Fragrance comparison

Patchouli vs Knize Two

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 238 ratings analysed

4 wins

Patchouli

Perfumer H

4.3257 votes

Rank #6,105 WoodyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

Knize Two

Knize

3.83181 votes

Rank #8,733 PowderyViolet

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.
Knize Two
Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Patchouli4/5

Knize Two1/5

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

Knize TwoKnize

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 25%Had 2%Want 74%

3.83/ 5 · 181 votes

Have 41%Had 11%Want 47%

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

41%Love

40%Like

7%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

87 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityPatchouli

SillagePatchouli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value63

Category winnerKnize TwoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

patchouli92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

green61%

powdery100%

violet92%

green84%

citrus77%

floral69%

woody61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both woody and green

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

AldehydesGreen NotesBergamotAmalfi LemonGalbanumPetitgrain

Heart

VioletIrisJasmineRoseCarnation

Base

oak mossSandalwoodVirginia CedarAmberTonka BeanMusk

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Iris, 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

Summer78

Fall33

Winter22

Day100

Night37

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex58

Women8

Men50

Unisex36

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,105

PerfumerLyn Harris

Launched—

Reviews27

Overall rank#8,733

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews25

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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Knize Two, launched in 1978, remains a definitive chypre floral for men who appreciate traditional craftsmanship. It opens with a sharp burst of aldehydes, green notes, and citrus before settling into a heart of violet, iris, and carnation. The foundation of oak moss, sandalwood, and musk provides a steady, classic ba…

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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 Knize Two?

Patchouli takes 4 of 5 categories. Patchouli is rated 4.32/5 from 57 votes; Knize Two is rated 3.83/5 from 181 votes. Choose Patchouli for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Knize Two for a powdery and violet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Patchouli or Knize Two?

They last about the same: Patchouli 75/100, Knize Two 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Patchouli or Knize Two?

Patchouli projects furthest (Patchouli 63/100, Knize Two 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Patchouli and Knize Two smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and green accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Iris, Amber and Virginia Cedar.

Is Patchouli or Knize Two better for summer or winter?

Patchouli suits daytime wear; Knize Two suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Patchouli and Knize Two?

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. Knize Two has top notes of Aldehydes, Green Notes, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Violet, Iris, Jasmine and Rose, a base of oak moss, Sandalwood, Virginia Cedar and Amber.