Fragrance comparison

Patchouly vs Forum

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 53 ratings analysed

Patchouly

Byblos

4.007 votes

Rank #59,054 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Forum

Tufi Duek

4.2646 votes

Rank #42,756 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Forum takes 2 of 3 categories.

Patchouly
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Forum
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Patchouly1/3

Forum2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PatchoulyByblos

ForumTufi Duek

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 20%Had 8%Want 73%

4.26/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 32%Had 43%Want 24%

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

52%Love

35%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

46 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityForum

SillagePatchouly

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody91%

vanilla83%

amber74%

patchouli65%

balsamic56%

citrus100%

woody92%

leather84%

aldehydic77%

fresh69%

coconut61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both woody

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

Top

AldehydesBergamotAmalfi LemonMandarin Orange

Heart

CoconutSuedeGreen NotesWater LilyPeachFreesia

Base

Leatheroak mossMahoganyPatchouliVirginia CedarVanilleMusk

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 season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring100

Summer60

Fall73

Winter60

Day100

Night74

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex75

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,054

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#42,756

PerfumerJacques Huclier

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerForumHigher 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…

Reviews →

Created by perfumer Jacques Huclier in 2000, Forum by Tufi Duek opens with sparkling aldehydes, bergamot, and mandarin orange before shifting into soft suede, green notes, and coconut. The base grounds the fragrance in rich leather, patchouli, and oakmoss. It wears effortlessly during crisp spring mornings or cool aut…

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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 Forum?

Forum takes 2 of 3 categories. Patchouly is rated 4.00/5 from 7 votes; Forum is rated 4.26/5 from 46 votes. Choose Patchouly for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Forum for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Patchouly or Forum?

They last about the same: Forum 62/100, Patchouly 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Patchouly or Forum?

Patchouly projects furthest (Patchouly 63/100, Forum 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Patchouly and Forum smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Peach and Patchouli.

Is Patchouly or Forum better for summer or winter?

Patchouly suits evening wear; Forum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Patchouly and Forum?

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. Forum has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Coconut, Suede, Green Notes and Water Lily, a base of Leather, oak moss, Mahogany and Patchouli.