Fragrance comparison

Patchouli Elixir vs 25th Anniversary

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 50 ratings analysed

Patchouli Elixir

Deraah Private

4.339 votes

Rank #35,850 CitrusAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

17%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

25th Anniversary

Al-Jazeera Perfumes

4.2241 votes

Rank #7,156 OudWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

25th Anniversary takes 3 of 4 categories.

Patchouli Elixir
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
25th Anniversary
Choose it for a oud and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Patchouli Elixir1/4

25th Anniversary3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 25th Anniversary
Sillage & projection: 25th Anniversary
Value for money: Patchouli Elixir
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 25th Anniversary

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Patchouli ElixirDeraah Private

25th AnniversaryAl-Jazeera Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 82%Had 0%Want 18%

4.22/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 32%Had 2%Want 66%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

22%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

11%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

64%Love

14%Like

7%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity94

〰 Sillage89

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

Longevity25th Anniversary

Sillage25th Anniversary

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value73

Category winnerPatchouli ElixirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

citrus100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

rose77%

patchouli69%

leather61%

oud100%

woody92%

tropical84%

ozonic77%

green69%

fruity61%

Scent match17%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top20-30 mins

Violet LeavesBergamotMandarin

Heart3-4 hrs

PatchouliRoseIris

Base6-8+ hrs

BenzoinLeatherAmber

Top

Tropical FruitGreen TeaBergamot

Heart

Violet LeavesRoseIrisJasmine

Base

OudSandalwoodPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaves, Bergamot, Patchouli and Rose. Durations are only published for Patchouli Elixir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter17

Day56

Night100

Spring67

Summer33

Fall83

Winter100

Day43

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex86

Women0

Date 35%Work 27%Party 22%Casual 16%

Men29

Unisex57

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,850

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#7,156

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winner25th AnniversaryHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Patchouli Elixir by Deraah Private delivers a dark, refined fragrance profile built around rich woods and resin. The first spray reveals sharp bergamot and green violet leaf before settling into clean patchouli, velvety iris, and warm amber resin. It does not smell dirty or damp like vintage hippie oils. Instead, the …

Reviews →

25th Anniversary by Al-Jazeera Perfumes is a Woody Chypre fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. 25th Anniversary was launched in 2024. The nose behind this fragrance is Arturetto Landi. Top notes are Tropical Fruit, Green Tea and Bergamot; middle notes are Violet Leaves, Rose, Iris and Jasmine; base no…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Patchouli Elixir or 25th Anniversary?

25th Anniversary takes 3 of 4 categories. Patchouli Elixir is rated 4.33/5 from 9 votes; 25th Anniversary is rated 4.22/5 from 41 votes. Choose Patchouli Elixir for a citrus and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose 25th Anniversary for a oud and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Patchouli Elixir or 25th Anniversary?

25th Anniversary lasts longest (25th Anniversary 94/100, Patchouli Elixir 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Patchouli Elixir or 25th Anniversary?

25th Anniversary projects furthest (25th Anniversary 89/100, Patchouli Elixir 82/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Patchouli Elixir and 25th Anniversary smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Violet Leaves, Bergamot, Patchouli and Rose.

Is Patchouli Elixir or 25th Anniversary better for summer or winter?

Patchouli Elixir suits evening wear; 25th Anniversary suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Patchouli Elixir and 25th Anniversary?

Patchouli Elixir has top notes of Violet Leaves, Bergamot and Mandarin, heart notes of Patchouli, Rose and Iris, a base of Benzoin, Leather and Amber. 25th Anniversary has top notes of Tropical Fruit, Green Tea and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet Leaves, Rose, Iris and Jasmine, a base of Oud, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Amber.