Patchouli Imperial vs Ispahan
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
37%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.
Patchouli ImperialChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
IspahanChoose it for a yellow floral and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Patchouli Imperial3/7
Ispahan3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Patchouli Imperial
- Community sentiment
- Tie
- Longevity
- Ispahan
- Sillage & projection
- Ispahan
- Value for money
- Ispahan
- Versatility
- Patchouli Imperial
- 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 ImperialDiorIspahanYves RocherWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.13/ 5 · 316 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
3.95/ 5 · 2,236 votes
Have 44%Had 56%Want 0%
Category winnerPatchouli ImperialRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate48%Love
28%Like
13%Ok
10%Dislike
1%Hate
316 votes
30%Love
51%Like
2%Ok
15%Dislike
1%Hate
2,236 votes
Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityIspahan
SillageIspahan
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerIspahanBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
amber92%
warm spicy84%
patchouli77%
vanilla69%
aromatic61%
yellow floral100%
amber92%
vanilla84%
fresh spicy77%
sweet69%
floral61%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both amber and vanilla
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotMandarin Orange
Heart
CorianderCinnamonRose
Base
PatchouliAmberSmokeBenzoinCedarSandalwoodTonka BeanVanilla
Top
BergamotMandarin OrangeAldehydesFruity Notes
Heart
Ylang-YlangMimosaRoseJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCloveCinnamon
Base
NutmegBenzoinVanillaTonka BeanFrankincenseTolu BalsamPatchouliAmber
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Cinnamon and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring51
Summer15
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring22
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerPatchouli ImperialMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#3,929
PerfumerFrançois Demachy
Launched2018
Reviews47
Overall rank#26,138
PerfumerMaurice Roucel
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerPatchouli ImperialHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDior Patchouli Imperial strips away the damp, unwashed soil often linked with patchouli, replacing it with a clean, wood-shop warmth. The opening starts with a crisp splash of bergamot and sweet mandarin orange, quickly tempered by a herbal dash of crushed coriander seed. As the citrus settles, dry cedarwood, spicy ci…
Reviews →Ispahan by Yves Rocher opens with a bright burst of bergamot and sparkling aldehydes before settling into a warm, spiced floral heart. A rich blend of ylang-ylang, mimosa, and red rose mingles with sweet cinnamon and crushed clove, creating an inviting, old-school aura. As the scent warms on your skin, a deep foundati…
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 Ispahan?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Patchouli Imperial is rated 4.13/5 from 316 votes; Ispahan is rated 3.95/5 from 2,236 votes. Choose Patchouli Imperial for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Ispahan for a yellow floral and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Patchouli Imperial or Ispahan?
Ispahan lasts longest (Ispahan 76/100, Patchouli Imperial 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Patchouli Imperial or Ispahan?
Ispahan projects furthest (Ispahan 70/100, Patchouli Imperial 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Patchouli Imperial and Ispahan smell similar?
Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and vanilla accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Cinnamon and Rose.
Is Patchouli Imperial or Ispahan better for summer or winter?
For summer, Patchouli Imperial is the stronger pick. For winter, Patchouli Imperial is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Patchouli Imperial and Ispahan?
Patchouli Imperial has top notes of Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Coriander, Cinnamon and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Amber, Smoke and Benzoin. Ispahan has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Aldehydes and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Mimosa, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Nutmeg, Benzoin, Vanilla and Tonka Bean.
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