Fragrance comparison

Patchouli Intense vs Upscape

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 282 ratings analysed

2 wins

Patchouli Intense

Molinard · 2015

4.23280 votes

Rank #1,875 WoodyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Upscape

Johan B

2.502 votes

Rank #65,908 WoodyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Patchouli Intense takes 2 of 3 categories.

Patchouli Intense
Choose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Upscape
Choose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Patchouli Intense2/3

Upscape1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Patchouli IntenseMolinard

UpscapeJohan B

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.23/ 5 · 280 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

2.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 18%Had 9%Want 73%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

41%Like

1%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

266 votes

0%Love

0%Like

50%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate38

Category winners

LongevityUpscape

SillagePatchouli Intense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

patchouli92%

sweet84%

warm spicy77%

powdery61%

amber53%

woody100%

vanilla92%

floral84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

fruity61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AmberOrangeNeroliJasmine

Heart

PatchouliCashmeranTonka Bean

Base

SandalwoodWhite Musk

Top20-30 mins

AppleBergamotOrangeGrapefruitNeroliCucumberBlack CurrantPiña Colada

Heart2-3 hrs

CyclamenJasmineOrange BlossomVioletLily-of-the-ValleyFreesia

Base6-8 hrs

VanillaPatchouliTonka BeanAmberCedarSandalwoodMossCoconut

InformationalShared notesAmber, Orange, Neroli and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Upscape, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring31

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night45

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men19

Unisex38

Women44

Not enough votes yet

Casual 36%Work 28%Date 21%Party 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,875

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2015

Reviews51

Overall rank#65,908

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPatchouli IntenseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Molinard Patchouli Intense takes the earthy, dark character of real patchouli leaves and smooths it out with rich hazelnut praline, warm tonka bean, and creamy sandalwood. Right after the first spray, a gentle touch of crisp neroli and white jasmine cuts through the richness, keeping the opening lively rather than sti…

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Johan B Upscape is a bright floral fruity perfume for women that blends sparkling fruit with a comforting woody base. It opens with an energizing splash of crisp apple, fresh orange, and tart grapefruit, balanced by a fun touch of piña colada and cooling cucumber. As the initial citrus effervescence settles, the heart…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Patchouli Intense or Upscape?

Patchouli Intense takes 2 of 3 categories. Patchouli Intense is rated 4.23/5 from 280 votes; Upscape is rated 2.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Patchouli Intense for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Upscape for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Patchouli Intense or Upscape?

They last about the same: Upscape 80/100, Patchouli Intense 79/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Patchouli Intense or Upscape?

Patchouli Intense projects furthest (Patchouli Intense 68/100, Upscape 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Patchouli Intense and Upscape smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Amber, Orange, Neroli and Jasmine.

Is Patchouli Intense or Upscape better for summer or winter?

Upscape suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Patchouli Intense and Upscape?

Patchouli Intense has top notes of Amber, Orange, Neroli and Jasmine, heart notes of Patchouli, Cashmeran and Tonka Bean, a base of Sandalwood and White Musk. Upscape has top notes of Apple, Bergamot, Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Cyclamen, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Violet, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Tonka Bean and Amber.