Fragrance comparison

Patchouly vs Solo Tu

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 64 ratings analysed

Patchouly

Byblos

4.007 votes

Rank #59,054 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Solo Tu

Tristano Onofri

4.0457 votes

Rank #28,291 PowderyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Solo Tu takes 3 of 3 categories.

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

Patchouly0/3

Solo Tu3/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PatchoulyByblos

Solo TuTristano Onofri

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 20%Had 8%Want 73%

4.04/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 43%Had 24%Want 33%

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

35%Love

47%Like

4%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevitySolo Tu

SillageSolo Tu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value42

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody91%

vanilla83%

amber74%

patchouli65%

balsamic56%

powdery100%

floral92%

woody84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and amber

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

PeachAmalfi LemonBergamot

Heart

OrchidCarnationIrisYlang-YlangRoseLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

SandalwoodBenzoinAmberVanilleMuskVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Peach 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 season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring35

Summer26

Fall100

Winter78

Day85

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,054

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#28,291

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerSolo TuHigher 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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Released in 1991 by German Italian designer Tristano Onofri, Solo Tu opens with a burst of ripe peach, sharp Amalfi lemon, and crisp bergamot. The top notes quickly settle into a dense floral heart dominated by carnation, powdery iris, orchid, and ylang-ylang. Sandalwood, golden amber, benzoin, and vanilla ground the …

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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 Solo Tu?

Solo Tu takes 3 of 3 categories. Patchouly is rated 4.00/5 from 7 votes; Solo Tu is rated 4.04/5 from 57 votes. Choose Patchouly for a warm spicy and woody character. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Solo Tu for a powdery and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Patchouly or Solo Tu?

Solo Tu lasts longest (Solo Tu 73/100, Patchouly 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Patchouly or Solo Tu?

Solo Tu projects furthest (Solo Tu 67/100, Patchouly 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Patchouly and Solo Tu smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Peach and Benzoin.

Is Patchouly or Solo Tu better for summer or winter?

Patchouly suits evening wear; Solo Tu suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Patchouly and Solo Tu?

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. Solo Tu has top notes of Peach, Amalfi Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Orchid, Carnation, Iris and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sandalwood, Benzoin, Amber and Vanille.