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Patchouli TB vs To Be Bad Guy

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

Updated 262 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Patchouli TB takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Patchouli TB

    Choose it for a vanilla and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

  • To Be Bad Guy

    Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Patchouli TB5/7
To Be Bad Guy2/7
Ratings & consensus
Patchouli TB
Community sentiment
Patchouli TB
Longevity
Patchouli TB
Sillage & projection
Patchouli TB
Value for money
To Be Bad Guy
Versatility
Patchouli TB
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
To Be Bad Guy

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Patchouli TBNiche4All
To Be Bad GuyPolice
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.13/ 5 · 38 votes
Have 61%Had 11%Want 28%
3.91/ 5 · 224 votes
Have 57%Had 14%Want 29%
Category winnerPatchouli TBRating 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

30%Love
42%Like
18%Ok
7%Dislike
3%Hate

224 votes

Category winnerPatchouli TBMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity71
〰 Sillage62
♥ Love / hate78
⏱ Longevity57
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate73
Category winners

LongevityPatchouli TB

SillagePatchouli TB

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value68
¤ Price value74
Category winnerTo Be Bad GuyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
vanilla100%
fresh spicy92%
fruity84%
patchouli77%
rose69%
sweet61%
green100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
fruity77%
sweet69%
caramel61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Green AppleNutmeg
Heart
Tonka BeanRose
Base
VanillaPatchouli
Top
MintBlood OrangeGreen NotesNutmegRed Thyme
Heart
Green AppleGeraniumSorbetWhite Flowers
Base
CaramelVetiverTonka BeanMuskVanilla
InformationalShared notesGreen Apple, Nutmeg, Tonka Bean and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring54
Summer7
Fall93
Winter100
Day62
Night100
Spring100
Summer59
Fall0
Winter57
Day–
Night–
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#11,480

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews21

Category winnerTo Be Bad GuyHigher 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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Police To Be Bad Guy opens with a brisk snap of peppermint, blood orange, and thyme over crisp green apple. As the bright top settles, warm caramel, tonka bean, and vanilla emerge to create a contrast between herbal freshness and creamy sweetness. It sits on a quiet vetiver and musk base for casual wear.

Reviews →
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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Patchouli TB or To Be Bad Guy?

Patchouli TB takes 5 of 7 categories. Patchouli TB is rated 4.13/5 from 38 votes; To Be Bad Guy is rated 3.91/5 from 224 votes. Choose Patchouli TB for a vanilla and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose To Be Bad Guy for a green and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Patchouli TB or To Be Bad Guy?

Patchouli TB lasts longest (Patchouli TB 71/100, To Be Bad Guy 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Patchouli TB or To Be Bad Guy?

Patchouli TB projects furthest (Patchouli TB 62/100, To Be Bad Guy 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Patchouli TB and To Be Bad Guy smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Green Apple, Nutmeg, Tonka Bean and Vanilla.

Is Patchouli TB or To Be Bad Guy better for summer or winter?

For summer, To Be Bad Guy is the stronger pick. For winter, Patchouli TB is the stronger pick. Patchouli TB suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Patchouli TB and To Be Bad Guy?

Patchouli TB has top notes of Green Apple and Nutmeg, heart notes of Tonka Bean and Rose, a base of Vanilla and Patchouli. To Be Bad Guy has top notes of Mint, Blood Orange, Green Notes and Nutmeg, heart notes of Green Apple, Geranium, Sorbet and White Flowers, a base of Caramel, Vetiver, Tonka Bean and Musk.

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