Fragrance comparison

Patchouli TB vs Carlisle

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 5,568 ratings analysed

Patchouli TB

Niche4All

4.1338 votes

Rank #26,438 VanillaFresh Spicy

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60%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Carlisle

Parfums de Marly

4.375,530 votes

Rank #429 VanillaPatchouli

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Carlisle takes 5 of 7 categories.

Patchouli TB
Choose it for a vanilla and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Carlisle
Choose it for a vanilla and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Patchouli TB2/7

Carlisle5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Patchouli TBNiche4All

CarlisleParfums de Marly

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 61%Had 11%Want 28%

4.37/ 5 · 5,530 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

Category winnerCarlisleRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

55%Love

26%Like

5%Ok

3%Dislike

11%Hate

38 votes

64%Love

20%Like

8%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

5,530 votes

Category winnerCarlisleMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityCarlisle

SillageCarlisle

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value34

Category winnerPatchouli TBBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

fresh spicy92%

fruity84%

patchouli77%

rose69%

sweet61%

vanilla100%

patchouli92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

woody69%

balsamic61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both vanilla, fresh spicy and patchouli

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green AppleNutmeg

Heart

Tonka BeanRose

Base

VanillaPatchouli

Top20-30 mins

NutmegGreen AppleSaffron

Heart3-4 hrs

Tonka BeanRoseOsmanthusDavana

Base8-12+ hrs

PatchouliVanillaOpoponax

InformationalShared notesGreen Apple, Nutmeg, Tonka Bean and Rose. Durations are only published for Carlisle, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring54

Summer7

Fall93

Winter100

Day62

Night100

Spring37

Summer9

Fall0

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerPatchouli TBMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men69

Unisex22

Women8

Men86

Unisex12

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,438

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#429

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews210

Category winnerCarlisleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Patchouli TB by Niche4All is a spicy, woody fragrance that relies on a potent blend of green apple and nutmeg. As the scent settles, warm tonka bean and vanilla emerge, grounding the crisp fruitiness in a rich, resinous base. This is a versatile choice for anyone wanting a balanced, cozy scent profile that performs we…

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Parfums de Marly Carlisle is a rich oriental fragrance centered on crisp green apple, earthy patchouli, and dark bourbon vanilla. The first spray releases a brisk burst of nutmeg and tart fruit before settling into a warm, resinous heart of tonka bean and sweet opoponax. It smells dense, smoky, and undeniably upscale.…

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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 TB or Carlisle?

Carlisle takes 5 of 7 categories. Patchouli TB is rated 4.13/5 from 38 votes; Carlisle is rated 4.37/5 from 5,530 votes. Choose Patchouli TB for a vanilla and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Carlisle for a vanilla and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Patchouli TB or Carlisle?

Carlisle lasts longest (Carlisle 82/100, Patchouli TB 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Patchouli TB or Carlisle?

Carlisle projects furthest (Carlisle 73/100, Patchouli TB 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Patchouli TB and Carlisle smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, fresh spicy and patchouli accords. Common notes include Green Apple, Nutmeg, Tonka Bean and Rose.

Is Patchouli TB or Carlisle better for summer or winter?

For summer, Carlisle is the stronger pick. For winter, Patchouli TB is the stronger pick. Patchouli TB suits evening wear; Carlisle suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Patchouli TB and Carlisle?

Patchouli TB has top notes of Green Apple and Nutmeg, heart notes of Tonka Bean and Rose, a base of Vanilla and Patchouli. Carlisle has top notes of Nutmeg, Green Apple and Saffron, heart notes of Tonka Bean, Rose, Osmanthus and Davana, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla and Opoponax.