Fragrance comparison

Patchouli vs HC2 Dulce Oriental

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 21 ratings analysed

Patchouli

Two Mark · 2021

4.005 votes

Rank #59,107 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

HC2 Dulce Oriental

Perfumérica

4.4416 votes

Rank #32,318 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

HC2 Dulce Oriental takes 4 of 4 categories.

Patchouli
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Best in winter, daytime wear.
HC2 Dulce Oriental
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Patchouli0/4

HC2 Dulce Oriental4/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: HC2 Dulce Oriental
Sillage & projection: HC2 Dulce Oriental
Value for money: HC2 Dulce Oriental
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: HC2 Dulce Oriental

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PatchouliTwo Mark

HC2 Dulce OrientalPerfumérica

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 38%Had 6%Want 56%

4.44/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 62%Had 7%Want 31%

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

44%Love

56%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityHC2 Dulce Oriental

SillageHC2 Dulce Oriental

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value79

Category winnerHC2 Dulce OrientalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

floral84%

citrus77%

sweet69%

iris61%

woody100%

powdery91%

vanilla83%

warm spicy74%

lavender65%

aromatic56%

Scent match48%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

LavenderBergamot

Heart

JasmineIrisRose

Base

SandalwoodVanillaBenzoinPatchouli

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

Spring62

Summer23

Fall100

Winter77

Day100

Night90

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

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

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,107

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2021

Reviews0

Overall rank#32,318

PerfumerJosé Alejandro Palafox Padilla

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerHC2 Dulce OrientalHigher 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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HC2 Dulce Oriental opens with a crisp burst of bergamot and herbal lavender before softening into a powdery floral center of iris and jasmine. As the scent settles, warm vanilla, benzoin, and rich sandalwood create a cozy woody finish. It fits cool autumn evenings, office wear, and relaxed weekend dinners when you wan…

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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 HC2 Dulce Oriental?

HC2 Dulce Oriental takes 4 of 4 categories. Patchouli is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes; HC2 Dulce Oriental is rated 4.44/5 from 16 votes. Choose Patchouli for a powdery and woody character. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose HC2 Dulce Oriental for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Patchouli or HC2 Dulce Oriental?

HC2 Dulce Oriental lasts longest (HC2 Dulce Oriental 67/100, Patchouli 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Patchouli or HC2 Dulce Oriental?

HC2 Dulce Oriental projects furthest (HC2 Dulce Oriental 63/100, Patchouli 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Patchouli and HC2 Dulce Oriental smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Iris, Lavender and Patchouli.

Is Patchouli or HC2 Dulce Oriental better for summer or winter?

Patchouli suits daytime wear; HC2 Dulce Oriental suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Patchouli and HC2 Dulce Oriental?

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. HC2 Dulce Oriental has top notes of Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Iris and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Benzoin and Patchouli.