Fragrance comparison

Patchouli Sauvage vs RDP21 Limited Edition

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 166 ratings analysed

Patchouli Sauvage

Houbigant

4.16125 votes

Rank #24,921 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

RDP21 Limited Edition

Roja Dove

4.3941 votes

Rank #12,998 Fresh SpicyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

RDP21 Limited Edition takes 4 of 7 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.
RDP21 Limited Edition
Choose it for a fresh spicy and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Patchouli Sauvage3/7

RDP21 Limited Edition4/7

Ratings & consensus: RDP21 Limited Edition
Community sentiment: RDP21 Limited Edition
Longevity: Patchouli Sauvage
Sillage & projection: Patchouli Sauvage
Value for money: Patchouli Sauvage
Versatility: RDP21 Limited Edition
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: RDP21 Limited Edition

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Patchouli SauvageHoubigant

RDP21 Limited EditionRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 125 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

4.39/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 35%Had 3%Want 61%

Category winnerRDP21 Limited EditionRating 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

76%Love

10%Like

2%Ok

2%Dislike

10%Hate

41 votes

Category winnerRDP21 Limited EditionMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityPatchouli Sauvage

SillagePatchouli Sauvage

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value31

Category winnerPatchouli SauvageBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber91%

patchouli83%

aromatic74%

earthy65%

citrus56%

fresh spicy100%

white floral92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

citrus61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both woody, aromatic and citrus

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

OrangeBergamotLimeLemon

Heart

JasmineBlackcurrantTuberoseRose GeraniumYlang YlangOrange BlossomPeachViolet

Base

BenzoinCuminVetiverPatchouliCloveNutmegDry WoodAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Patchouli and Amber. 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

Summer74

Fall79

Winter74

Day100

Night76

Category winnerRDP21 Limited EditionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men64

Unisex32

Women3

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

Men26

Unisex65

Women10

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#12,998

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerRDP21 Limited EditionHigher 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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RDP21 Limited Edition opens with bright citrus, then quickly turns richer and more textured, with white florals, fruity sweetness, spice, and a smooth suede-vanilla base. It feels polished, dense, and luxurious rather than airy. On skin, it often reads as a modern Roja statement scent, complex, warm, and slightly sens…

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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 RDP21 Limited Edition?

RDP21 Limited Edition takes 4 of 7 categories. Patchouli Sauvage is rated 4.16/5 from 125 votes; RDP21 Limited Edition is rated 4.39/5 from 41 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 RDP21 Limited Edition for a fresh spicy and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Patchouli Sauvage or RDP21 Limited Edition?

Patchouli Sauvage lasts longest (Patchouli Sauvage 72/100, RDP21 Limited Edition 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Patchouli Sauvage or RDP21 Limited Edition?

Projection is very close: Patchouli Sauvage 59/100, RDP21 Limited Edition 58/100 for sillage.

Do Patchouli Sauvage and RDP21 Limited Edition smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Patchouli and Amber.

Is Patchouli Sauvage or RDP21 Limited Edition better for summer or winter?

For summer, RDP21 Limited Edition is the stronger pick. For winter, Patchouli Sauvage is the stronger pick. Patchouli Sauvage suits evening wear; RDP21 Limited Edition suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Patchouli Sauvage and RDP21 Limited Edition?

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. RDP21 Limited Edition has top notes of Orange, Bergamot, Lime and Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine, Blackcurrant, Tuberose and Rose Geranium, a base of Benzoin, Cumin, Vetiver and Patchouli.