Patchouli de Sumatra vs Indaco
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Indaco takes 4 of 7 categories.
Patchouli de SumatraChoose it for a patchouli and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
IndacoChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Patchouli de Sumatra3/7
Indaco4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Patchouli de Sumatra
- Community sentiment
- Patchouli de Sumatra
- Longevity
- Indaco
- Sillage & projection
- Indaco
- Value for money
- Indaco
- Versatility
- Patchouli de Sumatra
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Indaco
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Patchouli de SumatraChopardIndacoL'ErbolarioWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.37/ 5 · 121 votes
Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%
3.80/ 5 · 363 votes
Have 45%Had 17%Want 39%
Category winnerPatchouli de SumatraRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate59%Love
26%Like
11%Ok
4%Dislike
1%Hate
121 votes
37%Love
34%Like
5%Ok
20%Dislike
4%Hate
363 votes
Category winnerPatchouli de SumatraMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityIndaco
SillageIndaco
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerIndacoBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpatchouli100%
aromatic90%
woody80%
warm spicy70%
fresh spicy60%
citrus50%
warm spicy100%
woody92%
vanilla84%
amber77%
cacao69%
patchouli61%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and patchouli
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
Indonesian Patchouli LeafLimeCalabrian bergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
JuniperGuatemalan CardamomClary SageBrazilian Orange
Base6-8+ hrs
PatchouliGeranium
Top
Calabrian bergamotRed BerriesPink GrapefruitBrazilian OrangeSicilian Mandarin
Heart
Siam BenzoinVioletGeraniumMoroccan CedarGrasse RoseWhite Magnolia
Base
Cacao PodIndonesian Patchouli LeafMadagascar VanillaTonka BeanVetiverAmberWhite Musk
InformationalShared notesIndonesian Patchouli Leaf, Calabrian bergamot, Brazilian Orange and Geranium. Durations are only published for Patchouli de Sumatra, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer70
Fall0
Winter49
Day100
Night91
Spring25
Summer10
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerPatchouli de SumatraMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#10,959
PerfumerDora Baghriche
Launched2022
Reviews5
Overall rank#8,576
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews21
Category winnerIndacoHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPatchouli 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…
Reviews →L'Erbolario Indaco opens with a sharp burst of Calabrian bergamot and pink grapefruit before settling into dry cocoa pod and dusty violet. The base grounds the warmth with Indonesian patchouli, tonka bean, and earthy vetiver. It wears like a bittersweet gourmand with a retro edge, ideal for cool autumn evenings and le…
Reviews →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 Indaco?
Indaco takes 4 of 7 categories. Patchouli de Sumatra is rated 4.37/5 from 121 votes; Indaco is rated 3.80/5 from 363 votes. Choose Patchouli de Sumatra for a patchouli and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Indaco for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Patchouli de Sumatra or Indaco?
Indaco lasts longest (Indaco 73/100, Patchouli de Sumatra 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Patchouli de Sumatra or Indaco?
Projection is very close: Indaco 65/100, Patchouli de Sumatra 63/100 for sillage.
Do Patchouli de Sumatra and Indaco smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and patchouli accords. Common notes include Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Calabrian bergamot, Brazilian Orange and Geranium.
Is Patchouli de Sumatra or Indaco better for summer or winter?
For summer, Patchouli de Sumatra is the stronger pick. For winter, Indaco is the stronger pick. Patchouli de Sumatra suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Patchouli de Sumatra and Indaco?
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. Indaco has top notes of Calabrian bergamot, Red Berries, Pink Grapefruit and Brazilian Orange, heart notes of Siam Benzoin, Violet, Geranium and Moroccan Cedar, a base of Cacao Pod, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Madagascar Vanilla and Tonka Bean.
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