Fragrance comparison

Patchouli vs L'Eau Des Anges

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 72 ratings analysed

4 wins

Patchouli

Perfumer H

4.3257 votes

Rank #6,105 WoodyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

L'Eau Des Anges

Helder Machado Perfumes

4.7315 votes

Rank #39,011 PowderyIris

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 longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
L'Eau Des Anges
Choose it for a powdery and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Patchouli4/5

L'Eau Des Anges1/5

Ratings & consensus: L'Eau Des Anges
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

L'Eau Des AngesHelder Machado Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 25%Had 2%Want 74%

4.73/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 21%Had 10%Want 69%

Category winnerL'Eau Des AngesRating 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

73%Love

27%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate93

Category winners

LongevityPatchouli

SillagePatchouli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value35

Category winnerPatchouliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

patchouli92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

green61%

powdery100%

iris92%

green84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

citrus61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic 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

Orange BlossomGalbanumGrapefruitAngelicaRhubarb

Heart

IrisGreen NotesBlack PepperHeliotropeCardamomGeranium

Base

MuskCedarAmberSandalwoodOakmossLeather

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Black Pepper, Iris and Angelica. 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

Summer88

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night89

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex58

Women8

Men31

Unisex54

Women15

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,105

PerfumerLyn Harris

Launched—

Reviews27

Overall rank#39,011

PerfumerNot listed

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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L'Eau Des Anges opens with a sharp burst of galbanum, tart rhubarb, and bitter grapefruit, immediately framed by herbal angelica. Within twenty minutes, the initial green snap softens into a cool heart dominated by powdery iris and heliotrope, accented by black pepper and spicy cardamom. As the wear progresses, dry ce…

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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 L'Eau Des Anges?

Patchouli takes 4 of 5 categories. Patchouli is rated 4.32/5 from 57 votes; L'Eau Des Anges is rated 4.73/5 from 15 votes. Choose Patchouli for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose L'Eau Des Anges for a powdery and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Patchouli or L'Eau Des Anges?

Patchouli lasts longest (Patchouli 75/100, L'Eau Des Anges 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Patchouli or L'Eau Des Anges?

Patchouli projects furthest (Patchouli 63/100, L'Eau Des Anges 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Patchouli and L'Eau Des Anges smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and green accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Black Pepper, Iris and Angelica.

Is Patchouli or L'Eau Des Anges better for summer or winter?

Patchouli suits daytime wear; L'Eau Des Anges suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Patchouli and L'Eau Des Anges?

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. L'Eau Des Anges has top notes of Orange Blossom, Galbanum, Grapefruit and Angelica, heart notes of Iris, Green Notes, Black Pepper and Heliotrope, a base of Musk, Cedar, Amber and Sandalwood.