Fragrance comparison

Patchouli vs Essencial Desejos

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 131 ratings analysed

5 wins

Patchouli

Perfumer H

4.3257 votes

Rank #6,105 WoodyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

Essencial Desejos

Natura · 2025

4.1974 votes

Rank #31,611 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Patchouli takes 5 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.
Essencial Desejos
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Patchouli5/5

Essencial Desejos0/5

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

Essencial DesejosNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 25%Had 2%Want 74%

4.19/ 5 · 74 votes

Have 59%Had 3%Want 38%

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

37%Like

14%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

73 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityPatchouli

SillagePatchouli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value43

Category winnerPatchouliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

patchouli92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

green61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic38%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and aromatic

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

BergamotGinRosemaryJuniperBasilOrangeLavenderNutmeg

Heart

RoseLily of the ValleyJasmineParamelaVioletDavana

Base

CedarMossMuskVetiverPatchouliSandalwoodVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesJuniper, Amber 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

Spring100

Summer54

Fall97

Winter60

Day100

Night83

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex58

Women8

Men96

Unisex4

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,105

PerfumerLyn Harris

Launched—

Reviews27

Overall rank#31,611

PerfumerDomitille Michalon Bertier, Verônica Kato

Launched2025

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…

Reviews →

Essencial Desejos by Natura is a festive woody fragrance for men featuring a prominent gin-inspired accord. It pairs the aromatic sharpness of juniper and priprioca with a creamy sandalwood base, creating an elegant scent suitable for year-end holiday celebrations. This 2025 release provides a striking, luminous trail…

Reviews →

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Saffron AmberIlluminumRUNNER-UP vs

Septieme Sens (7e Sens)Sonia RykielWINNER

1 person compared this today

Fancy NightsJessica SimpsonRUNNER-UP vs

Nino Cerruti Pour FemmeCerrutiWINNER

3 people compared this today

Sweet DreamsHouse Of SillageWINNER vs

Safari ElixirAthoor Al AlamRUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

PrometheuNecalliWINNER vs

Bruno ImperialAnfar LondonRUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Patchouli or Essencial Desejos?

Patchouli takes 5 of 5 categories. Patchouli is rated 4.32/5 from 57 votes; Essencial Desejos is rated 4.19/5 from 74 votes. Choose Patchouli for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Essencial Desejos for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Patchouli or Essencial Desejos?

Patchouli lasts longest (Patchouli 75/100, Essencial Desejos 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Patchouli or Essencial Desejos?

Patchouli projects furthest (Patchouli 63/100, Essencial Desejos 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Patchouli and Essencial Desejos smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Juniper, Amber and Virginia Cedar.

Is Patchouli or Essencial Desejos better for summer or winter?

Patchouli suits daytime wear; Essencial Desejos suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Patchouli and Essencial Desejos?

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. Essencial Desejos has top notes of Bergamot, Gin, Rosemary and Juniper, heart notes of Rose, Lily of the Valley, Jasmine and Paramela, a base of Cedar, Moss, Musk and Vetiver.