Fragrance comparison

Patchouli vs Art Deco 1

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 3 ratings analysed

Patchouli

YanFroloff

4.002 votes

Rank #61,835 PatchouliWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Art Deco 1

Alexandre.J

5.001 votes

Rank #52,745 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1.

Patchouli
Choose it for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Art Deco 1
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Patchouli1/3

Art Deco 11/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Patchouli
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Art Deco 1

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PatchouliYanFroloff

Art Deco 1Alexandre.J

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 10%Had 10%Want 80%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 5%Had 0%Want 95%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillagePatchouli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

patchouli100%

woody88%

vanilla77%

warm spicy65%

earthy53%

balsamic42%

woody100%

musky92%

powdery84%

amber77%

fresh69%

citrus61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both woody

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

Citruses

Heart

Aldehydes

Base

CedarPatchouliCashmeranWhite MuskAmberwoodVanilla

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

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

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#52,745

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerArt Deco 1Higher 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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Art Deco 1 is a polished woody musk that opens with bright citrus, then quickly turns airy and aldehydic before settling into a smooth base of cedar, patchouli, cashmeran, white musk and soft vanilla. It reads clean, powdery and slightly ambered rather than loud, with a dressed-up feel that may suit cooler weather, ev…

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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 Art Deco 1?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1. Patchouli is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Art Deco 1 is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Patchouli for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Art Deco 1 for a woody and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Patchouli or Art Deco 1?

They last about the same: Patchouli 80/100, Art Deco 1 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Patchouli or Art Deco 1?

Patchouli projects furthest (Patchouli 83/100, Art Deco 1 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Patchouli and Art Deco 1 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Indian Patchouli, Vanilla and Citruses.

Is Patchouli or Art Deco 1 better for summer or winter?

Patchouli suits day or night wear; Art Deco 1 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Patchouli and Art Deco 1?

Patchouli features Indian Patchouli, Vanilla and Citruses. Art Deco 1 has top notes of Citruses, heart notes of Aldehydes, a base of Cedar, Patchouli, Cashmeran and White Musk.