Fragrance comparison

Patchouli vs Patchouly

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

Updated 13 Nov 2026 2,124 ratings analysed

Patchouli

Reminiscence

3.982,123 votes

Rank #338 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

Patchouly

Cave

5.001 votes

Rank #50,828 WoodyPowdery

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 amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Patchouly
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Patchouli2/4

Patchouly2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Patchouly
Sillage & projection: Patchouly
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

PatchouliReminiscence

PatchoulyCave

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 2,123 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

36%Like

8%Ok

11%Dislike

3%Hate

1,704 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityPatchouly

SillagePatchouly

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value50

Category winnerPatchouliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

patchouli84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

balsamic61%

woody100%

powdery90%

earthy80%

musky70%

patchouli60%

vanilla50%

Scent match58%Closely related · both woody, powdery and patchouli

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

PatchouliTolu BalsamFrench labdanumVanillaTonka BeanSandalwoodCedarVetiverWhite Musk

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

VanillaPowdery NotesVetiver

Heart2-4 hrs

CedarPatchouli

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Cedar. Durations are only published for Patchouly, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring41

Summer19

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex71

Women16

Men67

Unisex0

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#338

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews347

Overall rank#50,828

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPatchouliHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Reminiscence Patchouli opens with a raw, earthy burst of damp patchouli and sharp cedar wood. The initial punch feels unrefined and dark, recalling damp soil and bitter cocoa powder. As the top notes settle on skin, thick labdanum and tolu balsam soften the edges, introducing a warm resinous glow. The dry-down reveal…

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Cave Patchouly opens with a gentle dusting of powdery notes, airy vetiver, and sweet vanilla that immediately sets a calm, cozy tone. Rather than hitting you with the damp, pungent soil of an unrefined herbal shop, this fragrance showcases the purified white heart of Indonesian patchouli alongside dry cedar. The woods…

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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 Patchouly?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Patchouli is rated 3.98/5 from 2,123 votes; Patchouly is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Patchouli for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Patchouly for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Patchouli or Patchouly?

Patchouly lasts longest (Patchouly 80/100, Patchouli 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Patchouli or Patchouly?

Patchouly projects furthest (Patchouly 75/100, Patchouli 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Patchouli and Patchouly smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and patchouli accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Cedar.

Is Patchouli or Patchouly better for summer or winter?

Patchouly suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Patchouli and Patchouly?

Patchouli features Patchouli, Tolu Balsam, French labdanum, Vanilla and Tonka Bean. Patchouly has top notes of Vanilla, Powdery Notes and Vetiver, heart notes of Cedar and Patchouli, a base of Sandalwood and White Musk.