Fragrance comparison

Patchouli vs Bois de Cedre Petitgrain

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 44 ratings analysed

Patchouli

Two Mark · 2021

4.005 votes

Rank #59,107 PowderyWoody

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52%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Bois de Cedre Petitgrain

L'Atelier des Bois de Grasse

4.1539 votes

Rank #25,503 CitrusWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bois de Cedre Petitgrain takes 4 of 5 categories.

Patchouli
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Bois de Cedre Petitgrain
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Patchouli0/5

Bois de Cedre Petitgrain4/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Bois de Cedre Petitgrain
Sillage & projection: Bois de Cedre Petitgrain
Value for money: Bois de Cedre Petitgrain
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: Bois de Cedre Petitgrain

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PatchouliTwo Mark

Bois de Cedre PetitgrainL'Atelier des Bois de Grasse

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 38%Had 6%Want 56%

4.15/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 48%Had 14%Want 38%

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

38%Love

49%Like

3%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

39 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityBois de Cedre Petitgrain

SillageBois de Cedre Petitgrain

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value83

Category winnerBois de Cedre PetitgrainBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

floral84%

citrus77%

sweet69%

iris61%

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

powdery77%

amber69%

sweet61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and citrus

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

Top15-30 mins

LemonelemiBergamotLimeOrangeCinnamonGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

PetitgrainLavenderIrisOrange BlossomYlang-YlangRose

Base5-7 hrs

CedarWoody NotesAmbergrisAmberSandalwoodPralineVanillaPatchouli

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer0

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Spring79

Summer57

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night48

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

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

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Work 39%Casual 35%Date 17%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,107

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2021

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,503

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerBois de Cedre PetitgrainHigher 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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Bois de Cedre Petitgrain by L'Atelier des Bois de Grasse greets you with an immediate burst of natural citrus. Fresh lemon, zesty lime, and bitter bergamot combine with green petitgrain twigs, creating a clean scent reminiscent of an Italian citrus grove in early May. As the vibrant opening settles, the fragrance reve…

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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 Bois de Cedre Petitgrain?

Bois de Cedre Petitgrain takes 4 of 5 categories. Patchouli is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes; Bois de Cedre Petitgrain is rated 4.15/5 from 39 votes. Choose Patchouli for a powdery and woody character. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Bois de Cedre Petitgrain for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Patchouli or Bois de Cedre Petitgrain?

Bois de Cedre Petitgrain lasts longest (Bois de Cedre Petitgrain 66/100, Patchouli 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Patchouli or Bois de Cedre Petitgrain?

Bois de Cedre Petitgrain projects furthest (Bois de Cedre Petitgrain 56/100, Patchouli 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Patchouli and Bois de Cedre Petitgrain smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Iris, Lavender and Patchouli.

Is Patchouli or Bois de Cedre Petitgrain better for summer or winter?

Patchouli suits daytime wear; Bois de Cedre Petitgrain suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Patchouli and Bois de Cedre Petitgrain?

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. Bois de Cedre Petitgrain has top notes of Lemon, elemi, Bergamot and Lime, heart notes of Petitgrain, Lavender, Iris and Orange Blossom, a base of Cedar, Woody Notes, Ambergris and Amber.