Patchouli vs Exclusive Tier
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
47%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
PatchouliChoose it for a amber and patchouli character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Exclusive TierChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Patchouli2/4
Exclusive Tier2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Exclusive Tier
- Sillage & projection
- Exclusive Tier
- 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. MicallefExclusive TierThe Dua BrandWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.03/ 5 · 477 votes
Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%
4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate40%Love
47%Like
2%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
323 votes
0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityExclusive Tier
SillageExclusive Tier
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPatchouliBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
patchouli91%
vanilla83%
warm spicy74%
woody65%
balsamic56%
amber100%
woody92%
leather84%
warm spicy77%
balsamic69%
musky61%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both amber, woody and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Violet Leaf
Heart
Patchouli
Base
AmberVanilleBenzoinLabdanumMusk
Notes
Cashmere WoodViolet LeafRose de MaiSandalwoodPatchouliRaspberryAmbergrisBergamotLabdanumOpoponaxAgarwoodVanilla
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Patchouli and Labdanum. Durations are only published for Exclusive Tier, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring44
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#2,258
PerfumerJean-Claude Astier
Launched—
Reviews36
Overall rank#68,529
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerPatchouliHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotM. 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 …
Reviews →Exclusive Tier by The Dua Brand is a dense, opulent amber and leather fragrance with a rich floral spine. Released in 2020 as an Extrait de Parfum, it opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, pepper, and tart raspberry before unfolding into Rose de Mai, powdery iris, and jasmine. As the perfume settles on skin, deep bals…
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 Exclusive Tier?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Patchouli is rated 4.03/5 from 477 votes; Exclusive Tier is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Patchouli for a amber and patchouli character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Exclusive Tier for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Patchouli or Exclusive Tier?
They last about the same: Exclusive Tier 80/100, Patchouli 78/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Patchouli or Exclusive Tier?
Exclusive Tier projects furthest (Exclusive Tier 75/100, Patchouli 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Patchouli and Exclusive Tier smell similar?
Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Patchouli and Labdanum.
Is Patchouli or Exclusive Tier better for summer or winter?
Exclusive Tier suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Patchouli and Exclusive Tier?
Patchouli has top notes of Violet Leaf, heart notes of Patchouli, a base of Amber, Vanille, Benzoin and Labdanum. Exclusive Tier features Cashmere Wood, Violet Leaf, Rose de Mai, Sandalwood and Patchouli.
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