Fragrance comparison

Patchouly vs Aral Un des Sens

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 45 ratings analysed

Patchouly

Byblos

4.007 votes

Rank #59,054 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Aral Un des Sens

Catherine Lara

4.2638 votes

Rank #45,323 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aral Un des Sens takes 3 of 3 categories.

Patchouly
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Best in winter, evening wear.
Aral Un des Sens
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Patchouly0/3

Aral Un des Sens3/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Aral Un des Sens
Sillage & projection: Aral Un des Sens
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Aral Un des Sens

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PatchoulyByblos

Aral Un des SensCatherine Lara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 20%Had 8%Want 73%

4.26/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 21%Had 16%Want 62%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

57%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

37%Love

58%Like

0%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

38 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityAral Un des Sens

SillageAral Un des Sens

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value100

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody91%

vanilla83%

amber74%

patchouli65%

balsamic56%

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

vanilla69%

citrus61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both warm spicy, woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CloveAmalfi LemonBergamot

Heart

CoumarinFrench labdanumPeach

Base

PatchouliBenzoinMuskVirginia CedarVanille

Top20-30 mins

ClovePetitgrainCardamomAmalfi LemonBergamotGrapefruit

Heart3-4 hrs

Ylang-YlangFirAmberVirginia CedarIncensePatchouli

Base6-8+ hrs

BenzoinVanillaTonka BeanStyraxMusk

InformationalShared notesClove, Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Aral Un des Sens, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall60

Winter30

Day100

Night46

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,054

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#45,323

PerfumerTechnicoflor

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAral Un des SensHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Patchouly by Byblos is a warm, resinous oriental woody fragrance that balances spice with comfort. Built around a core of earthy patchouli, clove, and sweet vanilla, it offers a grounded scent suitable for crisp fall days or cool office evenings. It is a reliable, unisex choice for those who appreciate classic woody p…

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Aral Un des Sens by Catherine Lara brings together zesty citrus and rich resins in a surprisingly easygoing French oriental style. It kicks off with a bright splash of Amalfi lemon, bergamot, and bitter petitgrain, instantly warmed by cracked cardamom and sweet clove. Within half an hour, crisp evergreen fir needle an…

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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, Patchouly or Aral Un des Sens?

Aral Un des Sens takes 3 of 3 categories. Patchouly is rated 4.00/5 from 7 votes; Aral Un des Sens is rated 4.26/5 from 38 votes. Choose Patchouly for a warm spicy and woody character. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Aral Un des Sens for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Patchouly or Aral Un des Sens?

Aral Un des Sens lasts longest (Aral Un des Sens 78/100, Patchouly 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Patchouly or Aral Un des Sens?

Aral Un des Sens projects furthest (Aral Un des Sens 71/100, Patchouly 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Patchouly and Aral Un des Sens smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Clove, Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Patchouli.

Is Patchouly or Aral Un des Sens better for summer or winter?

Patchouly suits evening wear; Aral Un des Sens suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Patchouly and Aral Un des Sens?

Patchouly has top notes of Clove, Amalfi Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Coumarin, French labdanum and Peach, a base of Patchouli, Benzoin, Musk and Virginia Cedar. Aral Un des Sens has top notes of Clove, Petitgrain, Cardamom and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Fir, Amber and Virginia Cedar, a base of Benzoin, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Styrax.