Patchouli vs Vetiver Royale Man
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%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.
Vetiver Royale ManChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Patchouli2/4
Vetiver Royale Man2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Patchouli
- Sillage & projection
- Patchouli
- Value for money
- Vetiver Royale Man
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Vetiver Royale Man
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
PatchouliJouriVetiver Royale ManExuma ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.83/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 38%Had 8%Want 54%
3.91/ 5 · 43 votes
Have 48%Had 21%Want 31%
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
23%Love
53%Like
14%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate
43 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 winnerVetiver Royale ManBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
earthy91%
patchouli83%
fruity74%
aromatic65%
mossy56%
aromatic100%
citrus92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
vanilla69%
earthy61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and earthy
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
OrangeBergamotLemon
Heart
GeraniumYlang-YlangJasmine
Base
VanillaVetiverPatchouli
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Jasmine, Geranium and Ylang-Ylang. 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
Spring77
Summer45
Fall100
Winter100
Day70
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#57,480
PerfumerAli Abdulla Almarzooqi
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#33,710
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerVetiver Royale ManHigher 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 →Vetiver Royale Man by Exuma Parfums is an approachable woody fragrance that blends zesty citrus with warm woods and smooth sweetness. It opens with a bright splash of orange, bergamot, and lemon that feels crisp and uplifting rather than sharp. As the citrus settles, a soft floral heart of geranium, ylang-ylang, and j…
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 Vetiver Royale Man?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Patchouli is rated 3.83/5 from 6 votes; Vetiver Royale Man is rated 3.91/5 from 43 votes. Choose Patchouli for a woody and earthy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Vetiver Royale Man for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Patchouli or Vetiver Royale Man?
Patchouli lasts longest (Patchouli 80/100, Vetiver Royale Man 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Patchouli or Vetiver Royale Man?
Patchouli projects furthest (Patchouli 67/100, Vetiver Royale Man 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Patchouli and Vetiver Royale Man smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and earthy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Jasmine, Geranium and Ylang-Ylang.
Is Patchouli or Vetiver Royale Man better for summer or winter?
Patchouli suits day or night wear; Vetiver Royale Man suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Patchouli and Vetiver Royale Man?
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. Vetiver Royale Man has top notes of Orange, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Geranium, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Vetiver and Patchouli.
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