Fragrance comparison

Patchouli Estratto vs Xcel

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2 ratings analysed

Patchouli Estratto

Nobile 1942

1.001 votes

Rank #75,799 PatchouliWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

2 wins

Xcel

Womo

4.001 votes

Rank #66,685 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Xcel takes 2 of 3 categories.

Patchouli Estratto
Choose it for a patchouli and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Xcel
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Patchouli Estratto1/3

Xcel2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Patchouli EstrattoNobile 1942

XcelWomo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

1.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate0

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityXcel

SillagePatchouli Estratto

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

patchouli100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

amber77%

citrus69%

balsamic61%

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

amber69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match61%Closely related · both warm spicy, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotTangerineNeroliCardamom

Heart

GeraniumOrange BlossomMyrrh

Base

PatchouliAmberLabdanumTonka BeanLeatherSandalwood

Top

Mandarin OrangeOrangeBergamotNeroli

Heart

GeraniumOrange BlossomCardamom

Base

LabdanumLeatherVanillaSandalwoodSaffronVetiverMyrrh

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Neroli, Cardamom and Geranium. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#75,799

PerfumerMarie Duchêne

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#66,685

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerXcelHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Patchouli Estratto opens with a brisk citrus flash where bergamot and tangerine meet crunchy cardamom spice. Neroli gives the initial spray a brief floral bite before the scent sinks into a dark, resinous core. As the top notes clear, myrrh and geranium introduce an aromatic earthiness that softens the sharp edge. The…

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Xcel by Womo is a woody spicy scent built for the determined wearer. It opens with vibrant mandarin orange and bergamot before settling into a warm heart of cardamom and geranium. The dry-down highlights leather and sandalwood, providing a steady presence suitable for professional office settings or focused evening we…

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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 Estratto or Xcel?

Xcel takes 2 of 3 categories. Patchouli Estratto is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes; Xcel is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Patchouli Estratto for a patchouli and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Xcel for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Patchouli Estratto or Xcel?

Xcel lasts longest (Xcel 60/100, Patchouli Estratto 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Patchouli Estratto or Xcel?

Patchouli Estratto projects furthest (Patchouli Estratto 81/100, Xcel 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Patchouli Estratto and Xcel smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Neroli, Cardamom and Geranium.

Is Patchouli Estratto or Xcel better for summer or winter?

Patchouli Estratto suits day or night wear; Xcel suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Patchouli Estratto and Xcel?

Patchouli Estratto has top notes of Bergamot, Tangerine, Neroli and Cardamom, heart notes of Geranium, Orange Blossom and Myrrh, a base of Patchouli, Amber, Labdanum and Tonka Bean. Xcel has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Orange, Bergamot and Neroli, heart notes of Geranium, Orange Blossom and Cardamom, a base of Labdanum, Leather, Vanilla and Sandalwood.