Patchouly vs Betty Barclay
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Betty Barclay takes 2 of 3 categories.
PatchoulyChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Betty BarclayChoose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Patchouly1/3
Betty Barclay2/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Betty Barclay
- Sillage & projection
- Patchouly
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Betty Barclay
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
PatchoulyByblosBetty BarclayBetty BarclayWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 20%Had 8%Want 73%
3.79/ 5 · 38 votes
Have 43%Had 25%Want 31%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate29%Love
57%Like
0%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate
7 votes · too few to score
24%Love
50%Like
8%Ok
18%Dislike
0%Hate
38 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBetty Barclay
SillagePatchouly
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
woody91%
vanilla83%
amber74%
patchouli65%
balsamic56%
woody100%
white floral92%
warm spicy84%
amber77%
powdery69%
tuberose61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CloveAmalfi LemonBergamot
Heart
CoumarinFrench labdanumPeach
Base
PatchouliBenzoinMuskVirginia CedarVanille
Top
PeachCorianderBergamotMandarin OrangeAmalfi Lemon
Heart
TuberoseYlang-YlangCarnationJasmineRoseLily-of-the-Valley
Base
PatchouliSandalwoodMuskIncenseCivettaAmberBenzoinTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Peach and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring0
Summer0
Fall50
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Spring69
Summer23
Fall100
Winter46
Day100
Night80
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#59,054
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#37,880
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Category winnerBetty BarclayHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPatchouly 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…
Reviews →Betty Barclay by Betty Barclay is an oriental floral fragrance for women that debuted in 1994. It leads with a bright, fruity opening of peach and mandarin orange, which transitions into a lush, tuberose-heavy heart. This scent settles into a warm, woody base of patchouli and sandalwood, creating a classic, approachab…
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 Betty Barclay?
Betty Barclay takes 2 of 3 categories. Patchouly is rated 4.00/5 from 7 votes; Betty Barclay is rated 3.79/5 from 38 votes. Choose Patchouly for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Betty Barclay for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Patchouly or Betty Barclay?
Betty Barclay lasts longest (Betty Barclay 64/100, Patchouly 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Patchouly or Betty Barclay?
Patchouly projects furthest (Patchouly 63/100, Betty Barclay 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Patchouly and Betty Barclay smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Peach and Patchouli.
Is Patchouly or Betty Barclay better for summer or winter?
Patchouly suits evening wear; Betty Barclay suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Patchouly and Betty Barclay?
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. Betty Barclay has top notes of Peach, Coriander, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, Carnation and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Musk and Incense.
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