Fragrance comparison

Patchouli vs Exclusive Intense

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 61 ratings analysed

3 wins

Patchouli

Perfumer H

4.3257 votes

Rank #6,105 WoodyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Exclusive Intense

Junaid Jamshed

3.754 votes

Rank #50,825 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Patchouli takes 3 of 4 categories.

Patchouli
Choose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Exclusive Intense
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Patchouli3/4

Exclusive Intense1/4

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

Exclusive IntenseJunaid Jamshed

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 25%Had 2%Want 74%

3.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 38%Had 25%Want 38%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

25%Love

25%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityPatchouli

SillagePatchouli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value68

Category winnerExclusive IntenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

patchouli92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

green61%

citrus100%

aromatic88%

amber77%

fresh spicy65%

woody53%

yellow floral42%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody 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

Top

BergamotLemonOrangeJuniperBlack Pepper

Heart

GeraniumPetitgrainYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base

Amber

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Juniper, 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

Spring40

Summer20

Fall100

Winter40

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex58

Women8

Men57

Unisex29

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,105

PerfumerLyn Harris

Launched—

Reviews27

Overall rank#50,825

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Exclusive Intense by Junaid Jamshed is a citrus-forward masculine fragrance that pairs bright bergamot and lemon with a spicy juniper and black pepper kick. Settling into a warm amber base, it provides a versatile option for daily wear in the office or casual settings. It focuses on a clean aromatic profile that balan…

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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 Exclusive Intense?

Patchouli takes 3 of 4 categories. Patchouli is rated 4.32/5 from 57 votes; Exclusive Intense is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Patchouli for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Exclusive Intense for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Patchouli or Exclusive Intense?

Patchouli lasts longest (Patchouli 75/100, Exclusive Intense 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Patchouli or Exclusive Intense?

Patchouli projects furthest (Patchouli 63/100, Exclusive Intense 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Patchouli and Exclusive Intense smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Juniper, Ylang-Ylang and Amber.

Is Patchouli or Exclusive Intense better for summer or winter?

Patchouli suits daytime wear; Exclusive Intense suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Patchouli and Exclusive Intense?

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. Exclusive Intense has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Orange and Juniper, heart notes of Geranium, Petitgrain, Ylang-Ylang and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Amber.