Patchouly (New) vs Western Leather Black
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
31%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Patchouly (New) takes 3 of 4 categories.
Patchouly (New)Choose it for a amber and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Western Leather BlackChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Patchouly (New)3/4
Western Leather Black1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Patchouly (New)
- Sillage & projection
- Patchouly (New)
- Value for money
- Patchouly (New)
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Western Leather Black
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Patchouly (New)Adopt ParfumsWestern Leather BlackAlexandre.JWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.67/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%
3.88/ 5 · 52 votes
Have 34%Had 14%Want 52%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
0%Like
67%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
38%Love
35%Like
6%Ok
19%Dislike
2%Hate
52 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPatchouly (New)
SillagePatchouly (New)
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPatchouly (New)Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
patchouli91%
vanilla83%
woody74%
warm spicy65%
balsamic56%
aromatic100%
citrus90%
fresh spicy80%
lavender70%
woody60%
amber50%
Scent match31%Clearly different · both amber and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Bergamot
Heart
Patchouli
Base
AmberVanilla
Top
LemonBergamotOrange
Heart
LavenderVetiverRosemaryCardamomPatchouli
Base
AmberVanilla
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Patchouli, Amber and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring96
Summer67
Fall100
Winter58
Day100
Night87
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#67,641
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#35,212
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerWestern Leather BlackHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPatchouly (New) by Adopt Parfums is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. Patchouly (New) was launched in 2022. Top note is Bergamot; middle note is Patchouli; base notes are Amber and Vanilla.
Reviews →Western Leather Black wears more like an aromatic lavender amber with a citrus edge than a literal leather jacket scent. It opens bright and brisk, then settles into lavender, vetiver, cardamom and soft vanilla warmth. If you want a masculine scent for cooler days, evenings, or smarter dress, that is where it usually …
Reviews →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 (New) or Western Leather Black?
Patchouly (New) takes 3 of 4 categories. Patchouly (New) is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes; Western Leather Black is rated 3.88/5 from 52 votes. Choose Patchouly (New) for a amber and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Western Leather Black for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Patchouly (New) or Western Leather Black?
Patchouly (New) lasts longest (Patchouly (New) 80/100, Western Leather Black 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Patchouly (New) or Western Leather Black?
Patchouly (New) projects furthest (Patchouly (New) 75/100, Western Leather Black 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Patchouly (New) and Western Leather Black smell similar?
Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Patchouli, Amber and Vanilla.
Is Patchouly (New) or Western Leather Black better for summer or winter?
Patchouly (New) suits day or night wear; Western Leather Black suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Patchouly (New) and Western Leather Black?
Patchouly (New) has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Patchouli, a base of Amber and Vanilla. Western Leather Black has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Lavender, Vetiver, Rosemary and Cardamom, a base of Amber and Vanilla.
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