Fragrance comparison

Patchouli of Marseille vs Sensual Musk

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 18 ratings analysed

Patchouli of Marseille

Prince War

3.405 votes

Rank #60,965 Warm SpicyTobacco

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Sensual Musk

Judith Williams

4.3313 votes

Rank #36,359 Warm SpicyCinnamon

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sensual Musk takes 2 of 3 categories.

Patchouli of Marseille
Choose it for a warm spicy and tobacco character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Sensual Musk
Choose it for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking.

Patchouli of Marseille1/3

Sensual Musk2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Patchouli of Marseille
Sillage & projection: Sensual Musk
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Sensual Musk

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Patchouli of MarseillePrince War

Sensual MuskJudith Williams

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

4.33/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 11%Had 0%Want 89%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

40%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityPatchouli of Marseille

SillageSensual Musk

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

tobacco92%

patchouli84%

iris77%

citrus69%

woody61%

warm spicy100%

cinnamon83%

powdery65%

aromatic48%

iris30%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both warm spicy and iris

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotCinnamon

Heart3 to 4 hours

IrisClovesRose

Base8 to 12 hours

PatchouliTobacco

Top

ClovesCinnamonBergamotCardamomLitchi

Heart

IrisOrange Blossom

Base

MuskTonka BeanPatchouliCaramelChocolate

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cinnamon, Iris and Cloves. Durations are only published for Patchouli of Marseille, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,965

PerfumerAmir Harb

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#36,359

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerSensual MuskHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Patchouli of Marseille by Prince War is a woody spicy fragrance built on a dense foundation of earthy patchouli and rich tobacco. It opens with sharp bergamot citrus dusted with warm cinnamon spice. As the initial sharpness settles, a heart of powdery iris, pungent cloves, and velvety rose emerges to give the composit…

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Sensual Musk by Judith Williams opens with a spiced intensity of cloves and cinnamon, softened by a touch of litchi. As it settles, iris and orange blossom provide a delicate floral heart that sits atop a deep base of musk, patchouli, and decadent chocolate. It is a warm, oriental composition suited for cool evenings …

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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 of Marseille or Sensual Musk?

Sensual Musk takes 2 of 3 categories. Patchouli of Marseille is rated 3.40/5 from 5 votes; Sensual Musk is rated 4.33/5 from 13 votes. Choose Patchouli of Marseille for a warm spicy and tobacco character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Sensual Musk for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking.

Which lasts longer, Patchouli of Marseille or Sensual Musk?

Patchouli of Marseille lasts longest (Patchouli of Marseille 88/100, Sensual Musk 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Patchouli of Marseille or Sensual Musk?

Sensual Musk projects furthest (Sensual Musk 61/100, Patchouli of Marseille 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Patchouli of Marseille and Sensual Musk smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and iris accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cinnamon, Iris and Cloves.

Is Patchouli of Marseille or Sensual Musk better for summer or winter?

Patchouli of Marseille suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Patchouli of Marseille and Sensual Musk?

Patchouli of Marseille has top notes of Bergamot and Cinnamon, heart notes of Iris, Cloves and Rose, a base of Patchouli and Tobacco. Sensual Musk has top notes of Cloves, Cinnamon, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Iris and Orange Blossom, a base of Musk, Tonka Bean, Patchouli and Caramel.