Fragrance comparison

Patchouli vs Zest Woman

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 30 ratings analysed

4 wins

Patchouli

Just Jack · 2019

4.3228 votes

Rank #25,870 PatchouliWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Zest Woman

Chris Adams

4.502 votes

Rank #46,478 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Patchouli takes 4 of 4 categories.

Patchouli
Choose it for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Zest Woman
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Patchouli4/4

Zest Woman0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
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

Zest WomanChris Adams

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 45%Had 9%Want 46%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 20%Had 10%Want 70%

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

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

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 · outlined = shared by both

patchouli100%

woody92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

white floral69%

earthy61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

white floral84%

rose77%

floral69%

citrus61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, white floral 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

BergamotCorianderCassiaViolet

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseGardeniaJasminePeony

Base4-6 hrs

CedarIrisWhite Musk

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring95

Summer68

Fall100

Winter79

Day100

Night47

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex40

Women56

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,870

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2019

Reviews4

Overall rank#46,478

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.

Reviews →

Chris Adams Zest Woman delivers an immediate splash of crisp Italian bergamot and crushed green cassia leaves. The tart citrus hits instantly. A faint dusting of dry coriander seeds lends spicy warmth, preventing the violet petal top note from turning excessively sweet. Within twenty minutes, the opening bite relaxes …

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 Zest Woman?

Patchouli takes 4 of 4 categories. Patchouli is rated 4.32/5 from 28 votes; Zest Woman is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Patchouli for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Zest Woman for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Patchouli or Zest Woman?

Patchouli lasts longest (Patchouli 58/100, Zest Woman 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Patchouli or Zest Woman?

Patchouli projects furthest (Patchouli 54/100, Zest Woman 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Patchouli and Zest Woman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Coriander, Bergamot, Peony and Jasmine.

Is Patchouli or Zest Woman better for summer or winter?

Patchouli suits daytime wear; Zest Woman suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Patchouli and Zest Woman?

Patchouli has top notes of Coriander, Bergamot and Peony, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Patchouli and Woody Notes. Zest Woman has top notes of Bergamot, Coriander, Cassia and Violet, heart notes of Rose, Gardenia, Jasmine and Peony, a base of Cedar, Iris and White Musk.