Fragrance comparison

Patchouli Elixir vs Eau Ambrée

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 80 ratings analysed

4 wins

Patchouli Elixir

Deraah Private

4.339 votes

Rank #35,850 CitrusAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

Eau Ambrée

Chabaud Maison de Parfum

3.9771 votes

Rank #16,855 AmberCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Patchouli Elixir takes 4 of 5 categories.

Patchouli Elixir
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Eau Ambrée
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Patchouli Elixir4/5

Eau Ambrée1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Patchouli ElixirDeraah Private

Eau AmbréeChabaud Maison de Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 82%Had 0%Want 18%

3.97/ 5 · 71 votes

Have 34%Had 15%Want 51%

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

39%Love

35%Like

8%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

71 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityPatchouli Elixir

SillagePatchouli Elixir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value39

Category winnerPatchouli ElixirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

rose77%

patchouli69%

leather61%

amber100%

citrus92%

iris84%

leather77%

powdery69%

animalic61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both citrus, amber and leather

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotLemonNeroli

Heart2-3 hrs

IrisRose

Base4-6 hrs

LeatherAmberBenzoin

Category winnerPatchouli ElixirLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter17

Day56

Night100

Spring71

Summer54

Fall100

Winter42

Day100

Night53

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex86

Women0

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

Men14

Unisex36

Women50

Casual 38%Work 33%Date 21%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,850

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#16,855

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerEau AmbréeHigher 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 →

Chabaud Eau Ambrée delivers an uplifting interplay of bright Mediterranean citrus and soothing oriental warmth. The fragrance opens with a vibrant splash of tart Sicilian lemon, bitter bergamot, and sweet neroli petals that sparkle with refreshing clarity. As the initial zest settles, an elegant heart of powdery iris …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Patchouli Elixir or Eau Ambrée?

Patchouli Elixir takes 4 of 5 categories. Patchouli Elixir is rated 4.33/5 from 9 votes; Eau Ambrée is rated 3.97/5 from 71 votes. Choose Patchouli Elixir for a citrus and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Eau Ambrée for a amber and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Patchouli Elixir or Eau Ambrée?

Patchouli Elixir lasts longest (Patchouli Elixir 80/100, Eau Ambrée 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Patchouli Elixir or Eau Ambrée?

Patchouli Elixir projects furthest (Patchouli Elixir 82/100, Eau Ambrée 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Patchouli Elixir and Eau Ambrée smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, amber and leather accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Rose, Iris and Benzoin.

Is Patchouli Elixir or Eau Ambrée better for summer or winter?

Patchouli Elixir suits evening wear; Eau Ambrée suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Patchouli Elixir and Eau Ambrée?

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. Eau Ambrée has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Neroli, heart notes of Iris and Rose, a base of Leather, Amber and Benzoin.