Fragrance comparison

Patchouly vs Shéliane

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 165 ratings analysed

Patchouly

Byblos

4.007 votes

Rank #59,054 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Shéliane

Detaille

4.08158 votes

Rank #12,119 AmberYellow Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shéliane takes 3 of 3 categories.

Patchouly
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Best in winter, evening wear.
Shéliane
Choose it for a amber and yellow floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Patchouly0/3

Shéliane3/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PatchoulyByblos

ShélianeDetaille

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 20%Had 8%Want 73%

4.08/ 5 · 158 votes

Have 49%Had 10%Want 41%

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

38%Love

44%Like

8%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

158 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityShéliane

SillageShéliane

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value69

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%

yellow floral92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

vanilla61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and vanilla

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

Top15-30 mins

CloveCorianderNutmegOrangeBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang-YlangRoseJasmineIris

Base6-8 hrs

AmberBenzoinVanilleFrench labdanum

InformationalShared notesClove, Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and French labdanum. Durations are only published for Shéliane, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring47

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day89

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men3

Unisex22

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,054

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,119

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerShélianeHigher 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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Shéliane by Detaille is an amber floral eau de toilette that blends bright Mediterranean citrus with antique spice and golden resins. The first spray delivers a crisp punch of Amalfi lemon, sweet orange, and sharp clove before settling into a warm heart of ylang-ylang, powdery iris, and velvety rose. As the hours tick…

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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 Shéliane?

Shéliane takes 3 of 3 categories. Patchouly is rated 4.00/5 from 7 votes; Shéliane is rated 4.08/5 from 158 votes. Choose Patchouly for a warm spicy and woody character. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Shéliane for a amber and yellow floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Patchouly or Shéliane?

Shéliane lasts longest (Shéliane 75/100, Patchouly 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Patchouly or Shéliane?

Shéliane projects furthest (Shéliane 66/100, Patchouly 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Patchouly and Shéliane smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and vanilla accords. Common notes include Clove, Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and French labdanum.

Is Patchouly or Shéliane better for summer or winter?

Patchouly suits evening wear; Shéliane suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Patchouly and Shéliane?

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. Shéliane has top notes of Clove, Coriander, Nutmeg and Orange, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Jasmine and Iris, a base of Amber, Benzoin, Vanille and French labdanum.