Fragrance comparison

Patchouli Imperial vs Full Moon

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 34 ratings analysed

5 wins

Patchouli Imperial

Armaf

4.2421 votes

Rank #34,221 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Full Moon

Villa Erbatium

3.0813 votes

Rank #64,953 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Patchouli Imperial takes 5 of 5 categories.

Patchouli Imperial
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Full Moon
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Patchouli Imperial5/5

Full Moon0/5

Ratings & consensus: Patchouli Imperial
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Patchouli Imperial
Sillage & projection: Patchouli Imperial
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

Full MoonVilla Erbatium

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 50%Had 2%Want 48%

3.08/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 10%Had 2%Want 88%

Category winnerPatchouli ImperialRating 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

15%Love

23%Like

31%Ok

15%Dislike

15%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate52

Category winners

LongevityPatchouli Imperial

SillagePatchouli Imperial

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value46

Category winnerPatchouli ImperialBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

vanilla61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

patchouli84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Cedar LeavesBergamotOrangeAmber

Heart

SandalThyme

Base

PatchouliCedarwoodVanillaMusk

Notes

ThymePatchouliMuskLilyCarnationCedarwoodVioletAmberJasmineOrangeLemonIris

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesOrange, Amber, Thyme and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall88

Winter88

Day100

Night86

Spring57

Summer14

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex62

Women31

Men44

Unisex22

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,221

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#64,953

PerfumerHa Minseo Caterina

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Villa Erbatium Full Moon is a quiet, woody fragrance built around fresh aromatics and soft floral undertones. Lemon and orange provide a bright opening that quickly shifts into a dry cedarwood and clean musk. It sits close to the skin, making it an easy option for daily wear in office settings or casual spring afterno…

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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 Full Moon?

Patchouli Imperial takes 5 of 5 categories. Patchouli Imperial is rated 4.24/5 from 21 votes; Full Moon is rated 3.08/5 from 13 votes. Choose Patchouli Imperial for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Full Moon for a aromatic and woody character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Patchouli Imperial or Full Moon?

Patchouli Imperial lasts longest (Patchouli Imperial 73/100, Full Moon 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Patchouli Imperial or Full Moon?

Patchouli Imperial projects furthest (Patchouli Imperial 56/100, Full Moon 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Patchouli Imperial and Full Moon smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and powdery accords. Common notes include Orange, Amber, Thyme and Patchouli.

Is Patchouli Imperial or Full Moon better for summer or winter?

Patchouli Imperial suits daytime wear; Full Moon suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Patchouli Imperial and Full Moon?

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. Full Moon features Thyme, Patchouli, Musk, Lily and Carnation.