Fragrance comparison

Patchouly vs Signature Royale X

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 295 ratings analysed

Patchouly

Adopt Parfums

3.8635 votes

Rank #28,451 PatchouliWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Signature Royale X

Zaharoff

4.16260 votes

Rank #2,563 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Signature Royale X takes 4 of 7 categories.

Patchouly
Choose it for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Signature Royale X
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring.

Patchouly3/7

Signature Royale X4/7

Ratings & consensus: Signature Royale X
Community sentiment: Signature Royale X
Longevity: Patchouly
Sillage & projection: Patchouly
Value for money: Patchouly
Versatility: Signature Royale X
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Signature Royale X

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PatchoulyAdopt Parfums

Signature Royale XZaharoff

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 48%Had 11%Want 42%

4.16/ 5 · 260 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

Category winnerSignature Royale XRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

34%Like

3%Ok

17%Dislike

6%Hate

35 votes

63%Love

16%Like

10%Ok

5%Dislike

7%Hate

192 votes

Category winnerSignature Royale XMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityPatchouly

SillagePatchouly

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value60

Category winnerPatchoulyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

patchouli100%

woody90%

warm spicy80%

earthy70%

musky60%

citrus50%

aromatic100%

woody91%

citrus83%

musky74%

warm spicy65%

fresh spicy56%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CitrusesLavender

Heart

Patchouli

Base

Musk

Top

CitrusesLavenderGuatemalan CardamomBergamot

Heart

JuniperPimento SeedsCedar Needles

Base

MuskAustralian SandalwoodVetiverAgarwood (Oud)BenzoinPatchouliLeatherLabdanum

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Lavender, Patchouli and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring42

Summer25

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night60

Spring100

Summer88

Fall0

Winter81

Day–

Night–

Category winnerSignature Royale XMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men9

Unisex82

Women9

Men75

Unisex24

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,451

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#2,563

PerfumerClaude Dir

Launched—

Reviews57

Category winnerSignature Royale XHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Patchouly by Adopt Parfums is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for women and men. Top notes are Citruses and Lavender; middle note is Patchouli; base note is Musk.

Reviews →

Zaharoff Signature Royale X review: A detailed editorial look at Claude Dir's 2021 creation. We break down the scent profile of fresh lavender, hot pimento seeds, and dirty musk, helping you decide whether to buy a full bottle or skip.

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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Patchouly or Signature Royale X?

Signature Royale X takes 4 of 7 categories. Patchouly is rated 3.86/5 from 35 votes; Signature Royale X is rated 4.16/5 from 260 votes. Choose Patchouly for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Signature Royale X for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Patchouly or Signature Royale X?

Patchouly lasts longest (Patchouly 85/100, Signature Royale X 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Patchouly or Signature Royale X?

Patchouly projects furthest (Patchouly 76/100, Signature Royale X 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Patchouly and Signature Royale X smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and musky accords. Common notes include Citruses, Lavender, Patchouli and Musk.

Is Patchouly or Signature Royale X better for summer or winter?

For summer, Signature Royale X is the stronger pick. For winter, Signature Royale X is the stronger pick. Patchouly suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Patchouly and Signature Royale X?

Patchouly has top notes of Citruses and Lavender, heart notes of Patchouli, a base of Musk. Signature Royale X has top notes of Citruses, Lavender, Guatemalan Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Juniper, Pimento Seeds and Cedar Needles, a base of Musk, Australian Sandalwood, Vetiver and Agarwood (Oud).