Patchouly vs Eau Sans Pareil
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
24%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Eau Sans Pareil takes 2 of 3 categories.
PatchoulyChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Best in winter, evening wear.
Eau Sans PareilChoose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Patchouly0/3
Eau Sans Pareil2/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Eau Sans Pareil
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Eau Sans Pareil
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
PatchoulyByblosEau Sans PareilPenhaligon'sWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 20%Had 8%Want 73%
3.82/ 5 · 342 votes
Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%
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
35%Love
42%Like
7%Ok
15%Dislike
0%Hate
293 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityEau Sans Pareil
SillageTie
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%
sweet92%
fruity84%
aromatic77%
citrus69%
rose61%
Scent match24%Clearly different · both woody
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
RaspberryCypressAldehydesPineappleKumquatBergamotMarigoldMandarin Orange
Heart
RoseCloveYlang-YlangJasmineOrris RootAfrican Orange FlowerLicoriceLily-of-the-Valley
Base
oak mossVetiverPatchouliVirginia CedarAmberMuskBenzoinVanille
InformationalShared notesClove, Bergamot, Patchouli and Benzoin. 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
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter59
Day–
Night–
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#6,276
PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour
Launched—
Reviews35
Category winnerEau Sans PareilHigher 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 →Eau Sans Pareil is a sparkling, green-fruity chypre with tart raspberry, citrus, cypress and aldehydes up front. On skin, reviewers often describe it as airy, sharp, woody and lightly powdery rather than simple sweetness. It suits people who enjoy vintage-leaning fruit, moss and clean woods. Sample first if jammy ras…
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 Eau Sans Pareil?
Eau Sans Pareil takes 2 of 3 categories. Patchouly is rated 4.00/5 from 7 votes; Eau Sans Pareil is rated 3.82/5 from 342 votes. Choose Patchouly for a warm spicy and woody character. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Eau Sans Pareil for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Patchouly or Eau Sans Pareil?
Eau Sans Pareil lasts longest (Eau Sans Pareil 69/100, Patchouly 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Patchouly or Eau Sans Pareil?
Projection is very close: Patchouly 63/100, Eau Sans Pareil 63/100 for sillage.
Do Patchouly and Eau Sans Pareil smell similar?
Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Clove, Bergamot, Patchouli and Benzoin.
Is Patchouly or Eau Sans Pareil better for summer or winter?
Patchouly suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Patchouly and Eau Sans Pareil?
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. Eau Sans Pareil has top notes of Raspberry, Cypress, Aldehydes and Pineapple, heart notes of Rose, Clove, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, a base of oak moss, Vetiver, Patchouli and Virginia Cedar.
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