Fragrance comparison

Patchouli Sauvage vs Emerald Oud & Orchid

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 126 ratings analysed

4 wins

Patchouli Sauvage

Houbigant

4.16125 votes

Rank #24,921 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Emerald Oud & Orchid

Sri London

4.001 votes

Rank #58,137 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Patchouli Sauvage takes 4 of 4 categories.

Patchouli Sauvage
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Emerald Oud & Orchid
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Patchouli Sauvage4/4

Emerald Oud & Orchid0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Patchouli SauvageHoubigant

Emerald Oud & OrchidSri London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 125 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

37%Like

15%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

125 votes

0%Love

100%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

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityPatchouli Sauvage

SillagePatchouli Sauvage

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value25

Category winnerPatchouli SauvageBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber91%

patchouli83%

aromatic74%

earthy65%

citrus56%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

white floral61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both amber, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotWhite Grapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

PatchouliLabdanumDried Fruits

Base6-10 hrs

Java vetiver oilCedarSandalAmberTonka Bean

Top

CardamomDavanaDried FruitsOlibanum

Heart

LabdanumClovesIncenseJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyMyrhhRoseSaffron

Base

AmberCedarCashmere WoodMuskAgarwood (Oud)PatchouliVanillaVetiver

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Labdanum, Dried Fruits and Cedar. Durations are only published for Patchouli Sauvage, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring72

Summer19

Fall0

Winter100

Day53

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men64

Unisex32

Women3

Date 32%Work 27%Casual 25%Party 16%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,921

PerfumerAntoine Lie, Luca Maffei

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#58,137

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPatchouli SauvageHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Patchouli Sauvage by Houbigant brings an earthy, modern twist to classic wood fragrances. The scent starts with a bright splash of white grapefruit and crisp bergamot. That initial tart bite cuts right through the opening alcohol lift. Within ten minutes, rich green patchouli emerges alongside warm labdanum resin and …

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Emerald Oud & Orchid by Sri London blends warm amber, smoky olibanum, and sweet dried fruits with a rich backbone of smooth agarwood and cashmere wood. The opening hits with aromatic cardamom and herbal davana, creating an inviting, spiced warmth that feels like stepping into a cozy lounge on a chilly evening. As it s…

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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 Sauvage or Emerald Oud & Orchid?

Patchouli Sauvage takes 4 of 4 categories. Patchouli Sauvage is rated 4.16/5 from 125 votes; Emerald Oud & Orchid is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Patchouli Sauvage for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Emerald Oud & Orchid for a amber and warm spicy character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Patchouli Sauvage or Emerald Oud & Orchid?

Patchouli Sauvage lasts longest (Patchouli Sauvage 72/100, Emerald Oud & Orchid 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Patchouli Sauvage or Emerald Oud & Orchid?

Patchouli Sauvage projects furthest (Patchouli Sauvage 59/100, Emerald Oud & Orchid 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Patchouli Sauvage and Emerald Oud & Orchid smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Labdanum, Dried Fruits and Cedar.

Is Patchouli Sauvage or Emerald Oud & Orchid better for summer or winter?

Patchouli Sauvage suits evening wear; Emerald Oud & Orchid suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Patchouli Sauvage and Emerald Oud & Orchid?

Patchouli Sauvage has top notes of Bergamot and White Grapefruit, heart notes of Patchouli, Labdanum and Dried Fruits, a base of Java vetiver oil, Cedar, Sandal and Amber. Emerald Oud & Orchid has top notes of Cardamom, Davana, Dried Fruits and Olibanum, heart notes of Labdanum, Cloves, Incense and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Cedar, Cashmere Wood and Musk.