Fragrance comparison

Patchouly vs Purple Blue

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 66 ratings analysed

Patchouly

Le Blanc

5.002 votes

Rank #55,167 PatchouliWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Purple Blue

Naseem

4.1864 votes

Rank #25,706 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Purple Blue takes 2 of 3 categories.

Patchouly
Choose it for a patchouli and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Purple Blue
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Patchouly1/3

Purple Blue2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PatchoulyLe Blanc

Purple BlueNaseem

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 38%Had 13%Want 50%

4.18/ 5 · 64 votes

Have 40%Had 8%Want 53%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

48%Love

28%Like

7%Ok

15%Dislike

2%Hate

54 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityPatchouly

SillagePurple Blue

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value78

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

patchouli100%

warm spicy90%

tropical80%

woody70%

fruity60%

earthy50%

fruity100%

sweet90%

fresh80%

tropical70%

floral60%

musky50%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both fruity and tropical

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

PatchouliTropical FruitsSpicy Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Top

PearTropical FruitsGreen Apple

Heart

Sweet NotesFreesiaJasmine

Base

White MuskPatchouliTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesPatchouli and Tropical Fruits. Durations are only published for Patchouly, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring76

Summer100

Fall24

Winter7

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men2

Unisex33

Women65

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,167

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,706

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerPurple BlueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Patchouly by Le Blanc offers an unexpected twist on traditional earthy scents by balancing dark patchouli with sweet tropical fruits and lively spicy notes. The opening delivers an immediate burst of fresh, fruity brightness that keeps the composition approachable rather than heavy. As it develops, warm spicy tones mi…

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Purple Blue by Naseem smells like a bright fruity musk built around pear, green apple and a tropical sweetness. It opens juicy and fresh, then softens into a sweeter floral heart before settling into white musk, tonka and a light patchouli base. It looks best suited to warm weather, daytime wear and shoppers who enjoy…

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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 Purple Blue?

Purple Blue takes 2 of 3 categories. Patchouly is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Purple Blue is rated 4.18/5 from 64 votes. Choose Patchouly for a patchouli and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Purple Blue for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Patchouly or Purple Blue?

They last about the same: Patchouly 70/100, Purple Blue 68/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Patchouly or Purple Blue?

Purple Blue projects furthest (Purple Blue 62/100, Patchouly 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Patchouly and Purple Blue smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and tropical accords. Common notes include Patchouli and Tropical Fruits.

Is Patchouly or Purple Blue better for summer or winter?

Patchouly suits day or night wear; Purple Blue suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Patchouly and Purple Blue?

Patchouly features Patchouli, Tropical Fruits and Spicy Notes. Purple Blue has top notes of Pear, Tropical Fruits and Green Apple, heart notes of Sweet Notes, Freesia and Jasmine, a base of White Musk, Patchouli and Tonka Bean.