Patchouli vs Secret Intention
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
28%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Patchouli takes 4 of 7 categories.
PatchouliChoose it for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Secret IntentionChoose it for a fresh and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Patchouli4/7
Secret Intention3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Patchouli
- Community sentiment
- Patchouli
- Longevity
- Secret Intention
- Sillage & projection
- Secret Intention
- Value for money
- Patchouli
- Versatility
- Patchouli
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Secret Intention
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
PatchouliJust JackSecret IntentionGuerlainWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.32/ 5 · 28 votes
Have 45%Had 9%Want 46%
3.54/ 5 · 136 votes
Have 42%Had 31%Want 26%
Category winnerPatchouliRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
36%Like
11%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate
28 votes
15%Love
54%Like
1%Ok
29%Dislike
1%Hate
136 votes
Category winnerPatchouliMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySecret Intention
SillageSecret Intention
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%
fresh100%
aromatic92%
floral84%
white floral77%
citrus69%
vanilla61%
Scent match28%Clearly different · both citrus and white floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CorianderBergamotPeony
Heart
JasmineRose
Base
PatchouliWoody Notes
Top15 to 30 minutes
TeaCorianderCardamomBergamotLemon
Heart2 to 3 hours
PeonyJasmineNeroli
Base3 to 5 hours
Tonka BeanSandalwoodVanilla
InformationalShared notesCoriander, Bergamot, Peony and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Secret Intention, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring95
Summer68
Fall100
Winter79
Day100
Night47
Spring100
Summer78
Fall55
Winter25
Day100
Night31
Category winnerPatchouliMost 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#20,923
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews8
Category winnerSecret IntentionHigher 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 →Secret Intention by Guerlain is a fresh, aromatic floral perfume released in 2001 that pairs crisp citrus with herbal spices and soft petals. The scent opens with a sharp burst of lemon and bergamot softened by dry tea leaves, aromatic coriander, and green cardamom. As the citrus settles, a heart of clean peony, sweet…
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 Secret Intention?
Patchouli takes 4 of 7 categories. Patchouli is rated 4.32/5 from 28 votes; Secret Intention is rated 3.54/5 from 136 votes. Choose Patchouli for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Secret Intention for a fresh and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Patchouli or Secret Intention?
Secret Intention lasts longest (Secret Intention 61/100, Patchouli 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Patchouli or Secret Intention?
Secret Intention projects furthest (Secret Intention 57/100, Patchouli 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Patchouli and Secret Intention smell similar?
Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Coriander, Bergamot, Peony and Jasmine.
Is Patchouli or Secret Intention better for summer or winter?
For summer, Secret Intention is the stronger pick. For winter, Patchouli is the stronger pick. Patchouli suits daytime wear; Secret Intention suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Patchouli and Secret Intention?
Patchouli has top notes of Coriander, Bergamot and Peony, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Patchouli and Woody Notes. Secret Intention has top notes of Tea, Coriander, Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Peony, Jasmine and Neroli, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood and Vanilla.
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