Patchouli vs G Gigli
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
26%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Patchouli takes 4 of 7 categories.
PatchouliChoose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
G GigliChoose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Patchouli4/7
G Gigli3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Patchouli
- Community sentiment
- Patchouli
- Longevity
- Patchouli
- Sillage & projection
- G Gigli
- Value for money
- G Gigli
- Versatility
- G Gigli
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Patchouli
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
PatchouliPheboG GigliRomeo GigliWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.38/ 5 · 196 votes
Have 52%Had 10%Want 38%
3.99/ 5 · 154 votes
Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%
Category winnerPatchouliRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate60%Love
27%Like
7%Ok
5%Dislike
2%Hate
196 votes
32%Love
52%Like
1%Ok
13%Dislike
2%Hate
154 votes
Category winnerPatchouliMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPatchouli
SillageG Gigli
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerG GigliBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
patchouli90%
warm spicy80%
citrus70%
rose60%
balsamic50%
floral100%
powdery92%
green84%
woody77%
aromatic69%
fresh61%
Scent match26%Clearly different · both woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotOrangeLemon
Heart
JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyRoseCyclamen
Base
PatchouliWoody NotesCedar
Top
TarragonGreen NotesHiacynthPineappleVioletBergamotLemon
Heart
CyclamenOrris RootLily-of-the-ValleyRoseJasmine
Base
MuskOrchidSandalwoodOakmossCedar
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter85
Day100
Night83
Spring79
Summer100
Fall85
Winter48
Day100
Night48
Category winnerG GigliMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#7,670
PerfumerNot listed
Launched2015
Reviews10
Overall rank#10,373
PerfumerSophie Labbé
Launched—
Reviews27
Category winnerPatchouliHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBuilt around dry timber and crisp foliage, this Brazilian release pairs tart citrus with an airy herbal base. Fresh Sicilian lemon and bitter orange cut through the earthy bite of patchouli, supported by a sheer veil of cyclamen and lily of the valley. It serves workers and casual wearers who want a clean woody signat…
Reviews →G Gigli by Romeo Gigli, created by perfumer Sophie Labbé in 1994, is a dry green floral fragrance built around a prominent tarragon note. The opening hits with crushed stems, sour bergamot, hyacinth, and an unexpected liquorice-tinged herbal bite that sets it apart from typical sweet fruity florals. As the sharp gree…
Reviews →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 G Gigli?
Patchouli takes 4 of 7 categories. Patchouli is rated 4.38/5 from 196 votes; G Gigli is rated 3.99/5 from 154 votes. Choose Patchouli for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose G Gigli for a floral and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Patchouli or G Gigli?
They last about the same: Patchouli 62/100, G Gigli 61/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Patchouli or G Gigli?
G Gigli projects furthest (G Gigli 60/100, Patchouli 47/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Patchouli and G Gigli smell similar?
Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley.
Is Patchouli or G Gigli better for summer or winter?
For summer, G Gigli is the stronger pick. For winter, Patchouli is the stronger pick. Patchouli suits daytime wear; G Gigli suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Patchouli and G Gigli?
Patchouli has top notes of Bergamot, Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose and Cyclamen, a base of Patchouli, Woody Notes and Cedar. G Gigli has top notes of Tarragon, Green Notes, Hiacynth and Pineapple, heart notes of Cyclamen, Orris Root, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose, a base of Musk, Orchid, Sandalwood and Oakmoss.
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