Fragrance comparison

Patchouli Oudh vs Zaad Venture

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 252 ratings analysed

Patchouli Oudh

Mashaer

5.001 votes

Rank #53,333 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

2 wins

Zaad Venture

O Boticário

3.90251 votes

Rank #34,518 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Zaad Venture takes 2 of 2 categories.

Patchouli Oudh
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character.
Zaad Venture
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Patchouli Oudh0/2

Zaad Venture2/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Patchouli OudhMashaer

Zaad VentureO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

3.90/ 5 · 251 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

31%Love

39%Like

22%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

251 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value36

Category winnerZaad VentureBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

patchouli69%

camphor61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

citrus70%

earthy60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match61%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bay LeafLavenderCinnamon

Heart

PatchouliGeraniumRose

Base

SandalwoodTonka BeanAmber

Top

RosemaryPetitgrainBergamotLemonCardamomPink PepperRoseCinnamon

Heart

GeraniumSichuan PepperLavenderBirchYlang-Ylang

Base

MossPatchouliVetiverSandalwoodCashmeranAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesLavender, Cinnamon, Patchouli and Geranium. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer95

Fall63

Winter25

Day100

Night44

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men91

Unisex8

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,333

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#34,518

PerfumerChristian Alori

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerZaad VentureHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mashaer Patchouli Oudh opens with a sharp burst of bay leaf and cinnamon before settling into heavy earthy patchouli. As hours pass on skin, warm amber and tonka bean soften the medicinal camphor edge. It sits best on heavy wool coats during crisp autumn evenings when you want a dry, aromatic cloud.

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Zaad Venture by O Boticário delivers a sharp, outdoor freshness built on crisp citrus, aromatic rosemary, and cool crushed birch. It opens with an invigorating burst of tart lemon and bergamot before settling into clean lavender, green moss, and dry cedar-like woods. The overall vibe feels like stepping outside on a c…

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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 Oudh or Zaad Venture?

Zaad Venture takes 2 of 2 categories. Patchouli Oudh is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Zaad Venture is rated 3.90/5 from 251 votes. Choose Patchouli Oudh for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Choose Zaad Venture for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do Patchouli Oudh and Zaad Venture smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Cinnamon, Patchouli and Geranium.

Is Patchouli Oudh or Zaad Venture better for summer or winter?

Patchouli Oudh suits daytime wear; Zaad Venture suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Patchouli Oudh and Zaad Venture?

Patchouli Oudh has top notes of Bay Leaf, Lavender and Cinnamon, heart notes of Patchouli, Geranium and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Amber. Zaad Venture has top notes of Rosemary, Petitgrain, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Geranium, Sichuan Pepper, Lavender and Birch, a base of Moss, Patchouli, Vetiver and Sandalwood.