Fragrance comparison

Patchouli vs White Patchouli

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 5,314 ratings analysed

5 wins

Patchouli

Just Jack · 2019

4.3228 votes

Rank #25,687 PatchouliWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

72%scent match

Closely related

White Patchouli

Tom Ford

3.805,286 votes

Rank #27,508 WoodyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Patchouli takes 5 of 7 categories.

Patchouli
Choose it for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
White Patchouli
Choose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Patchouli5/7

White Patchouli2/7

Ratings & consensus: Patchouli
Community sentiment: Patchouli
Longevity: White Patchouli
Sillage & projection: White Patchouli
Value for money: Patchouli
Versatility: Patchouli
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

White PatchouliTom Ford

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 45%Had 9%Want 46%

3.80/ 5 · 5,286 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

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

40%Like

5%Ok

21%Dislike

2%Hate

5,286 votes

Category winnerPatchouliMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityWhite Patchouli

SillageWhite Patchouli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value89

¤ Price value38

Category winnerPatchouliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

patchouli100%

woody92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

white floral69%

earthy61%

woody100%

patchouli92%

white floral84%

floral77%

warm spicy69%

aromatic61%

Scent match72%Closely related · both patchouli, 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

Top

White FlowersCorianderPeonyBergamot

Heart

Ambrette (Musk Mallow)RoseJasmine

Base

PatchouliWoody NotesIncense

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Bergamot, Peony and Jasmine. 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter97

Day–

Night–

Category winnerPatchouliMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex40

Women56

Men6

Unisex50

Women44

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,687

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2019

Reviews4

Overall rank#27,508

PerfumerGivaudan

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 →

White Patchouli opens with a bright flash of peony and coriander, a sharp herbal kick that immediately distances itself from hippie-shop oils. As the fragrance settles on the skin, the earthy base emerges through a clean veil of jasmine and rose. It is a dry, woody scent that feels crisp rather than sweet, stripping t…

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 White Patchouli?

Patchouli takes 5 of 7 categories. Patchouli is rated 4.32/5 from 28 votes; White Patchouli is rated 3.80/5 from 5,286 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 White Patchouli for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Patchouli or White Patchouli?

White Patchouli lasts longest (White Patchouli 73/100, Patchouli 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Patchouli or White Patchouli?

White Patchouli projects furthest (White Patchouli 65/100, Patchouli 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Patchouli and White Patchouli smell similar?

Closely related: a 72% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share patchouli, woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Coriander, Bergamot, Peony and Jasmine.

Is Patchouli or White Patchouli better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Patchouli and White Patchouli?

Patchouli has top notes of Coriander, Bergamot and Peony, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Patchouli and Woody Notes. White Patchouli has top notes of White Flowers, Coriander, Peony and Bergamot, heart notes of Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Rose and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Woody Notes and Incense.