolby WomanHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotJouri's Patchouli opens with a sharp burst of plum and clean aldehydes, quickly settling into a deep, earthy moss. It transitions from fruity top notes to a heavy base of vetiver and leather, making it ideal for cool autumn evenings. The blend feels sturdy on skin, offering an assertive presence for casual wearers.
Reviews →Dolby Woman by Chris Adams starts with an immediate flash of solvent and alcohol that evaporates within three minutes, leaving behind juicy sliced melon, crisp pineapple, and sweet peach. A soapy aldehyde fizz gives the top notes an energetic lift like luxury bath soap. As body heat warms the skin, dewy lotus petals, …
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 Dolby Woman?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Patchouli is rated 3.83/5 from 6 votes; Dolby Woman is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose Patchouli for a woody and earthy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Dolby Woman for a sweet and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Patchouli or Dolby Woman?
Patchouli lasts longest (Patchouli 80/100, Dolby Woman 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Patchouli or Dolby Woman?
Projection is very close: Patchouli 67/100, Dolby Woman 65/100 for sillage.
Do Patchouli and Dolby Woman smell similar?
Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fruity accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Peach, Black Currant and Pineapple.
Is Patchouli or Dolby Woman better for summer or winter?
Patchouli suits day or night wear; Dolby Woman suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Patchouli and Dolby Woman?
Patchouli has top notes of Plum, Aldehydes, Violet Leaves and Peach, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose, Geranium and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, Vetiver and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha. Dolby Woman has top notes of Peach, Mignonette, Aldehydes and Black Currant, heart notes of Lotus, Orange Blossom, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, a base of Honey, Cedar and White Musk.
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