Fragrance comparison

Patchouli vs Valencia

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 7 ratings analysed

Patchouli

WAMAQ

4.805 votes

Rank #28,763 OudAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Valencia

Varriale Profumi

4.502 votes

Rank #51,847 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

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

Patchouli2/4

Valencia2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PatchouliWAMAQ

ValenciaVarriale Profumi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 22%Had 4%Want 74%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%

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

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate95

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityPatchouli

SillageValencia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value75

Category winnerValenciaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

amber92%

floral84%

woody77%

fruity69%

fresh spicy61%

woody100%

amber90%

musky80%

oud70%

powdery60%

rose50%

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

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

OlibanumAgarwood

Heart2-4 hrs

EbonyRose

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesOlibanum, Rose, Agarwood and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Valencia, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring17

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day17

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex25

Women25

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Date 41%Party 24%Work 19%Casual 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,763

PerfumerAmer Alradhi

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#51,847

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPatchouliHigher 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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Valencia by Varriale Profumi delivers a dark, resinous woody profile built around smoky frankincense and rich agarwood. The scent opens with a sharp, medicinal crackle of olibanum before settling into dense ebony wood and velvety red rose petals. You notice an immediate oily sheen on the skin that signals serious conc…

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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 Valencia?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Patchouli is rated 4.80/5 from 5 votes; Valencia is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Patchouli for a oud and amber character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Valencia for a woody and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Patchouli or Valencia?

Patchouli lasts longest (Patchouli 70/100, Valencia 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Patchouli or Valencia?

Valencia projects furthest (Valencia 75/100, Patchouli 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Patchouli and Valencia smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and oud accords. Common notes include Olibanum, Rose, Agarwood and Sandalwood.

Is Patchouli or Valencia better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Patchouli and Valencia?

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. Valencia has top notes of Olibanum and Agarwood, heart notes of Ebony and Rose, a base of Sandalwood and Musk.