Fragrance comparison

Patchouli vs Ambery Glove

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 480 ratings analysed

4 wins

Patchouli

M. Micallef

4.03477 votes

Rank #2,258 AmberPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Ambery Glove

Maie Piou

5.003 votes

Rank #34,361 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Patchouli takes 4 of 4 categories.

Patchouli
Choose it for a amber and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Ambery Glove
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Patchouli4/4

Ambery Glove0/4

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

PatchouliM. Micallef

Ambery GloveMaie Piou

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 477 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 18%Had 0%Want 82%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityPatchouli

SillagePatchouli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value50

Category winnerPatchouliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

patchouli91%

vanilla83%

warm spicy74%

woody65%

balsamic56%

warm spicy100%

woody88%

amber77%

cinnamon65%

fresh spicy53%

balsamic42%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Violet Leaf

Heart

Patchouli

Base

AmberVanilleBenzoinLabdanumMusk

Top

Davana

Heart

CinnamonNutmegClovesJasmineCalamus

Base

SandalBenzoinLabdanumVanilleTonkaMusk

InformationalShared notesVanille, Benzoin, Labdanum and Musk. 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–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex56

Women37

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,258

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews36

Overall rank#34,361

PerfumerJean-Charles Sommerard

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Ambery Glove by Maie Piou is a warm, spicy Oriental composition launched in 2025. It leans heavily into a resinous, spiced profile anchored by davana, cinnamon, and benzoin. This unisex scent behaves like a cozy second skin, making it an ideal companion for crisp autumn days or cold winter evenings when you want somet…

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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 Ambery Glove?

Patchouli takes 4 of 4 categories. Patchouli is rated 4.03/5 from 477 votes; Ambery Glove is rated 5.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Patchouli for a amber and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Ambery Glove for a warm spicy and woody character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Patchouli or Ambery Glove?

Patchouli lasts longest (Patchouli 78/100, Ambery Glove 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Patchouli or Ambery Glove?

Patchouli projects furthest (Patchouli 67/100, Ambery Glove 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Patchouli and Ambery Glove smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Vanille, Benzoin, Labdanum and Musk.

Is Patchouli or Ambery Glove better for summer or winter?

Ambery Glove suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Patchouli and Ambery Glove?

Patchouli has top notes of Violet Leaf, heart notes of Patchouli, a base of Amber, Vanille, Benzoin and Labdanum. Ambery Glove has top notes of Davana, heart notes of Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Cloves and Jasmine, a base of Sandal, Benzoin, Labdanum and Vanille.