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Patchouli vs Íris Bouquet

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

Updated 229 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Patchouli takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Patchouli

    Choose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Íris Bouquet

    Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Patchouli6/7
Íris Bouquet1/7
Ratings & consensus
Patchouli
Community sentiment
Patchouli
Longevity
Patchouli
Sillage & projection
Patchouli
Value for money
Patchouli
Versatility
Íris Bouquet
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Patchouli

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance
PatchouliPhebo
Íris BouquetMahogany
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.38/ 5 · 196 votes
Have 52%Had 10%Want 38%
3.48/ 5 · 33 votes
Have 41%Had 17%Want 42%
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

27%Love
27%Like
15%Ok
27%Dislike
3%Hate

33 votes

Category winnerPatchouliMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity62
〰 Sillage47
♥ Love / hate85
⏱ Longevity53
〰 Sillage36
♥ Love / hate62
Category winners

LongevityPatchouli

SillagePatchouli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value55
¤ Price value53
Category winnerPatchouliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
patchouli90%
warm spicy80%
citrus70%
rose60%
balsamic50%
powdery100%
woody92%
floral84%
fresh77%
white floral69%
citrus61%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both woody 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
ApplePassion FlowerLemonBergamotBlack PepperMandarin Orange
Heart
IrisIris PetalsLily-of-the-ValleyWatery NotesYlang-YlangCedar NeedlesCyclamenJasmine
Base
MuskVanillaPatchouliCedarAmberSandalwoodVetiver
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
Spring92
Summer83
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night53
Category winnerÍris BouquetMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men50
Unisex44
Women5
Men0
Unisex23
Women77
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,670

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2015

Reviews10

Overall rank#23,556

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

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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Mahogany's Íris Bouquet opens with a bright burst of fresh apple and citrus, quickly yielding to a light, clean heart of iris petals. It is a skin-hugging fragrance suited for casual spring mornings and relaxed office wear. The soft musk base ensures it remains quiet, offering a clean, intimate feel for those who pref…

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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 Íris Bouquet?

Patchouli takes 6 of 7 categories. Patchouli is rated 4.38/5 from 196 votes; Íris Bouquet is rated 3.48/5 from 33 votes. Choose Patchouli for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Íris Bouquet for a powdery and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Patchouli or Íris Bouquet?

Patchouli lasts longest (Patchouli 62/100, Íris Bouquet 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Patchouli or Íris Bouquet?

Patchouli projects furthest (Patchouli 47/100, Íris Bouquet 36/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Patchouli and Íris Bouquet smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Patchouli or Íris Bouquet better for summer or winter?

For summer, Íris Bouquet is the stronger pick. For winter, Íris Bouquet is the stronger pick. Patchouli suits daytime wear; Íris Bouquet suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Patchouli and Íris Bouquet?

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. Íris Bouquet has top notes of Apple, Passion Flower, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Iris Petals, Lily-of-the-Valley and Watery Notes, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Patchouli and Cedar.

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