Fragrance comparison

Patchouli vs Senora

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 693 ratings analysed

5 wins

Patchouli

M. Micallef

4.03477 votes

Rank #2,258 AmberPatchouli

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56%scent match

Closely related

Senora

Ajmal

3.82216 votes

Rank #7,002 AmberRose

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Patchouli takes 5 of 7 categories.

Patchouli
Choose it for a amber and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Senora
Choose it for a amber and rose character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter.

Patchouli5/7

Senora2/7

Ratings & consensus: Patchouli
Community sentiment: Patchouli
Longevity: Patchouli
Sillage & projection: Patchouli
Value for money: Senora
Versatility: Senora
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

SenoraAjmal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 477 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

3.82/ 5 · 216 votes

Have 72%Had 28%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

31%Love

44%Like

15%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

209 votes

Category winnerPatchouliMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityPatchouli

SillagePatchouli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value74

Category winnerSenoraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

patchouli91%

vanilla83%

warm spicy74%

woody65%

balsamic56%

amber100%

rose92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

vanilla69%

ozonic61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both amber, warm spicy and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Violet Leaf

Heart

Patchouli

Base

AmberVanilleBenzoinLabdanumMusk

Top

PepperViolet LeafLabdanum

Heart

RosePatchouliOrange Blossom

Base

BenzoinAmberVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Patchouli, Amber and Benzoin. 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–

Spring77

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerSenoraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex56

Women37

Men1

Unisex11

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,258

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews36

Overall rank#7,002

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews31

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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Senora by Ajmal is a warm, powdery oriental floral built around rose and amber. It opens with a peppery kick and violet leaf, then moves into a plush floral heart with orange blossom and a touch of earthy patchouli. The dry-down turns smooth and cosy, with benzoin, amber, vanilla and musk giving a soft, resinous sweet…

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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 Senora?

Patchouli takes 5 of 7 categories. Patchouli is rated 4.03/5 from 477 votes; Senora is rated 3.82/5 from 216 votes. Choose Patchouli for a amber and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Senora for a amber and rose character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Patchouli or Senora?

Patchouli lasts longest (Patchouli 78/100, Senora 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Patchouli or Senora?

Projection is very close: Patchouli 67/100, Senora 66/100 for sillage.

Do Patchouli and Senora smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and vanilla accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Patchouli, Amber and Benzoin.

Is Patchouli or Senora 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 Senora?

Patchouli has top notes of Violet Leaf, heart notes of Patchouli, a base of Amber, Vanille, Benzoin and Labdanum. Senora has top notes of Pepper, Violet Leaf and Labdanum, heart notes of Rose, Patchouli and Orange Blossom, a base of Benzoin, Amber, Vanilla and Musk.