Fragrance comparison

Patchouli vs Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,488 ratings analysed

7 wins

Patchouli

M. Micallef

4.03477 votes

Rank #2,258 AmberPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

9%scent match

Clearly different

Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense

Roja Dove

3.961,011 votes

Rank #4,333 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Patchouli takes 7 of 7 categories.

Patchouli
Choose it for a amber and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Best in spring.

Patchouli7/7

Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense0/7

Ratings & consensus: Patchouli
Community sentiment: Patchouli
Longevity: Patchouli
Sillage & projection: 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

PatchouliM. Micallef

Elysium Pour Homme Eau IntenseRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 477 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

3.96/ 5 · 1,011 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

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

45%Love

26%Like

15%Ok

8%Dislike

5%Hate

1,011 votes

Category winnerPatchouliMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityPatchouli

SillagePatchouli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value21

Category winnerPatchouliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

patchouli91%

vanilla83%

warm spicy74%

woody65%

balsamic56%

aromatic100%

citrus88%

fresh spicy77%

green65%

woody53%

fruity42%

Scent match9%Clearly different · both 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

GrapefruitRhubarbLimeBergamotMuskArtemisiaLavenderThyme

Heart

Black CurrantAppleOrange BlossomLily of the ValleyJasmineTuberoseRose de Mai

Base

juniper berryVetiverDry WoodViolet LeafAmbergrisGalbanumCedarwoodBlack Pepper

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf 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–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter21

Day–

Night–

Category winnerPatchouliMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex56

Women37

Men84

Unisex13

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,258

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews36

Overall rank#4,333

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews147

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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Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense opens with bright citrus, tart rhubarb and a green herbal lift that gives it a sharper, cooler edge than many easygoing blue fragrances. As it settles, it turns cleaner and smoother, with vetiver, woods and musks keeping the freshness in place. It suits warm weather, office wear and smar…

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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 Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense?

Patchouli takes 7 of 7 categories. Patchouli is rated 4.03/5 from 477 votes; Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense is rated 3.96/5 from 1,011 votes. Choose Patchouli for a amber and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense for a aromatic and citrus character. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Patchouli or Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense?

Patchouli lasts longest (Patchouli 78/100, Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Patchouli or Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense?

Patchouli projects furthest (Patchouli 67/100, Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Patchouli and Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense smell similar?

Clearly different: a 9% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf and Musk.

Is Patchouli or Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense better for summer or winter?

For summer, Patchouli is the stronger pick. For winter, Patchouli is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Patchouli and Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense?

Patchouli has top notes of Violet Leaf, heart notes of Patchouli, a base of Amber, Vanille, Benzoin and Labdanum. Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense has top notes of Grapefruit, Rhubarb, Lime and Bergamot, heart notes of Black Currant, Apple, Orange Blossom and Lily of the Valley, a base of juniper berry, Vetiver, Dry Wood and Violet Leaf.