Fragrance comparison

Patchouli vs Romantica

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 127 ratings analysed

6 wins

Patchouli

Just Jack · 2019

4.3228 votes

Rank #25,687 PatchouliWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Romantica

Furla

3.5199 votes

Rank #20,611 FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Patchouli takes 6 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.
Romantica
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Patchouli6/7

Romantica1/7

Ratings & consensus: Patchouli
Community sentiment: Patchouli
Longevity: Patchouli
Sillage & projection: Patchouli
Value for money: Patchouli
Versatility: Patchouli
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Romantica

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PatchouliJust Jack

RomanticaFurla

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 45%Had 9%Want 46%

3.51/ 5 · 99 votes

Have 50%Had 23%Want 27%

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

13%Love

46%Like

19%Ok

20%Dislike

1%Hate

99 votes

Category winnerPatchouliMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityPatchouli

SillagePatchouli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value89

¤ Price value53

Category winnerPatchouliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

patchouli100%

woody92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

white floral69%

earthy61%

floral100%

fruity92%

woody84%

fresh77%

white floral69%

aromatic61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both woody and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

CorianderBergamotPeony

Heart

JasmineRose

Base

PatchouliWoody Notes

Top15-30 mins

Black CurrantDavanaCoriander

Heart2-4 hrs

PeonyJasmineMugane

Base5-8 hrs

PatchouliVanillaSandalwood

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Peony, Jasmine and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Romantica, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring95

Summer68

Fall100

Winter79

Day100

Night47

Spring100

Summer85

Fall58

Winter30

Day100

Night25

Category winnerPatchouliMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex40

Women56

Men4

Unisex10

Women86

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,687

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2019

Reviews4

Overall rank#20,611

PerfumerAlex Lee

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerRomanticaHigher 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.

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Furla Romantica opens with a sharp flash of juicy black currant paired with the herbal, wine-like fruitiness of davana and a pinch of dry coriander. Within fifteen minutes, the fruity tang softens into a fresh floral heart dominated by dewy peony and creamy jasmine petals. A modern muguet molecule called Mugane adds a…

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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 Romantica?

Patchouli takes 6 of 7 categories. Patchouli is rated 4.32/5 from 28 votes; Romantica is rated 3.51/5 from 99 votes. Choose Patchouli for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Romantica for a floral and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Patchouli or Romantica?

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

Which projects more, Patchouli or Romantica?

Patchouli projects furthest (Patchouli 54/100, Romantica 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Patchouli and Romantica smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Coriander, Peony, Jasmine and Patchouli.

Is Patchouli or Romantica better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Patchouli and Romantica?

Patchouli has top notes of Coriander, Bergamot and Peony, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Patchouli and Woody Notes. Romantica has top notes of Black Currant, Davana and Coriander, heart notes of Peony, Jasmine and Mugane, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla and Sandalwood.