Fragrance comparison

Patchouli vs Panama Femme

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 199 ratings analysed

Patchouli

Phebo · 2015

4.38196 votes

Rank #7,670 WoodyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Panama Femme

Panama 1924

3.003 votes

Rank #71,455 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Panama Femme takes 3 of 4 categories.

Patchouli
Choose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Panama Femme
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Patchouli1/4

Panama Femme3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Panama Femme
Sillage & projection: Panama Femme
Value for money: Panama Femme
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

Panama FemmePanama 1924

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 196 votes

Have 52%Had 10%Want 38%

3.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 14%Had 7%Want 79%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityPanama Femme

SillagePanama Femme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value75

Category winnerPanama FemmeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

patchouli90%

warm spicy80%

citrus70%

rose60%

balsamic50%

woody100%

white floral92%

citrus84%

patchouli77%

powdery69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both woody, patchouli and 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

BergamotOrangePeachRed Berries

Heart

LilyLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineVioletCyclamen

Base

PatchouliWhite MuskSandalwoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orange, 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

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex44

Women5

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,670

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2015

Reviews10

Overall rank#71,455

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Panama Femme opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and sweet peach before softening into a lush bouquet of lily-of-the-valley, jasmine, and powdery violet. As the top notes fade, a ground of sandalwood, dry patchouli, and clean white musk takes control on skin. It feels crisp and structured, making it ideal for brisk s…

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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 Panama Femme?

Panama Femme takes 3 of 4 categories. Patchouli is rated 4.38/5 from 196 votes; Panama Femme is rated 3.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Patchouli for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Panama Femme for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Patchouli or Panama Femme?

Panama Femme lasts longest (Panama Femme 80/100, Patchouli 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Patchouli or Panama Femme?

Panama Femme projects furthest (Panama Femme 63/100, Patchouli 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Patchouli and Panama Femme smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, patchouli and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orange, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Patchouli or Panama Femme better for summer or winter?

Patchouli suits daytime wear; Panama Femme suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Patchouli and Panama Femme?

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. Panama Femme has top notes of Bergamot, Orange, Peach and Red Berries, heart notes of Lily, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Violet, a base of Patchouli, White Musk, Sandalwood and Vanilla.