Fragrance comparison

Patchouli Citrus vs Sensual Patchouli

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 163 ratings analysed

Patchouli Citrus

The 7 Virtues

3.42119 votes

Rank #15,779 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Sensual Patchouli

Angel Schlesser

3.8644 votes

Rank #32,765 PatchouliFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sensual Patchouli takes 5 of 7 categories.

Patchouli Citrus
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Sensual Patchouli
Choose it for a patchouli and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Patchouli Citrus1/7

Sensual Patchouli5/7

Ratings & consensus: Sensual Patchouli
Community sentiment: Sensual Patchouli
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Sensual Patchouli
Value for money: Sensual Patchouli
Versatility: Sensual Patchouli
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

Sensual PatchouliAngel Schlesser

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.42/ 5 · 119 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

3.86/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 42%Had 8%Want 50%

Category winnerSensual PatchouliRating 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

34%Love

34%Like

18%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

44 votes

Category winnerSensual PatchouliMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate61

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageSensual Patchouli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value63

Category winnerSensual PatchouliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

earthy69%

fruity61%

patchouli100%

fresh spicy88%

warm spicy77%

woody65%

white floral53%

earthy42%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and earthy

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

Black Pepper

Heart

Jasmine

Base

Patchouli

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Jasmine and Patchouli. 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–

Spring58

Summer54

Fall100

Winter69

Day87

Night100

Category winnerSensual PatchouliMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men59

Unisex27

Women15

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,779

PerfumerJulie Pluchet

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#32,765

PerfumerHamid Merati-Kashani

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Angel Schlesser Sensual Patchouli opens with a sharp burst of crushed black pepper that immediately cuts through the air. As the top notes settle after ten minutes, an airy jasmine heart emerges, softening the harsh edges without turning sweet or overly floral. The dry down centers on a dense, earthy patchouli base wi…

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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 Citrus or Sensual Patchouli?

Sensual Patchouli takes 5 of 7 categories. Patchouli Citrus is rated 3.42/5 from 119 votes; Sensual Patchouli is rated 3.86/5 from 44 votes. Choose Patchouli Citrus for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Sensual Patchouli for a patchouli and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Patchouli Citrus or Sensual Patchouli?

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

Which projects more, Patchouli Citrus or Sensual Patchouli?

Sensual Patchouli projects furthest (Sensual Patchouli 56/100, Patchouli Citrus 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Patchouli Citrus and Sensual Patchouli smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and earthy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Jasmine and Patchouli.

Is Patchouli Citrus or Sensual Patchouli better for summer or winter?

For summer, Patchouli Citrus is the stronger pick. For winter, Sensual Patchouli is the stronger pick. Sensual Patchouli suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Patchouli Citrus and Sensual Patchouli?

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. Sensual Patchouli has top notes of Black Pepper, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of Patchouli.