Fragrance comparison

Patchouli vs Breath Of God

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,234 ratings analysed

3 wins

Patchouli

Perfumer H

4.3257 votes

Rank #6,105 WoodyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Breath Of God

Lush

3.712,177 votes

Rank #3,219 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Patchouli takes 3 of 5 categories.

Patchouli
Choose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Breath Of God
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Patchouli3/5

Breath Of God2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PatchouliPerfumer H

Breath Of GodLush

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 25%Had 2%Want 74%

3.71/ 5 · 2,177 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerPatchouliRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

64%Love

36%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

38%Love

35%Like

5%Ok

18%Dislike

4%Hate

1,898 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityPatchouli

SillagePatchouli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value63

Category winnerBreath Of GodBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

patchouli92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

green61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

fresh spicy77%

smoky69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GalbanumBlack PepperJuniperIris

Heart

AngelicaYlang-Ylang

Base

Indonesian Patchouli LeafAmberVirginia Cedar

Notes

IncenseMelonVirginia CedarVetiverJuniperSandalwoodBlack PepperAmalfi LemonNeroliYlang-YlangGrapefruitRose

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Juniper, Ylang-Ylang and Virginia Cedar. 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

Summer20

Fall80

Winter80

Day100

Night50

Spring78

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex58

Women8

Men27

Unisex69

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,105

PerfumerLyn Harris

Launched—

Reviews27

Overall rank#3,219

PerfumerSimon Constantine

Launched—

Reviews103

Category winnerBreath Of GodHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Patchouli by Perfumer H is a dry, transparent take on patchouli, shaped with pepper, juniper, galbanum and cedar rather than heavy sweetness or boozy depth. It smells green, woody and quietly polished, with iris and angelica giving the composition a clean, almost soapy softness. Best for patchouli lovers who want some…

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Breath Of God is a smoky, woody incense scent with an odd but memorable twist of melon, citrus, pepper, and damp earth. It opens sharper and stranger than it finishes, then settles into a more textured drydown that many wearers find complex and addictive. This is a true unisex scent with a polarising edge. It tends to…

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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 Breath Of God?

Patchouli takes 3 of 5 categories. Patchouli is rated 4.32/5 from 57 votes; Breath Of God is rated 3.71/5 from 2,177 votes. Choose Patchouli for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Breath Of God for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Patchouli or Breath Of God?

Patchouli lasts longest (Patchouli 75/100, Breath Of God 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Patchouli or Breath Of God?

Projection is very close: Patchouli 63/100, Breath Of God 61/100 for sillage.

Do Patchouli and Breath Of God smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Juniper, Ylang-Ylang and Virginia Cedar.

Is Patchouli or Breath Of God better for summer or winter?

Patchouli suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Patchouli and Breath Of God?

Patchouli has top notes of Galbanum, Black Pepper, Juniper and Iris, heart notes of Angelica and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Amber and Virginia Cedar. Breath Of God features Incense, Melon, Virginia Cedar, Vetiver and Juniper.