Patchouli Imperial vs Dublin Urban
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Dublin Urban takes 3 of 5 categories.
Patchouli ImperialChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Dublin UrbanChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Patchouli Imperial2/5
Dublin Urban3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Dublin Urban
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Patchouli Imperial
- Sillage & projection
- Patchouli Imperial
- Value for money
- Dublin Urban
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Dublin Urban
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Patchouli ImperialArmafDublin UrbanMahoganyWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.24/ 5 · 21 votes
Have 50%Had 2%Want 48%
4.38/ 5 · 13 votes
Have 37%Had 15%Want 49%
Category winnerDublin UrbanRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate48%Love
43%Like
0%Ok
5%Dislike
5%Hate
21 votes · too few to score
46%Love
46%Like
8%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
13 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPatchouli Imperial
SillagePatchouli Imperial
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerDublin UrbanBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
citrus92%
powdery84%
aromatic77%
fresh spicy69%
vanilla61%
aromatic100%
woody92%
green84%
earthy77%
herbal69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Cedar LeavesBergamotOrangeAmber
Heart
SandalThyme
Base
PatchouliCedarwoodVanillaMusk
Top
Herbal NotesThymeLavenderMintArtemisiaLemonBergamotGraperfuit
Heart
PatchouliSagePalisander RosewoodCloveCedar LeavesVelvetWoodsy Notes
Base
MossVetiverTonka BeanMuskCedarAmber
InformationalShared notesCedar Leaves, Bergamot, Amber and Thyme. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer50
Fall88
Winter88
Day100
Night86
Spring100
Summer50
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#34,199
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#33,289
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerDublin UrbanHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotArmaf 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…
Reviews →Dublin Urban by Mahogany is a sharp aromatic fougere that leans into crisp herbal notes and a sturdy woody base. Launched in 2022, it feels like an everyday reach for the office or casual weekend wear. With its blend of thyme, mint, and patchouli, this fragrance offers a clean, masculine profile that holds its own dur…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Patchouli Imperial or Dublin Urban?
Dublin Urban takes 3 of 5 categories. Patchouli Imperial is rated 4.24/5 from 21 votes; Dublin Urban is rated 4.38/5 from 13 votes. Choose Patchouli Imperial for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Dublin Urban for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Patchouli Imperial or Dublin Urban?
Patchouli Imperial lasts longest (Patchouli Imperial 73/100, Dublin Urban 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Patchouli Imperial or Dublin Urban?
Patchouli Imperial projects furthest (Patchouli Imperial 56/100, Dublin Urban 47/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Patchouli Imperial and Dublin Urban smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cedar Leaves, Bergamot, Amber and Thyme.
Is Patchouli Imperial or Dublin Urban better for summer or winter?
Patchouli Imperial suits daytime wear; Dublin Urban suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Patchouli Imperial and Dublin Urban?
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. Dublin Urban has top notes of Herbal Notes, Thyme, Lavender and Mint, heart notes of Patchouli, Sage, Palisander Rosewood and Clove, a base of Moss, Vetiver, Tonka Bean and Musk.
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