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Patchouli Citrus vs Aequor

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

Updated 131 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aequor takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • Patchouli Citrus

    Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

  • Aequor

    Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Patchouli Citrus1/5
Aequor3/5
Ratings & consensus
Aequor
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Aequor
Sillage & projection
Tie
Value for money
Aequor
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Patchouli Citrus

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Patchouli CitrusThe 7 Virtues
AequorJAFRA
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.42/ 5 · 119 votes
Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%
4.50/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 58%Had 12%Want 31%
Category winnerAequorRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
20%Love
33%Like
23%Ok
18%Dislike
7%Hate

119 votes

58%Love
33%Like
8%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity61
〰 Sillage52
♥ Love / hate61
⏱ Longevity62
〰 Sillage52
♥ Love / hate88
Category winners

LongevityAequor

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value53
¤ Price value78
Category winnerAequorBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
fresh spicy92%
aromatic84%
woody77%
earthy69%
fruity61%
fresh spicy100%
woody92%
citrus84%
aromatic77%
powdery69%
green61%
Scent match64%Closely related · both fresh spicy, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
BergamotMandarin OrangePeachCassisBlack Pepper
Heart
Rose GeraniumPeonyJasmine
Base
MossPatchouliCedarAmberSandalwood
Top
BergamotBlack PepperMandarin OrangeNutmeg
Heart
Herbal NotesGeraniumLavenderRed Apple
Base
MuskMossAmberCedarPatchouliSandalwood
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Black Pepper and Moss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer89
Fall55
Winter25
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer70
Fall50
Winter10
Day100
Night33
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex50
Women50
Men89
Unisex11
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,543

PerfumerJulie Pluchet

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#32,851

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerPatchouli CitrusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Patchouli Citrus opens brighter than it dries down, with bergamot and mandarin giving a clean lift before peony, geranium and jasmine pull it into a more floral, slightly old-fashioned direction. The patchouli sits close to the heart of the fragrance, adding earthy spice and softness rather than a dark, heavy base. Th…

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Aequor by JAFRA offers a crisp woody profile built on fresh spices and citrus. It opens with a bright mix of bergamot and black pepper before settling into a steady, aromatic heart of geranium and lavender. This versatile masculine scent suits daily office wear or casual spring afternoons, providing a clean presence t…

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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 Citrus or Aequor?

Aequor takes 3 of 5 categories. Patchouli Citrus is rated 3.42/5 from 119 votes; Aequor is rated 4.50/5 from 12 votes. Choose Patchouli Citrus for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Aequor for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Patchouli Citrus or Aequor?

They last about the same: Aequor 62/100, Patchouli Citrus 61/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Patchouli Citrus or Aequor?

Projection is very close: Patchouli Citrus 52/100, Aequor 52/100 for sillage.

Do Patchouli Citrus and Aequor smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Black Pepper and Moss.

Is Patchouli Citrus or Aequor better for summer or winter?

Aequor suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Patchouli Citrus and Aequor?

Patchouli Citrus has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Peach and Cassis, heart notes of Rose Geranium, Peony and Jasmine, a base of Moss, Patchouli, Cedar and Amber. Aequor has top notes of Bergamot, Black Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Nutmeg, heart notes of Herbal Notes, Geranium, Lavender and Red Apple, a base of Musk, Moss, Amber and Cedar.

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