Fragrance comparison

Patchouli vs 001 Royal Velvet

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 6 ratings analysed

2 wins

Patchouli

YanFroloff

4.002 votes

Rank #61,835 PatchouliWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

001 Royal Velvet

Ajmal

4.504 votes

Rank #51,621 MuskyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Patchouli takes 2 of 3 categories.

Patchouli
Choose it for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
001 Royal Velvet
Choose it for a musky and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Patchouli2/3

001 Royal Velvet1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Patchouli
Sillage & projection: Patchouli
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 001 Royal Velvet

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PatchouliYanFroloff

001 Royal VelvetAjmal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 10%Had 10%Want 80%

4.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 32%Had 9%Want 59%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityPatchouli

SillagePatchouli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

patchouli100%

woody88%

vanilla77%

warm spicy65%

earthy53%

balsamic42%

musky100%

woody92%

citrus84%

patchouli77%

powdery69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, patchouli and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Indian PatchouliVanillaCitruses

No top / heart / base split published

Top

CitrusesWoody NotesBergamot

Heart

PatchouliSpicy Notes

Base

MuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesIndian Patchouli, Vanilla and Citruses. Durations are only published for Patchouli, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,835

PerfumerYan Froloff

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#51,621

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner001 Royal VelvetHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

YanFroloff Patchouli opens with a bright burst of crisp citruses that quickly yields to rich, earthy Indian patchouli. As the sharp zest settles, creamy vanilla softens the dark herbal edges into a smooth, warm woody aroma. The composition carries an organic, unpolished character reminiscent of damp forest soil and ag…

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Ajmal 001 Royal Velvet is a musky, woody citrus scent with a soft vanilla base, built around bergamot on top and patchouli through the middle. It opens clean and bright, then settles into a warmer, slightly powdery woody musk that can read smooth and cosy. If you enjoy modern woody musks with a gentle sweetness, this …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Patchouli or 001 Royal Velvet?

Patchouli takes 2 of 3 categories. Patchouli is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; 001 Royal Velvet is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose Patchouli for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose 001 Royal Velvet for a musky and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Patchouli or 001 Royal Velvet?

Patchouli lasts longest (Patchouli 80/100, 001 Royal Velvet 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Patchouli or 001 Royal Velvet?

Patchouli projects furthest (Patchouli 83/100, 001 Royal Velvet 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Patchouli and 001 Royal Velvet smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, patchouli and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Indian Patchouli, Vanilla and Citruses.

Is Patchouli or 001 Royal Velvet better for summer or winter?

Patchouli suits day or night wear; 001 Royal Velvet suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Patchouli and 001 Royal Velvet?

Patchouli features Indian Patchouli, Vanilla and Citruses. 001 Royal Velvet has top notes of Citruses, Woody Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Patchouli and Spicy Notes, a base of Musk and Vanilla.