Fragrance comparison

Patchouli vs S...x In The Library

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 40 ratings analysed

5 wins

Patchouli

Just Jack · 2019

4.3228 votes

Rank #25,687 PatchouliWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

11%scent match

Clearly different

S...x In The Library

Bibliothèque de Parfum

3.7512 votes

Rank #50,293 AromaticRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Patchouli takes 5 of 5 categories.

Patchouli
Choose it for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
S...x In The Library
Choose it for a aromatic and rose character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Patchouli5/5

S...x In The Library0/5

Ratings & consensus: Patchouli
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Patchouli
Sillage & projection: Patchouli
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 Jack

S...x In The LibraryBibliothèque de Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 45%Had 9%Want 46%

3.75/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 21%Had 11%Want 68%

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

33%Love

42%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

17%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityPatchouli

SillagePatchouli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value89

¤ Price value50

Category winnerPatchouliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

patchouli100%

woody92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

white floral69%

earthy61%

aromatic100%

rose92%

powdery84%

vanilla77%

musky69%

floral61%

Scent match11%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CorianderBergamotPeony

Heart

JasmineRose

Base

PatchouliWoody Notes

Top

CorianderBergamot

Heart

Wild RoseRoseHeliotropePeonyIris

Base

MuskVanillaSandalwoodTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Bergamot, Peony 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

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex40

Women56

Men25

Unisex0

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,687

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2019

Reviews4

Overall rank#50,293

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerPatchouliHigher 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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S...x In The Library is a warm, powdery rose scent with a bookish twist. It opens with a slightly green, aromatic lift (coriander and bergamot), then settles into soft rose and iris-like powder with a gentle vanilla musk base. If you like the idea of dried flowers tucked into old pages, this one leans cosy and romanti…

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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 S...x In The Library?

Patchouli takes 5 of 5 categories. Patchouli is rated 4.32/5 from 28 votes; S...x In The Library is rated 3.75/5 from 12 votes. Choose Patchouli for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose S...x In The Library for a aromatic and rose character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Patchouli or S...x In The Library?

Patchouli lasts longest (Patchouli 58/100, S...x In The Library 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Patchouli or S...x In The Library?

Patchouli projects furthest (Patchouli 54/100, S...x In The Library 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Patchouli and S...x In The Library smell similar?

Clearly different: a 11% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Coriander, Bergamot, Peony and Rose.

Is Patchouli or S...x In The Library better for summer or winter?

Patchouli suits daytime wear; S...x In The Library suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Patchouli and S...x In The Library?

Patchouli has top notes of Coriander, Bergamot and Peony, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Patchouli and Woody Notes. S...x In The Library has top notes of Coriander and Bergamot, heart notes of Wild Rose, Rose, Heliotrope and Peony, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean.