Fragrance comparison

Patchouli vs In Love

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 78 ratings analysed

Patchouli

Scent Trunk

3.4517 votes

Rank #43,740 WoodyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

In Love

Korloff Paris

3.5161 votes

Rank #39,199 WoodyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

In Love takes 3 of 5 categories.

Patchouli
Choose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
In Love
Choose it for a woody and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Patchouli2/5

In Love3/5

Ratings & consensus: In Love
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Patchouli
Sillage & projection: In Love
Value for money: Patchouli
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: In Love

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PatchouliScent Trunk

In LoveKorloff Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.45/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 18%Had 3%Want 80%

3.51/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 37%Had 20%Want 44%

Category winnerIn LoveRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

15%Love

51%Like

7%Ok

26%Dislike

2%Hate

61 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityPatchouli

SillageIn Love

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value54

Category winnerPatchouliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

patchouli92%

warm spicy84%

white floral77%

tobacco69%

sweet61%

woody100%

rose92%

floral84%

patchouli77%

oud69%

sweet61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, patchouli and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

PatchouliJasmine SambacTobaccoYlang-YlangSpicesAgarwood (Oud)Teak WoodLitsea CubebaSeaweed

No top / heart / base split published

Top

PeonyPink Pepper

Heart

RoseYlang-YlangJasmine Sambac

Base

PatchouliAgarwood (Oud)PapyrusTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Jasmine Sambac, Ylang-Ylang and Agarwood (Oud). Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer40

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring69

Summer38

Fall100

Winter56

Day86

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men0

Unisex29

Women71

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,740

PerfumerPersephenie Lea

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#39,199

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIn LoveHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Patchouli by Scent Trunk is a woody and warm spicy fragrance for women and men. Designed by Persephenie Lea, this scent balances earthy patchouli with creamy coconut and tropical blooms. It offers a relaxed, vacation-inspired atmosphere that works well for casual afternoon wear in the fall or spring, providing a disti…

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In Love by Korloff Paris is an oriental floral perfume that leans on a striking contrast between soft peony and deep, resinous oud. It feels elegant and intentionally serious, suited for cooler evenings when you want a fragrance that projects a sense of quiet authority. This 2013 release offers a mature, sophisticated…

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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 In Love?

In Love takes 3 of 5 categories. Patchouli is rated 3.45/5 from 17 votes; In Love is rated 3.51/5 from 61 votes. Choose Patchouli for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose In Love for a woody and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Patchouli or In Love?

Patchouli lasts longest (Patchouli 80/100, In Love 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Patchouli or In Love?

In Love projects furthest (In Love 69/100, Patchouli 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Patchouli and In Love smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, patchouli and sweet accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Jasmine Sambac, Ylang-Ylang and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Patchouli or In Love better for summer or winter?

Patchouli suits day or night wear; In Love suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Patchouli and In Love?

Patchouli features Patchouli, Jasmine Sambac, Tobacco, Ylang-Ylang and Spices. In Love has top notes of Peony and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Rose, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Patchouli, Agarwood (Oud), Papyrus and Tonka Bean.