Patchouli vs Le Rayon Vert
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
30%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Le Rayon Vert takes 3 of 4 categories.
PatchouliChoose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Le Rayon VertChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Patchouli1/4
Le Rayon Vert3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Le Rayon Vert
- Sillage & projection
- Le Rayon Vert
- Value for money
- Patchouli
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Le Rayon Vert
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
PatchouliJouriLe Rayon VertSultan Pasha AttarsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.83/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 38%Had 8%Want 54%
3.99/ 5 · 63 votes
Have 40%Had 15%Want 44%
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
48%Love
29%Like
13%Ok
6%Dislike
3%Hate
31 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLe Rayon Vert
SillageLe Rayon Vert
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPatchouliBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
earthy91%
patchouli83%
fruity74%
aromatic65%
mossy56%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
white floral84%
amber77%
floral69%
woody61%
Scent match30%Clearly different · both aromatic and woody
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
Top
ArtemisiaelemiClary SageHyacinthAldehydesLimeBergamot
Heart
Lily-of-the-ValleyCyclamenCarnationGeraniumGardeniaJasmineYlang-YlangDamask Rose
Base
OakmossCivetAmbergrisBalsam FirCastoreumIncensePalisander RosewoodTobacco
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Balsam Fir, Bergamot and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer83
Fall75
Winter25
Day100
Night33
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#6,245
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews45
Category winnerLe Rayon VertHigher 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 →Le Rayon Vert is an aromatic green composition centering on artemisia, hyacinth, and oakmoss. It offers a bracing, forest-like freshness that feels classic yet distinct. This attar performs beautifully during spring and summer, grounding the wearer in earthy, herbal notes. Its texture is smooth, waxy, and mossy, makin…
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 Le Rayon Vert?
Le Rayon Vert takes 3 of 4 categories. Patchouli is rated 3.83/5 from 6 votes; Le Rayon Vert is rated 3.99/5 from 63 votes. Choose Patchouli for a woody and earthy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Le Rayon Vert for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Patchouli or Le Rayon Vert?
Le Rayon Vert lasts longest (Le Rayon Vert 84/100, Patchouli 80/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Patchouli or Le Rayon Vert?
Le Rayon Vert projects furthest (Le Rayon Vert 72/100, Patchouli 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Patchouli and Le Rayon Vert smell similar?
Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Balsam Fir, Bergamot and Jasmine.
Is Patchouli or Le Rayon Vert better for summer or winter?
Patchouli suits day or night wear; Le Rayon Vert suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Patchouli and Le Rayon Vert?
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. Le Rayon Vert has top notes of Artemisia, elemi, Clary Sage and Hyacinth, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Cyclamen, Carnation and Geranium, a base of Oakmoss, Civet, Ambergris and Balsam Fir.
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