Patchouli vs Night Secret
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
28%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
PatchouliChoose it for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Night SecretChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Patchouli2/4
Night Secret2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Night Secret
- Sillage & projection
- Night Secret
- Value for money
- Patchouli
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Patchouli
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
PatchouliJust JackNight SecretDévierWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.32/ 5 · 28 votes
Have 45%Had 9%Want 46%
4.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
36%Like
11%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate
28 votes
50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNight Secret
SillageNight Secret
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPatchouliBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpatchouli100%
woody92%
citrus84%
warm spicy77%
white floral69%
earthy61%
aromatic100%
citrus92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
amber69%
soft spicy61%
Scent match28%Clearly different · both woody and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CorianderBergamotPeony
Heart
JasmineRose
Base
PatchouliWoody Notes
Top20-30 mins
PomeloLemonCorianderSageBasilBergamotKaffir Lime
Heart2-4 hrs
Pink PepperTuberoseApplePatchouliJuniper BerriesBlackcurrantCedarCypriol
Base6-8+ hrs
AmberLeatherTonkaBenzoinHeliotrope
InformationalShared notesCoriander, Bergamot and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Night Secret, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring95
Summer68
Fall100
Winter79
Day100
Night47
Spring100
Summer50
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
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#25,687
PerfumerNot listed
Launched2019
Reviews4
Overall rank#59,769
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerPatchouliHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotJust 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 →Night Secret by Dévier opens with a sharp burst of tart pomelo, crushed basil, and bitter kaffir lime. It commands attention immediately. The initial citrus rush quickly gives way to a deeper heart of crisp cedar, spicy pink pepper, and tart blackcurrant. As it settles onto the skin, rich leather and warm amber anchor…
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 Night Secret?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Patchouli is rated 4.32/5 from 28 votes; Night Secret is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Patchouli for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Night Secret for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Patchouli or Night Secret?
Night Secret lasts longest (Night Secret 80/100, Patchouli 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Patchouli or Night Secret?
Night Secret projects furthest (Night Secret 63/100, Patchouli 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Patchouli and Night Secret smell similar?
Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Coriander, Bergamot and Patchouli.
Is Patchouli or Night Secret better for summer or winter?
Patchouli suits daytime wear; Night Secret suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Patchouli and Night Secret?
Patchouli has top notes of Coriander, Bergamot and Peony, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Patchouli and Woody Notes. Night Secret has top notes of Pomelo, Lemon, Coriander and Sage, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Tuberose, Apple and Patchouli, a base of Amber, Leather, Tonka and Benzoin.
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