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Patchouli vs Basi Femme

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 198 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Patchouli takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Patchouli

    Choose it for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Basi Femme

    Choose it for a sweet and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Patchouli5/7
Basi Femme2/7
Ratings & consensus
Patchouli
Community sentiment
Patchouli
Longevity
Patchouli
Sillage & projection
Basi Femme
Value for money
Patchouli
Versatility
Patchouli
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Basi Femme

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance
PatchouliJust Jack
Basi FemmeArmand Basi
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.32/ 5 · 28 votes
Have 45%Had 9%Want 46%
3.94/ 5 · 170 votes
Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%
Category winnerPatchouliRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
50%Love
36%Like
11%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate

28 votes

26%Love
58%Like
1%Ok
15%Dislike
1%Hate

170 votes

Category winnerPatchouliMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity58
〰 Sillage54
♥ Love / hate83
⏱ Longevity57
〰 Sillage59
♥ Love / hate73
Category winners

LongevityPatchouli

SillageBasi Femme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value89
¤ Price value55
Category winnerPatchouliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
patchouli100%
woody92%
citrus84%
warm spicy77%
white floral69%
earthy61%
sweet100%
aromatic92%
soft spicy84%
woody77%
powdery69%
amber61%
Scent match21%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
CorianderBergamotPeony
Heart
JasmineRose
Base
PatchouliWoody Notes
Top
CorianderFruitsLemonGreen Notes
Heart
JasmineVioletCassiaPink PepperRosePeony
Base
PralineVanillaAmberMuskPalisander RosewoodWoody NotesOakmoss
InformationalShared notesCoriander, Peony, Jasmine and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring95
Summer68
Fall100
Winter79
Day100
Night47
Spring88
Summer37
Fall100
Winter77
Day100
Night44
Category winnerPatchouliMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men4
Unisex40
Women56
Men7
Unisex7
Women86
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,687

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2019

Reviews4

Overall rank#17,465

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerBasi FemmeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Just Jack Patchouli offers an accessible take on the classic earthy theme. It pairs the herbal depth of patchouli with a bright splash of bergamot and soft peony petals. The scent wears light on the skin, making it a comfortable option for daytime office wear during spring and autumn.

Reviews →

Basi Femme is a soft-spoken woody floral with a green lemon opening, muted fruit, and a warm amber-musk base. On skin it often reads more unusual than pretty at first, with rosewood, moss, pepper, and a slightly damp woody feel standing out. It suits someone who likes quiet, close-wearing perfumes with a dry, earthy e…

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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Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Patchouli or Basi Femme?

Patchouli takes 5 of 7 categories. Patchouli is rated 4.32/5 from 28 votes; Basi Femme is rated 3.94/5 from 170 votes. Choose Patchouli for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Basi Femme for a sweet and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Patchouli or Basi Femme?

They last about the same: Patchouli 58/100, Basi Femme 57/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Patchouli or Basi Femme?

Basi Femme projects furthest (Basi Femme 59/100, Patchouli 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Patchouli and Basi Femme smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Coriander, Peony, Jasmine and Rose.

Is Patchouli or Basi Femme better for summer or winter?

For summer, Patchouli is the stronger pick. For winter, Patchouli is the stronger pick. Patchouli suits daytime wear; Basi Femme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Patchouli and Basi Femme?

Patchouli has top notes of Coriander, Bergamot and Peony, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Patchouli and Woody Notes. Basi Femme has top notes of Coriander, Fruits, Lemon and Green Notes, heart notes of Jasmine, Violet, Cassia and Pink Pepper, a base of Praline, Vanilla, Amber and Musk.

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