Fragrance comparison

Patchouli vs Magnetic 70

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 128 ratings analysed

5 wins

Patchouli

Perfumer H

4.3257 votes

Rank #6,105 WoodyPatchouli

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57%scent match

Closely related

Magnetic 70

Vyrao

3.8571 votes

Rank #18,141 WoodyAmber

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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.
Magnetic 70
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Best in winter.

Patchouli5/5

Magnetic 700/5

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

Magnetic 70Vyrao

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 25%Had 2%Want 74%

3.85/ 5 · 71 votes

Have 31%Had 9%Want 60%

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

30%Like

17%Ok

10%Dislike

6%Hate

71 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityPatchouli

SillagePatchouli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value38

Category winnerPatchouliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

patchouli92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

green61%

woody100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

smoky69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both woody, 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

Notes

IncenseCedarVetiverBlack PepperAngelicaJuniperIriselemi

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Juniper, 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

Spring59

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex58

Women8

Men32

Unisex61

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,105

PerfumerLyn Harris

Launched—

Reviews27

Overall rank#18,141

PerfumerLyn Harris

Launched—

Reviews10

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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Magnetic 70 by Vyrao centers on dry cedar wood, resinous elemi, and frankincense paired with a sharp bite of black pepper. Created by perfumer Lyn Harris, this unisex fragrance balances earthy vetiver and green angelica over a subtle iris warmth. It sits close to the skin, offering a calm, smoky aroma built for crisp …

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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 Magnetic 70?

Patchouli takes 5 of 5 categories. Patchouli is rated 4.32/5 from 57 votes; Magnetic 70 is rated 3.85/5 from 71 votes. Choose Patchouli for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Magnetic 70 for a woody and amber character. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Patchouli or Magnetic 70?

Patchouli lasts longest (Patchouli 75/100, Magnetic 70 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Patchouli or Magnetic 70?

Patchouli projects furthest (Patchouli 63/100, Magnetic 70 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Patchouli and Magnetic 70 smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Juniper, Iris and Angelica.

Is Patchouli or Magnetic 70 better for summer or winter?

Patchouli suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Patchouli and Magnetic 70?

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. Magnetic 70 features Incense, Cedar, Vetiver, Black Pepper and Angelica.