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Patchouli de Sumatra vs Elation

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

Updated 162 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Patchouli de Sumatra takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Patchouli de Sumatra

    Choose it for a patchouli and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Elation

    Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Patchouli de Sumatra6/7
Elation1/7
Ratings & consensus
Patchouli de Sumatra
Community sentiment
Patchouli de Sumatra
Longevity
Patchouli de Sumatra
Sillage & projection
Patchouli de Sumatra
Value for money
Patchouli de Sumatra
Versatility
Elation
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Patchouli de Sumatra

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Patchouli de SumatraChopard
ElationNavitus Parfums
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.37/ 5 · 121 votes
Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%
3.41/ 5 · 41 votes
Have 46%Had 18%Want 36%
Category winnerPatchouli de SumatraRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
59%Love
26%Like
11%Ok
4%Dislike
1%Hate

121 votes

32%Love
29%Like
10%Ok
7%Dislike
22%Hate

41 votes

Category winnerPatchouli de SumatraMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity69
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate84
⏱ Longevity55
〰 Sillage48
♥ Love / hate60
Category winners

LongevityPatchouli de Sumatra

SillagePatchouli de Sumatra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value46
¤ Price value31
Category winnerPatchouli de SumatraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
patchouli100%
aromatic90%
woody80%
warm spicy70%
fresh spicy60%
citrus50%
citrus100%
fresh spicy88%
aromatic77%
woody65%
sweet53%
amber42%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
Indonesian Patchouli LeafLimeCalabrian bergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
JuniperGuatemalan CardamomClary SageBrazilian Orange
Base6-8+ hrs
PatchouliGeranium
Top
YuzuClementinePomeloBergamotLimeBrazilian Orange
Heart
GeraniumJuniper BerriesLavenderClary SagePetitgrain
Base
AmberwoodFernPatchouliMuskDriftwoodNutmegMoss
InformationalShared notesLime, Calabrian bergamot, Clary Sage and Brazilian Orange. Durations are only published for Patchouli de Sumatra, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer70
Fall0
Winter49
Day100
Night91
Spring94
Summer100
Fall59
Winter29
Day100
Night50
Category winnerElationMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men38
Unisex52
Women10
Men61
Unisex35
Women4
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,959

PerfumerDora Baghriche

Launched2022

Reviews5

Overall rank#21,730

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerPatchouli de SumatraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Patchouli de Sumatra by Chopard rethinks traditional woody chypres by leaning into crisp outdoor freshness rather than heavy smoke or dessert syrup. The first spray releases a brisk splash of lime and Calabrian bergamot layered over raw Indonesian patchouli leaf. You get an immediate green snap that feels cool and ref…

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Navitus Parfums Elation bursts open with a bright burst of yuzu, clementine, and bitter lime. The initial citrus spray feels sharp and watery on skin before settling into a herbal core of clary sage, lavender, and crisp geranium. As the top notes fade, a dry woody base of amberwood, moss, and cedar driftwood emerges 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 de Sumatra or Elation?

Patchouli de Sumatra takes 6 of 7 categories. Patchouli de Sumatra is rated 4.37/5 from 121 votes; Elation is rated 3.41/5 from 41 votes. Choose Patchouli de Sumatra for a patchouli and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Elation for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Patchouli de Sumatra or Elation?

Patchouli de Sumatra lasts longest (Patchouli de Sumatra 69/100, Elation 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Patchouli de Sumatra or Elation?

Patchouli de Sumatra projects furthest (Patchouli de Sumatra 63/100, Elation 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Patchouli de Sumatra and Elation smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lime, Calabrian bergamot, Clary Sage and Brazilian Orange.

Is Patchouli de Sumatra or Elation better for summer or winter?

For summer, Elation is the stronger pick. For winter, Patchouli de Sumatra is the stronger pick. Patchouli de Sumatra suits daytime wear; Elation suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Patchouli de Sumatra and Elation?

Patchouli de Sumatra has top notes of Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Lime and Calabrian bergamot, heart notes of Juniper, Guatemalan Cardamom, Clary Sage and Brazilian Orange, a base of Patchouli and Geranium. Elation has top notes of Yuzu, Clementine, Pomelo and Bergamot, heart notes of Geranium, Juniper Berries, Lavender and Clary Sage, a base of Amberwood, Fern, Patchouli and Musk.

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