Fragrance comparison

Patchouli vs Lovely

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 214 ratings analysed

Patchouli

Phebo · 2015

4.38196 votes

Rank #7,670 WoodyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

Lovely

Lanoe

3.8518 votes

Rank #22,768 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 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.
Lovely
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Patchouli2/4

Lovely2/4

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

PatchouliPhebo

LovelyLanoe

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 196 votes

Have 52%Had 10%Want 38%

3.85/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

Category winnerPatchouliRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

27%Like

7%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

196 votes

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityLovely

SillageLovely

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

patchouli90%

warm spicy80%

citrus70%

rose60%

balsamic50%

fruity100%

citrus91%

vanilla83%

amber74%

sweet65%

fresh56%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

BergamotOrangeLemon

Heart

JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyRoseCyclamen

Base

PatchouliWoody NotesCedar

Top

BergamotLemonBlack CurrantMandarin OrangeRaspberryApple

Heart

RoseCyclamenLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineNeroli

Base

AmberVanillaMuskPatchouliVetiverSandalwoodCedar

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 season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter85

Day100

Night83

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex44

Women5

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,670

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2015

Reviews10

Overall rank#22,768

PerfumerSimone Schmelzer

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerPatchouliHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Built 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…

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Lovely by Lanoe opens bright and fruity, with bergamot, lemon, black currant and raspberry giving it a juicy citrus sparkle. As it settles, soft florals move in over a sweet musky base of vanilla, amber and light woods. It reads as an easy daytime scent, especially in spring or mild summer weather. If you like fresh f…

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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 Lovely?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Patchouli is rated 4.38/5 from 196 votes; Lovely is rated 3.85/5 from 18 votes. Choose Patchouli for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Lovely for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Patchouli or Lovely?

Lovely lasts longest (Lovely 68/100, Patchouli 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Patchouli or Lovely?

Lovely projects furthest (Lovely 53/100, Patchouli 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Patchouli and Lovely smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Patchouli or Lovely better for summer or winter?

Patchouli suits daytime wear; Lovely suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Patchouli and Lovely?

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. Lovely has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Black Currant and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose, Cyclamen, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Musk and Patchouli.