Fragrance comparison

Patchouli vs Itruk

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 230 ratings analysed

Patchouli

Perfumer H

4.3257 votes

Rank #6,105 WoodyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Itruk

Bois 1920

3.98173 votes

Rank #9,767 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

Patchouli
Choose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Itruk
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Patchouli2/5

Itruk2/5

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

ItrukBois 1920

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 25%Had 2%Want 74%

3.98/ 5 · 173 votes

Have 30%Had 6%Want 64%

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

62%Love

21%Like

6%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

141 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityItruk

SillageItruk

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

patchouli92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

green61%

amber100%

fresh spicy92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

balsamic61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody 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

Black PepperCardamomJuniperCuminPink Pepper

Heart

PatchouliNutmegIrisAmberwood

Base

IncenseAmberAgarwood (Oud)VanillaTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Juniper, Iris 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

Spring86

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex58

Women8

Men55

Unisex40

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,105

PerfumerLyn Harris

Launched—

Reviews27

Overall rank#9,767

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

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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Itruk is a spicy amber woods scent with a dry, resinous core and a smooth sweet base. Pepper, cardamom and juniper give it a brisk aromatic lift early on, then patchouli, incense, oud, vanilla and tonka turn it warmer, darker and more enveloping. It reads best for cool weather, evening wear, and anyone who likes amber…

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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 Itruk?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Patchouli is rated 4.32/5 from 57 votes; Itruk is rated 3.98/5 from 173 votes. Choose Patchouli for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Itruk for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Patchouli or Itruk?

They last about the same: Itruk 76/100, Patchouli 75/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Patchouli or Itruk?

Itruk projects furthest (Itruk 67/100, Patchouli 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Patchouli and Itruk smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Juniper, Iris and Amber.

Is Patchouli or Itruk better for summer or winter?

Patchouli suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Patchouli and Itruk?

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. Itruk has top notes of Black Pepper, Cardamom, Juniper and Cumin, heart notes of Patchouli, Nutmeg, Iris and Amberwood, a base of Incense, Amber, Agarwood (Oud) and Vanilla.