Fragrance comparison

Patchouli vs 14 Juillet

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 584 ratings analysed

6 wins

Patchouli

M. Micallef

4.03477 votes

Rank #2,258 AmberPatchouli

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43%scent match

Some overlap

14 Juillet

Bastille Parfums

3.55107 votes

Rank #37,155 VanillaSmoky

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Patchouli takes 6 of 7 categories.

Patchouli
Choose it for a amber and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
14 Juillet
Choose it for a vanilla and smoky character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Patchouli6/7

14 Juillet1/7

Ratings & consensus: Patchouli
Community sentiment: Patchouli
Longevity: Patchouli
Sillage & projection: Patchouli
Value for money: Patchouli
Versatility: 14 Juillet
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Patchouli

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

PatchouliM. Micallef

14 JuilletBastille Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 477 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

3.55/ 5 · 107 votes

Have 36%Had 9%Want 55%

Category winnerPatchouliRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

47%Like

2%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

323 votes

31%Love

28%Like

21%Ok

7%Dislike

14%Hate

107 votes

Category winnerPatchouliMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityPatchouli

SillagePatchouli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value54

Category winnerPatchouliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

patchouli91%

vanilla83%

warm spicy74%

woody65%

balsamic56%

vanilla100%

smoky92%

amber84%

ozonic77%

warm spicy69%

aromatic61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both amber, vanilla and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Violet Leaf

Heart

Patchouli

Base

AmberVanilleBenzoinLabdanumMusk

Top

gunpowderTangerineBlackcurrant

Heart

Violet LeafLabdanumCinnamon

Base

Madagascar VanillaTonka BeanBenzoin

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Benzoin and Labdanum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring44

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring44

Summer47

Fall100

Winter94

Day100

Night86

Category winner14 JuilletMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex56

Women37

Men13

Unisex65

Women23

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,258

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews36

Overall rank#37,155

PerfumerMeabh McCurtin

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPatchouliHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

M. Micallef Patchouli is a classic oriental woody fragrance for both men and women. It opens with the crisp, green bite of violet leaf before settling into a deep, earthy patchouli core. Base notes of amber, vanilla, and benzoin wrap the scent in a resinous, long-lasting warmth, making it a reliable choice for cooler …

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14 Juillet by Bastille Parfums delivers a surprising twist on the typical sweet perfume. The scent opens with a sharp burst of smoky gunpowder and zesty tangerine, which slowly softens into a base of warm Madagascar vanilla and cozy tonka bean. It is a unisex option that brings a playful, celebratory energy to casual …

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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 14 Juillet?

Patchouli takes 6 of 7 categories. Patchouli is rated 4.03/5 from 477 votes; 14 Juillet is rated 3.55/5 from 107 votes. Choose Patchouli for a amber and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose 14 Juillet for a vanilla and smoky character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Patchouli or 14 Juillet?

Patchouli lasts longest (Patchouli 78/100, 14 Juillet 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Patchouli or 14 Juillet?

Patchouli projects furthest (Patchouli 67/100, 14 Juillet 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Patchouli and 14 Juillet smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, vanilla and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Benzoin and Labdanum.

Is Patchouli or 14 Juillet better for summer or winter?

For summer, 14 Juillet is the stronger pick. For winter, Patchouli is the stronger pick. 14 Juillet suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Patchouli and 14 Juillet?

Patchouli has top notes of Violet Leaf, heart notes of Patchouli, a base of Amber, Vanille, Benzoin and Labdanum. 14 Juillet has top notes of gunpowder, Tangerine and Blackcurrant, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Labdanum and Cinnamon, a base of Madagascar Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Benzoin.