Fragrance comparison

Patchouli Imperial vs Calabria

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 27 ratings analysed

3 wins

Patchouli Imperial

Armaf

4.2421 votes

Rank #34,221 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Calabria

Clair de Lune

3.336 votes

Rank #70,467 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Patchouli Imperial takes 3 of 4 categories.

Patchouli Imperial
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Calabria
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Patchouli Imperial3/4

Calabria0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Patchouli ImperialArmaf

CalabriaClair de Lune

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 50%Had 2%Want 48%

3.33/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 17%Had 6%Want 77%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

43%Like

0%Ok

5%Dislike

5%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

17%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityPatchouli Imperial

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value44

Category winnerPatchouli ImperialBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

vanilla61%

citrus100%

white floral88%

marine77%

aromatic65%

fresh spicy53%

lavender42%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Cedar LeavesBergamotOrangeAmber

Heart

SandalThyme

Base

PatchouliCedarwoodVanillaMusk

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotGrapefruitMandarinOrangeLimeBlackcurrantLemon

Heart2 to 3 hours

Aquatic notesJasmineLavenderYuzuOrange BlossomIrisLemongrassMoss

Base4 to 6 hours

CedarwoodBenzoinVerbenaSandalwoodPatchouliVanillaVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orange, Patchouli and Cedarwood. Durations are only published for Calabria, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall88

Winter88

Day100

Night86

Spring40

Summer100

Fall20

Winter0

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex62

Women31

Men20

Unisex40

Women40

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,221

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#70,467

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPatchouli ImperialHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Armaf Patchouli Imperial opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and cedar leaves, offering a fresh, green entry that quickly settles into a warmer, resinous core. As it develops on skin, the bright citrus softens, allowing dry sandalwood and thyme to emerge, before resting on a solid foundation of earthy patchouli, vani…

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Calabria by Clair de Lune brings a brisk wash of Mediterranean citrus into daily wear. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of lemon, bergamot, grapefruit, and mandarin, sweetened lightly by blackcurrant and orange. As the opening settles, marine and aquatic notes mix with herbal thyme, lavender, and gentle orange b…

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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 Imperial or Calabria?

Patchouli Imperial takes 3 of 4 categories. Patchouli Imperial is rated 4.24/5 from 21 votes; Calabria is rated 3.33/5 from 6 votes. Choose Patchouli Imperial for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Calabria for a citrus and white floral character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Patchouli Imperial or Calabria?

Patchouli Imperial lasts longest (Patchouli Imperial 73/100, Calabria 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Patchouli Imperial or Calabria?

Projection is very close: Patchouli Imperial 56/100, Calabria 56/100 for sillage.

Do Patchouli Imperial and Calabria smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orange, Patchouli and Cedarwood.

Is Patchouli Imperial or Calabria better for summer or winter?

Patchouli Imperial suits daytime wear; Calabria suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Patchouli Imperial and Calabria?

Patchouli Imperial has top notes of Cedar Leaves, Bergamot, Orange and Amber, heart notes of Sandal and Thyme, a base of Patchouli, Cedarwood, Vanilla and Musk. Calabria has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit, Mandarin and Orange, heart notes of Aquatic notes, Jasmine, Lavender and Yuzu, a base of Cedarwood, Benzoin, Verbena and Sandalwood.