Patchouli Imperial vs Magus
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
52%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Patchouli Imperial takes 2 of 5 categories.
Patchouli ImperialChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
MagusChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Patchouli Imperial2/5
Magus1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Patchouli Imperial
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Magus
- Value for money
- Tie
- 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 ImperialDiorMagusMemoize LondonWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.13/ 5 · 316 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
4.18/ 5 · 22 votes
Have 19%Had 4%Want 77%
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
41%Love
45%Like
5%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate
22 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageMagus
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTieBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
amber92%
warm spicy84%
patchouli77%
vanilla69%
aromatic61%
amber100%
warm spicy92%
vanilla84%
powdery77%
cinnamon69%
sweet61%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy 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
CinnamonMandarin OrangeCardamomCoriander
Heart
Tonka BeanTolu BalsamVioletCoconutPatchouli
Base
VanillaBenzoinAmberMusk
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Coriander, Cinnamon 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 seasonSpring51
Summer15
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring58
Summer17
Fall100
Winter75
Day100
Night71
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#3,929
PerfumerFrançois Demachy
Launched2018
Reviews47
Overall rank#22,555
PerfumerElodie Durande
Launched—
Reviews6
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 →Magus by Memoize London blends bright mandarin and sharp cardamom with a warm heart of cinnamon and tonka bean. The fragrance settles on skin with violet, patchouli, and benzoin, creating a soft amber warmth for cold autumn evenings. It leans sweet and comforting without turning overly sugary.
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 Magus?
Patchouli Imperial takes 2 of 5 categories. Patchouli Imperial is rated 4.13/5 from 316 votes; Magus is rated 4.18/5 from 22 votes. Choose Patchouli Imperial for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Magus for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Patchouli Imperial or Magus?
They last about the same: Patchouli Imperial 73/100, Magus 73/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Patchouli Imperial or Magus?
Magus projects furthest (Magus 69/100, Patchouli Imperial 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Patchouli Imperial and Magus smell similar?
Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and vanilla accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Coriander, Cinnamon and Patchouli.
Is Patchouli Imperial or Magus better for summer or winter?
Magus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Patchouli Imperial and Magus?
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. Magus has top notes of Cinnamon, Mandarin Orange, Cardamom and Coriander, heart notes of Tonka Bean, Tolu Balsam, Violet and Coconut, a base of Vanilla, Benzoin, Amber and Musk.
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