Fragrance comparison

Patchouly vs Shiraz

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 383 ratings analysed

Patchouly

Byblos

4.007 votes

Rank #59,054 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Shiraz

Natura

4.11376 votes

Rank #25,514 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shiraz takes 3 of 3 categories.

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

Patchouly0/3

Shiraz3/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PatchoulyByblos

ShirazNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 20%Had 8%Want 73%

4.11/ 5 · 376 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

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

49%Love

31%Like

7%Ok

8%Dislike

5%Hate

376 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityShiraz

SillageShiraz

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%

warm spicy100%

woody88%

cinnamon77%

fruity65%

fresh spicy53%

aromatic42%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both warm spicy and 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

PlumFrench labdanumPeachCassisSageMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

CinnamonCloveNutmegCardamomRoseJasmine

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliVirginia CedarVanilleOakmoss

InformationalShared notesClove, Bergamot, French labdanum and Peach. 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

Spring22

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men7

Unisex42

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,054

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,514

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerShirazHigher 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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Shiraz is a warm spicy, fruity chypre with a rich plum and peach opening, a clove and cinnamon heart, and a woody mossy base. It reads classic rather than airy, with spice, fruit, and oakmoss all clearly present. On skin, it usually feels fuller and more textured than modern fruity florals. The profile may suit someon…

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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 Shiraz?

Shiraz takes 3 of 3 categories. Patchouly is rated 4.00/5 from 7 votes; Shiraz is rated 4.11/5 from 376 votes. Choose Patchouly for a warm spicy and woody character. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Shiraz for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Patchouly or Shiraz?

Shiraz lasts longest (Shiraz 74/100, Patchouly 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Patchouly or Shiraz?

Shiraz projects furthest (Shiraz 69/100, Patchouly 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Patchouly and Shiraz smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Clove, Bergamot, French labdanum and Peach.

Is Patchouly or Shiraz better for summer or winter?

Patchouly suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Patchouly and Shiraz?

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. Shiraz has top notes of Plum, French labdanum, Peach and Cassis, heart notes of Cinnamon, Clove, Nutmeg and Cardamom, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Virginia Cedar and Vanille.