Fragrance comparison

Patchouli vs Dynamique

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 67 ratings analysed

4 wins

Patchouli

Perfumer H

4.3257 votes

Rank #6,105 WoodyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

11%scent match

Clearly different

Dynamique

Siberian Wellness

3.6010 votes

Rank #64,556 Yellow FloralPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Patchouli takes 4 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.
Dynamique
Choose it for a yellow floral and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Patchouli4/5

Dynamique1/5

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

PatchouliPerfumer H

DynamiqueSiberian Wellness

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 25%Had 2%Want 74%

3.60/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 33%Had 9%Want 58%

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

10%Love

60%Like

10%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityPatchouli

SillagePatchouli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value68

Category winnerDynamiqueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

woody100%

patchouli92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

green61%

yellow floral100%

powdery92%

iris84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

salty61%

Scent match11%Clearly different

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

Top

Ylang-YlangIrisJasmine

Heart

Sea SaltVanillaBlack Pepper

Base

MuskAmberIncense

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Iris, Ylang-Ylang and Amber. 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

Spring67

Summer83

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night57

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex58

Women8

Men13

Unisex63

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,105

PerfumerLyn Harris

Launched—

Reviews27

Overall rank#64,556

PerfumerLucas Sieuzac, Olaf Larsen

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPatchouliHigher 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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Dynamique opens floral and powdery, with iris, jasmine and ylang-ylang giving it a soft, slightly vintage feel before sea salt, vanilla and black pepper shift it into something warmer and more textured. The dry-down leans musky, ambery and faintly smoky, so it wears as a sweet-spiced unisex scent with a salty twist ra…

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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 Dynamique?

Patchouli takes 4 of 5 categories. Patchouli is rated 4.32/5 from 57 votes; Dynamique is rated 3.60/5 from 10 votes. Choose Patchouli for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Dynamique for a yellow floral and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Patchouli or Dynamique?

Patchouli lasts longest (Patchouli 75/100, Dynamique 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Patchouli or Dynamique?

Projection is very close: Patchouli 63/100, Dynamique 61/100 for sillage.

Do Patchouli and Dynamique smell similar?

Clearly different: a 11% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Iris, Ylang-Ylang and Amber.

Is Patchouli or Dynamique better for summer or winter?

Patchouli suits daytime wear; Dynamique suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Patchouli and Dynamique?

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. Dynamique has top notes of Ylang-Ylang, Iris and Jasmine, heart notes of Sea Salt, Vanilla and Black Pepper, a base of Musk, Amber and Incense.