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Patchouli vs Iceberg Homme

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

Updated 157 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Patchouli takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • Patchouli

    Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, daytime wear.

  • Iceberg Homme

    Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Patchouli3/5
Iceberg Homme2/5
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Patchouli
Sillage & projection
Patchouli
Value for money
Iceberg Homme
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Patchouli
Fragranxe ranking
Iceberg Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
PatchouliTwo Mark
Iceberg HommeIceberg
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.00/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 38%Had 6%Want 56%
3.74/ 5 · 152 votes
Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%
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

23%Love
47%Like
13%Ok
15%Dislike
2%Hate

152 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate75
⏱ Longevity54
〰 Sillage49
♥ Love / hate68
Category winners

LongevityPatchouli

SillagePatchouli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value25
¤ Price value72
Category winnerIceberg HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
powdery100%
woody92%
floral84%
citrus77%
sweet69%
iris61%
citrus100%
floral92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
aromatic69%
green61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and floral

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
Amalfi LemonLavenderBergamotNeroliGreen NotesMandarin OrangeRed Berries
Heart2-3 hrs
CarnationIrisJasmineNutmegFreesiaRoseCyclamenHyacinth
Base4-6 hrs
oak mossLeatherVirginia CedarSandalwoodPatchouliMuskAmber
Category winnerPatchouliLongest dry-down: 5-7 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring67
Summer0
Fall67
Winter100
Day100
Night50
Spring100
Summer67
Fall78
Winter33
Day100
Night37
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex50
Women50
Work 39%Casual 32%Date 21%Party 8%
Men95
Unisex5
Women0
Casual 42%Work 36%Date 13%Party 9%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,107

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2021

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,903

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews27

Category winnerIceberg HommeHigher 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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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 Iceberg Homme?

Patchouli takes 3 of 5 categories. Patchouli is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes; Iceberg Homme is rated 3.74/5 from 152 votes. Choose Patchouli for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Iceberg Homme for a citrus and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Patchouli or Iceberg Homme?

Patchouli lasts longest (Patchouli 60/100, Iceberg Homme 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Patchouli or Iceberg Homme?

Projection is very close: Patchouli 50/100, Iceberg Homme 49/100 for sillage.

Do Patchouli and Iceberg Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Iris, Lavender and Patchouli.

Is Patchouli or Iceberg Homme better for summer or winter?

Patchouli suits daytime wear; Iceberg Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Patchouli and Iceberg Homme?

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. Iceberg Homme has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Lavender, Bergamot and Neroli, heart notes of Carnation, Iris, Jasmine and Nutmeg, a base of oak moss, Leather, Virginia Cedar and Sandalwood.

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