Fragrance comparison

Patchouli vs Tango

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 34 ratings analysed

3 wins

Patchouli

Just Jack · 2019

4.3228 votes

Rank #25,687 PatchouliWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Tango

CIEL Parfum

3.836 votes

Rank #63,484 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Patchouli takes 3 of 4 categories.

Patchouli
Choose it for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Tango
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Patchouli3/4

Tango1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tango
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

TangoCIEL Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 45%Had 9%Want 46%

3.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 9%Had 52%Want 39%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

17%Love

50%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage33

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityTango

SillagePatchouli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value89

¤ Price value63

Category winnerPatchouliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

patchouli100%

woody92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

white floral69%

earthy61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

sweet77%

citrus69%

fresh61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody and citrus

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

BergamotPeonyPink PepperCorianderMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

JuniperJasmineRoseNectarineMango

Base5-8 hrs

SandalwoodPralineCedarMusk

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring95

Summer68

Fall100

Winter79

Day100

Night47

Spring33

Summer0

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex40

Women56

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,687

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2019

Reviews4

Overall rank#63,484

PerfumerVincent Schaller

Launched—

Reviews0

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.

Reviews →

Tango by CIEL Parfum opens with a crisp burst of bergamot and crushed pink pepper over tart mandarin. The initial citrus rush cuts through quickly. Within ten minutes, juicy mango and nectarine soften the edges alongside green juniper berries and airy peony petals. It is surprisingly crisp rather than syrupy. The scen…

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 Tango?

Patchouli takes 3 of 4 categories. Patchouli is rated 4.32/5 from 28 votes; Tango is rated 3.83/5 from 6 votes. Choose Patchouli for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Tango for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Patchouli or Tango?

Tango lasts longest (Tango 64/100, Patchouli 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Patchouli or Tango?

Patchouli projects furthest (Patchouli 54/100, Tango 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Patchouli and Tango smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Coriander, Bergamot, Peony and Jasmine.

Is Patchouli or Tango better for summer or winter?

Patchouli suits daytime wear; Tango suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Patchouli and Tango?

Patchouli has top notes of Coriander, Bergamot and Peony, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Patchouli and Woody Notes. Tango has top notes of Bergamot, Peony, Pink Pepper and Coriander, heart notes of Juniper, Jasmine, Rose and Nectarine, a base of Sandalwood, Praline, Cedar and Musk.