Fragrance comparison

Patchouli Figue vs Royal Mystery

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 385 ratings analysed

2 wins

Patchouli Figue

Panouge

4.04217 votes

WoodyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Royal Mystery

Swiss Arabian

3.90168 votes

Rank #5,653 FruityRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Patchouli Figue takes 2 of 3 categories.

Patchouli Figue
Choose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Royal Mystery
Choose it for a fruity and rose character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in spring.

Patchouli Figue2/3

Royal Mystery1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Patchouli FiguePanouge

Royal MysterySwiss Arabian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 217 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

3.90/ 5 · 168 votes

Have 29%Had 10%Want 61%

Category winnerPatchouli FigueRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

32%Like

12%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

217 votes

39%Love

38%Like

14%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

148 votes

Category winnerRoyal MysteryMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value69

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

patchouli92%

fruity84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

cacao61%

fruity100%

rose92%

sweet84%

aquatic77%

patchouli69%

floral61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both fruity, patchouli and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Fig LeafPearRhubarb

Heart2-4 hrs

Fig NectarJasmine

Base6-9 hrs

PatchouliCacaoAmberCedar

Top

PearMelon

Heart

RoseFreesia

Base

PatchouliMuskAmberRhubarb

InformationalShared notesPear, Rhubarb, Patchouli and Amber. Durations are only published for Patchouli Figue, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring77

Summer37

Fall100

Winter72

Day100

Night76

Spring100

Summer87

Fall0

Winter77

Day–

Night–

Category winnerPatchouli FigueMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex65

Women29

Casual 32%Date 30%Work 26%Party 12%

Men1

Unisex10

Women89

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rankUnranked

PerfumerMarie Schnirer

Launched—

Reviews21

Overall rank#5,653

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews28

Category winnerNot enough dataHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Patchouli Figue balances crisp orchard greens with dark, comforting earthiness. Do not expect a simple sugar bomb. The opening snaps with tart rhubarb and green fig leaf before ripe pear softens the initial bite. Within thirty minutes, milky fig nectar and jasmine bloom across the skin, bridging the juicy top with a g…

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Royal Mystery by Swiss Arabian is a chypre fruity fragrance for women. It opens with juicy notes of ripe pear and melon, transitioning into a heart of rose and freesia. The base settles into a warm, lingering blend of patchouli, musk, amber, and rhubarb. Perfect for year-round wear, it offers an approachable, flirty p…

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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 Figue or Royal Mystery?

Patchouli Figue takes 2 of 3 categories. Patchouli Figue is rated 4.04/5 from 217 votes; Royal Mystery is rated 3.90/5 from 168 votes. Choose Patchouli Figue for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Royal Mystery for a fruity and rose character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in spring.

Do Patchouli Figue and Royal Mystery smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, patchouli and sweet accords. Common notes include Pear, Rhubarb, Patchouli and Amber.

Is Patchouli Figue or Royal Mystery better for summer or winter?

For summer, Royal Mystery is the stronger pick. For winter, Royal Mystery is the stronger pick. Patchouli Figue suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Patchouli Figue and Royal Mystery?

Patchouli Figue has top notes of Fig Leaf, Pear and Rhubarb, heart notes of Fig Nectar and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Cacao, Amber and Cedar. Royal Mystery has top notes of Pear and Melon, heart notes of Rose and Freesia, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Amber and Rhubarb.