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Patchouli de Sumatra vs Luciano

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

Updated 124 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Luciano takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • Patchouli de Sumatra

    Choose it for a patchouli and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Luciano

    Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Patchouli de Sumatra1/4
Luciano3/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Luciano
Sillage & projection
Luciano
Value for money
Luciano
Versatility
Not scored
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
LucianoAlexander Terrel
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.37/ 5 · 121 votes
Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%
5.00/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity69
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate84
⏱ Longevity100
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate100
Category winners

LongevityLuciano

SillageLuciano

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value46
¤ Price value100
Category winnerLucianoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
patchouli100%
aromatic90%
woody80%
warm spicy70%
fresh spicy60%
citrus50%
aromatic100%
woody91%
fresh spicy83%
warm spicy74%
amber65%
vanilla56%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and warm 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
GingerLavenderMintBergamotLemonPear
Heart
Guatemalan CardamomJuniperGeraniumClary SageCinnamonCarawayApple
Base
AmberwoodBlack Vanilla HuskCedarTonka BeanPatchouliHaitian VetiverMusk
InformationalShared notesCalabrian bergamot, Juniper, Guatemalan Cardamom and Clary Sage. 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
Spring100
Summer50
Fall75
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men38
Unisex52
Women10
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,959

PerfumerDora Baghriche

Launched2022

Reviews5

Overall rank#43,834

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Luciano by Alexander Terrel is a unisex aromatic woody scent built around a bright, spicy citrus opening (ginger, bergamot, lemon) with a cool mint and lavender lift. The heart turns greener and more herbal with cardamom, juniper and clary sage, then settles into amberwood with vanilla-tonka warmth, cedar and a musky …

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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 Luciano?

Luciano takes 3 of 4 categories. Patchouli de Sumatra is rated 4.37/5 from 121 votes; Luciano is rated 5.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Patchouli de Sumatra for a patchouli and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Luciano for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Patchouli de Sumatra or Luciano?

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

Which projects more, Patchouli de Sumatra or Luciano?

Luciano projects furthest (Luciano 75/100, Patchouli de Sumatra 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Patchouli de Sumatra and Luciano smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Calabrian bergamot, Juniper, Guatemalan Cardamom and Clary Sage.

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

Patchouli de Sumatra suits daytime wear; Luciano suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Patchouli de Sumatra and Luciano?

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. Luciano has top notes of Ginger, Lavender, Mint and Bergamot, heart notes of Guatemalan Cardamom, Juniper, Geranium and Clary Sage, a base of Amberwood, Black Vanilla Husk, Cedar and Tonka Bean.

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