Fragrance comparison

Patchouli Citrus vs Water Ivy

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 204 ratings analysed

6 wins

Patchouli Citrus

The 7 Virtues

3.42119 votes

Rank #17,575 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

12%scent match

Clearly different

Water Ivy

Brocard

3.3185 votes

Rank #21,373 FreshFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Patchouli Citrus takes 6 of 7 categories.

Patchouli Citrus
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Water Ivy
Choose it for a fresh and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Patchouli Citrus6/7

Water Ivy1/7

Ratings & consensus: Patchouli Citrus
Community sentiment: Patchouli Citrus
Longevity: Patchouli Citrus
Sillage & projection: Patchouli Citrus
Value for money: Water Ivy
Versatility: Patchouli Citrus
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

Water IvyBrocard

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.42/ 5 · 119 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

3.31/ 5 · 85 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

Category winnerPatchouli CitrusRating 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

18%Love

31%Like

22%Ok

24%Dislike

6%Hate

85 votes

Category winnerPatchouli CitrusMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate61

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityPatchouli Citrus

SillagePatchouli Citrus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value86

Category winnerWater IvyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

earthy69%

fruity61%

fresh100%

floral92%

green84%

aquatic77%

white floral69%

musky61%

Scent match12%Clearly different

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

Watery NotesBergamotPeach

Heart

IvyJasminePeonyBellflower

Base

White MuskMoss

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Peach, Peony and Jasmine. 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–

Spring74

Summer100

Fall46

Winter29

Day100

Night27

Category winnerPatchouli CitrusMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men0

Unisex31

Women69

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,575

PerfumerJulie Pluchet

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#21,373

PerfumerPatrice Martin

Launched—

Reviews5

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…

Reviews →

Brocard Water Ivy opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, watery notes, and crisp peach. The initial spray feels cold and green rather than sweet or fruity. Within minutes, crushed ivy leaves and white floral notes of jasmine, peony, and bellflower emerge on skin. The floral heart carries an intense, soapy brightness th…

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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 Water Ivy?

Patchouli Citrus takes 6 of 7 categories. Patchouli Citrus is rated 3.42/5 from 119 votes; Water Ivy is rated 3.31/5 from 85 votes. Choose Patchouli Citrus for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Water Ivy for a fresh and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Patchouli Citrus or Water Ivy?

Patchouli Citrus lasts longest (Patchouli Citrus 61/100, Water Ivy 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Patchouli Citrus or Water Ivy?

Patchouli Citrus projects furthest (Patchouli Citrus 52/100, Water Ivy 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Patchouli Citrus and Water Ivy smell similar?

Clearly different: a 12% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Peach, Peony and Jasmine.

Is Patchouli Citrus or Water Ivy better for summer or winter?

For summer, Water Ivy is the stronger pick. For winter, Water Ivy is the stronger pick. Water Ivy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Patchouli Citrus and Water Ivy?

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. Water Ivy has top notes of Watery Notes, Bergamot and Peach, heart notes of Ivy, Jasmine, Peony and Bellflower, a base of White Musk and Moss.