Fragrance comparison

Patchouli vs After Bath

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 16 ratings analysed

Patchouli

Two Mark · 2021

4.005 votes

Rank #59,107 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

After Bath

Sennok

3.7311 votes

Rank #56,050 WoodyAromatic

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 powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.
After Bath
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Patchouli2/4

After Bath2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PatchouliTwo Mark

After BathSennok

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 38%Had 6%Want 56%

3.73/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 43%Had 4%Want 53%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

20%Like

40%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

9%Love

55%Like

36%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityPatchouli

SillagePatchouli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value75

Category winnerAfter BathBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

floral84%

citrus77%

sweet69%

iris61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

green77%

lavender69%

powdery61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotIrisLavender

Heart2-4 hrs

PatchouliRoseoriental flower notes

Base5-7 hrs

SandalwoodPowdery NotesSweet Notes

Top

LavenderMintBergamot

Heart

GeraniumRoseIris

Base

CedarwoodSandalwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Iris, Lavender and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Patchouli, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer0

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Spring40

Summer0

Fall80

Winter100

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Work 39%Casual 32%Date 21%Party 8%

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,107

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2021

Reviews0

Overall rank#56,050

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAfter BathHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Do not expect a dark headshop oil. Two Mark Patchouli plays against its own name by steering straight toward clean grooming territory. The initial spray delivers a sharp burst of tart bergamot and crisp herbal lavender that dries down in minutes. Behind that initial citrus sparkle sits a prominent cosmetic iris accord…

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After Bath by Sennok captures the fresh comfort of a morning bath. The scent opens with cool mint and herbal lavender before softening into a quiet rose and iris heart, eventually settling onto a warm patchouli and sandalwood base. It behaves like clean, sun-warmed cotton on the skin.

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Patchouli or After Bath?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Patchouli is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes; After Bath is rated 3.73/5 from 11 votes. Choose Patchouli for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose After Bath for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Patchouli or After Bath?

Patchouli lasts longest (Patchouli 60/100, After Bath 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Patchouli or After Bath?

Patchouli projects furthest (Patchouli 50/100, After Bath 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Patchouli and After Bath smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Iris, Lavender and Patchouli.

Is Patchouli or After Bath better for summer or winter?

Patchouli suits daytime wear; After Bath suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Patchouli and After Bath?

Patchouli has top notes of Bergamot, Iris and Lavender, heart notes of Patchouli, Rose and oriental flower notes, a base of Sandalwood, Powdery Notes and Sweet Notes. After Bath has top notes of Lavender, Mint and Bergamot, heart notes of Geranium, Rose and Iris, a base of Cedarwood, Sandalwood and Patchouli.