Fragrance comparison

Patchouli vs Nayel Oud

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 41 ratings analysed

Patchouli

Mauzan

4.502 votes

Rank #44,288 White FloralAnimalic

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Nayel Oud

Arabiyat Prestige

4.7939 votes

Rank #24,759 WoodyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Patchouli
Choose it for a white floral and animalic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Nayel Oud
Choose it for a woody and oud character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Patchouli2/4

Nayel Oud2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Patchouli
Sillage & projection: Patchouli
Value for money: Nayel Oud
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Nayel Oud

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

PatchouliMauzan

Nayel OudArabiyat Prestige

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

4.79/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 40%Had 6%Want 54%

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

79%Love

21%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

39 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate95

Category winners

LongevityPatchouli

SillagePatchouli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value78

Category winnerNayel OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

animalic92%

citrus84%

patchouli77%

leather69%

amber61%

woody100%

oud92%

white floral84%

patchouli77%

amber69%

ozonic61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both white floral, patchouli and amber

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 LeafBergamot

Heart

Lily of the ValleyCedarwoodRose Oil

Base

OudPatchouliAmberVanilla

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

Spring89

Summer36

Fall100

Winter93

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men66

Unisex31

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,288

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,759

PerfumerHouse of My Perfumes

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNayel OudHigher 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 …

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Nayel Oud opens with a bright green citrus lift from bergamot and violet leaf, then settles into a woody floral heart where rose, lily of the valley and cedar soften the darker base. The dry-down is where it earns its name, with oud, patchouli, amber and vanilla creating a warm, smooth, slightly sweet trail. It looks …

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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.

Which is better, Patchouli or Nayel Oud?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Patchouli is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Nayel Oud is rated 4.79/5 from 39 votes. Choose Patchouli for a white floral and animalic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Nayel Oud for a woody and oud character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Patchouli or Nayel Oud?

Patchouli lasts longest (Patchouli 80/100, Nayel Oud 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Patchouli or Nayel Oud?

Patchouli projects furthest (Patchouli 75/100, Nayel Oud 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Patchouli and Nayel Oud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, patchouli and amber accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Bergamot, Lily of the Valley and Patchouli.

Is Patchouli or Nayel Oud better for summer or winter?

Patchouli suits day or night wear; Nayel Oud suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Patchouli and Nayel Oud?

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. Nayel Oud has top notes of Violet Leaf and Bergamot, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Cedarwood and Rose Oil, a base of Oud, Patchouli, Amber and Vanilla.