Fragrance comparison

Patchouli vs Ambre et Diamant Noir

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 18 ratings analysed

Patchouli

Two Mark · 2021

4.005 votes

Rank #59,107 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Ambre et Diamant Noir

Ambregris

4.6913 votes

Rank #35,592 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ambre et Diamant Noir takes 4 of 4 categories.

Patchouli
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Ambre et Diamant Noir
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Patchouli0/4

Ambre et Diamant Noir4/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ambre et Diamant Noir
Sillage & projection: Ambre et Diamant Noir
Value for money: Ambre et Diamant Noir
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ambre et Diamant Noir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PatchouliTwo Mark

Ambre et Diamant NoirAmbregris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 38%Had 6%Want 56%

4.69/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 25%Had 10%Want 64%

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

69%Love

31%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityAmbre et Diamant Noir

SillageAmbre et Diamant Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value67

Category winnerAmbre et Diamant NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

floral84%

citrus77%

sweet69%

iris61%

woody100%

amber92%

musky84%

powdery77%

animalic69%

aromatic61%

Scent match36%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

LavenderTarragonSageBergamotNeroli

Heart

IrisOrange BlossomNarcissusYlang-YlangJasmineRose

Base

BenzoinMuskPatchouliOakmossAmbergrisVanillaSandalwoodCastoreum

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

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

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

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,107

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2021

Reviews0

Overall rank#35,592

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAmbre et Diamant NoirHigher 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…

Reviews →

Ambre et Diamant Noir by Ambregris is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women and men. Top notes are Lavender, Tarragon, Sage, Bergamot and Neroli; middle notes are Iris, Orange Blossom, Narcissus, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Rose; base notes are Benzoin, Musk, Patchouli, Oakmoss, Ambergris, Vanilla, Sandalwood, Castoreum,…

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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 Ambre et Diamant Noir?

Ambre et Diamant Noir takes 4 of 4 categories. Patchouli is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes; Ambre et Diamant Noir is rated 4.69/5 from 13 votes. Choose Patchouli for a powdery and woody character. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Ambre et Diamant Noir for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Patchouli or Ambre et Diamant Noir?

Ambre et Diamant Noir lasts longest (Ambre et Diamant Noir 80/100, Patchouli 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Patchouli or Ambre et Diamant Noir?

Ambre et Diamant Noir projects furthest (Ambre et Diamant Noir 63/100, Patchouli 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Patchouli and Ambre et Diamant Noir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Iris, Lavender and Patchouli.

Is Patchouli or Ambre et Diamant Noir better for summer or winter?

Patchouli suits daytime wear; Ambre et Diamant Noir suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Patchouli and Ambre et Diamant Noir?

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. Ambre et Diamant Noir has top notes of Lavender, Tarragon, Sage and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Orange Blossom, Narcissus and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Benzoin, Musk, Patchouli and Oakmoss.