Fragrance comparison

Patchouli vs Al Khayal

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 2 ratings analysed

1 wins

Patchouli

Mauzan

4.502 votes

Rank #44,288 White FloralAnimalic

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Al Khayal

Louzan

—0 votes

Rank #67,823 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Patchouli takes 1 of 1 categories.

Patchouli
Choose it for a white floral and animalic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Al Khayal
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character.

Patchouli1/1

Al Khayal0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
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

PatchouliMauzan

Al KhayalLouzan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

animalic92%

citrus84%

patchouli77%

leather69%

amber61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

rose77%

white floral69%

patchouli61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both white floral, citrus and patchouli

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Violet LeafBergamot

Heart

Lily of the ValleyPink PepperJasmine

Base

PatchouliAmbergrisLeather

Top

Violet LeafCorianderBergamot

Heart

Lily of the ValleyPepperRose

Base

Patchouli

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Bergamot, Lily of the Valley and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,288

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#67,823

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPatchouliHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Patchouli by Mauzan opens greener and brighter than its name suggests, with violet leaf and bergamot giving the first spray a crisp lift. As it settles, jasmine, lily of the valley, and pink pepper soften the edges before a darker base of patchouli, ambergris, and leather comes through. It reads as a polished, modern …

Reviews →

Al Khayal by Louzan is a crisp, spicy unisex scent built around a balanced patchouli base. It opens with sharp violet leaf and bergamot, transitioning into a pepper-dusted floral heart. This versatile fragrance works well for daily office wear in spring and autumn, offering a clean profile that bridges the gap between…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Do Patchouli and Al Khayal smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and patchouli accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Bergamot, Lily of the Valley and Patchouli.

Is Patchouli or Al Khayal better for summer or winter?

Patchouli suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Patchouli and Al Khayal?

Patchouli has top notes of Violet Leaf and Bergamot, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Pink Pepper and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Ambergris and Leather. Al Khayal has top notes of Violet Leaf, Coriander and Bergamot, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Pepper and Rose, a base of Patchouli.