Fragrance comparison

Patchouli vs Once upon Don

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 4 ratings analysed

3 wins

Patchouli

Mauzan

4.502 votes

Rank #44,288 White FloralAnimalic

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

Once upon Don

Mykonos

4.502 votes

Rank #52,036 White FloralOzonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Patchouli takes 3 of 4 categories.

Patchouli
Choose it for a white floral and animalic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Once upon Don
Choose it for a white floral and ozonic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Patchouli3/4

Once upon Don1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Patchouli
Sillage & projection: Patchouli
Value for money: Once upon Don
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

Once upon DonMykonos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 11%Had 11%Want 78%

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

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityPatchouli

SillagePatchouli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value100

Category winnerOnce upon DonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

animalic92%

citrus84%

patchouli77%

leather69%

amber61%

white floral100%

ozonic92%

fresh84%

warm spicy77%

green69%

aquatic61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both white floral

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 LeafMandarin OrangeCardamomPineapple

Heart

Lily of the ValleyJasmineLavenderArtemisia

Base

White MuskAmberwoodMoss

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Lily of the Valley and Jasmine. 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

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,288

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#52,036

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 …

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Once upon Don opens bright and aromatic, with mandarin, cardamom, pineapple, and violet leaf giving it a cool green lift rather than a heavy fruity feel. As it settles, lavender, soft florals, moss, amberwood, and white musk keep it clean, airy, and gently woody. It looks best suited to someone who wants a modern unis…

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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 Once upon Don?

Patchouli takes 3 of 4 categories. Patchouli is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Once upon Don is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Patchouli for a white floral and animalic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Once upon Don for a white floral and ozonic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Patchouli or Once upon Don?

Patchouli lasts longest (Patchouli 80/100, Once upon Don 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Patchouli or Once upon Don?

Patchouli projects furthest (Patchouli 75/100, Once upon Don 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Patchouli and Once upon Don smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Lily of the Valley and Jasmine.

Is Patchouli or Once upon Don better for summer or winter?

Patchouli suits day or night wear; Once upon Don suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Patchouli and Once upon Don?

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. Once upon Don has top notes of Violet Leaf, Mandarin Orange, Cardamom and Pineapple, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Jasmine, Lavender and Artemisia, a base of White Musk, Amberwood and Moss.