Fragrance comparison

Patchouli vs Sandstorm

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 54 ratings analysed

Patchouli

WAMAQ

4.805 votes

Rank #28,480 OudAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Sandstorm

Panouge

4.4549 votes

Rank #11,518 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sandstorm takes 3 of 4 categories.

Patchouli
Choose it for a oud and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Sandstorm
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Patchouli1/4

Sandstorm3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PatchouliWAMAQ

SandstormPanouge

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 22%Had 4%Want 74%

4.45/ 5 · 49 votes

Have 29%Had 13%Want 58%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

80%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

63%Love

24%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

49 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate95

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevitySandstorm

SillagePatchouli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value59

Category winnerSandstormBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

amber92%

floral84%

woody77%

fruity69%

fresh spicy61%

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

leather77%

powdery69%

floral61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both amber, woody and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

OlibanumNutmegBergamot

Heart

OsmanthusPatchouliTurkish RoseRoseJasmine

Base

AmbergrisWhite OudAgarwoodTobaccoJava vetiver oilSandalwoodMusk

Top15-30 mins

Bergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

AmberJasmineOsmanthus

Base6-10+ hrs

BirchOlibanumPatchouliSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesOlibanum, Bergamot, Osmanthus and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Sandstorm, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring17

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day17

Night100

Spring38

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day42

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex25

Women25

Men74

Unisex26

Women0

Date 34%Party 28%Work 21%Casual 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,480

PerfumerAmer Alradhi

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#11,518

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerSandstormHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

WAMAQ Patchouli opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, grating nutmeg, and smoky olibanum. The scent quickly anchors into dark patchouli, supported by Turkish rose and resinous white oud. As it settles, Java vetiver oil and agarwood build a dense, woody base. It suits crisp autumn nights when you want a heavy, asserti…

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Panouge Sandstorm hits the skin with a brisk burst of Italian bergamot before swiftly unveiling a warm heart of golden amber, leathery osmanthus, and delicate jasmine. Dark, smoky birch tar drives the foundation alongside earthy patchouli, clean olibanum resin, and milky sandalwood. It evokes dry desert winds blowing …

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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 Sandstorm?

Sandstorm takes 3 of 4 categories. Patchouli is rated 4.80/5 from 5 votes; Sandstorm is rated 4.45/5 from 49 votes. Choose Patchouli for a oud and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Sandstorm for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Patchouli or Sandstorm?

Sandstorm lasts longest (Sandstorm 78/100, Patchouli 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Patchouli or Sandstorm?

Patchouli projects furthest (Patchouli 67/100, Sandstorm 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Patchouli and Sandstorm smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and floral accords. Common notes include Olibanum, Bergamot, Osmanthus and Patchouli.

Is Patchouli or Sandstorm better for summer or winter?

Patchouli suits evening wear; Sandstorm suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Patchouli and Sandstorm?

Patchouli has top notes of Olibanum, Nutmeg and Bergamot, heart notes of Osmanthus, Patchouli, Turkish Rose and Rose, a base of Ambergris, White Oud, Agarwood and Tobacco. Sandstorm has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Amber, Jasmine and Osmanthus, a base of Birch, Olibanum, Patchouli and Sandalwood.