Patchouli vs Rouge Royal
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
36%scent match
Some overlap
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.
Rouge RoyalChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Patchouli2/4
Rouge Royal2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Patchouli
- Sillage & projection
- Patchouli
- Value for money
- Rouge Royal
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Rouge Royal
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
PatchouliJouriRouge RoyalPrincesse Marina De BourbonWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.83/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 38%Had 8%Want 54%
3.78/ 5 · 998 votes
Have 38%Had 38%Want 23%
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
28%Love
45%Like
5%Ok
19%Dislike
2%Hate
998 votes
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 winnerRouge RoyalBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
earthy91%
patchouli83%
fruity74%
aromatic65%
mossy56%
fruity100%
sweet86%
white floral72%
woody58%
citrus44%
mossy30%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both fruity, woody and mossy
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 to 30 minutes
StrawberryBlack CurrantLime
Heart1 to 2 hours
Ylang-YlangJasmineLily-of-the-Valley
Base2 to 4 hours
OakmossOpoponax
InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for Rouge Royal, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring98
Summer73
Fall100
Winter85
Day100
Night91
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#54,599
PerfumerAli Abdulla Almarzooqi
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#11,040
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews49
Category winnerRouge RoyalHigher 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 →Rouge Royal by Princesse Marina De Bourbon is a bright, fruit-forward fragrance anchored by an unexpected balsamic base. It opens with an unmistakable blast of sweet strawberry, tangy black currant, and tart lime, giving the immediate impression of chilled berry juice or sweet hard candy. As the lively fruit settles, …
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 Rouge Royal?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Patchouli is rated 3.83/5 from 6 votes; Rouge Royal is rated 3.78/5 from 998 votes. Choose Patchouli for a woody and earthy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Rouge Royal for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Patchouli or Rouge Royal?
Patchouli lasts longest (Patchouli 80/100, Rouge Royal 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Patchouli or Rouge Royal?
Patchouli projects furthest (Patchouli 67/100, Rouge Royal 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Patchouli and Rouge Royal smell similar?
Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and mossy accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Ylang-Ylang.
Is Patchouli or Rouge Royal better for summer or winter?
Patchouli suits day or night wear; Rouge Royal suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Patchouli and Rouge Royal?
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. Rouge Royal has top notes of Strawberry, Black Currant and Lime, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Oakmoss and Opoponax.
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