Fragrance comparison

Patchoulystan vs Oud Maharaji

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 47 ratings analysed

Patchoulystan

ArteOlfatto

3.673 votes

Rank #67,504 WoodyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Oud Maharaji

Antonio Visconti

4.2044 votes

Rank #12,507 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud Maharaji takes 2 of 2 categories.

Patchoulystan
Choose it for a woody and patchouli character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Oud Maharaji
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Patchoulystan0/2

Oud Maharaji2/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PatchoulystanArteOlfatto

Oud MaharajiAntonio Visconti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 6%Had 6%Want 88%

4.20/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 22%Had 7%Want 70%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

45%Love

45%Like

0%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

33 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageOud Maharaji

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value25

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

patchouli91%

vanilla83%

powdery74%

warm spicy65%

balsamic56%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

sweet84%

oud77%

soft spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Cedar

Heart

PatchouliSandalwood

Base

VanillaMusk

Top

FenugreekArtemisiaLemon

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)SandalwoodPatchouliCedar

Base

LicoriceTobaccoVanillaAmbergrisMusk

InformationalShared notesCedar, Patchouli, Sandalwood 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 season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring57

Summer29

Fall100

Winter57

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#67,504

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,507

PerfumerAntonio Visconti

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerOud MaharajiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Patchoulystan reads as a woody patchouli fragrance softened by sandalwood, vanilla and musk. The structure suggests a dry cedar opening, then a smoother, slightly powdery heart that turns warmer and creamier as it settles. This is likely to suit patchouli lovers who want something polished rather than rough or overly …

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Oud Maharaji opens with a sweet, spicy rush that reviewers describe as caramel-like, cinnamon-toned, and rich with licorice. As it settles, sandalwood, tobacco, vanilla, and soft woods take over, giving it a creamy, slightly balsamic feel more than a harsh oud blast. This suits wearers who like warm, textured oriental…

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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, Patchoulystan or Oud Maharaji?

Oud Maharaji takes 2 of 2 categories. Patchoulystan is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes; Oud Maharaji is rated 4.20/5 from 44 votes. Choose Patchoulystan for a woody and patchouli character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Oud Maharaji for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which projects more, Patchoulystan or Oud Maharaji?

Oud Maharaji projects furthest (Oud Maharaji 74/100, Patchoulystan 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Patchoulystan and Oud Maharaji smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Cedar, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Vanilla.

Is Patchoulystan or Oud Maharaji better for summer or winter?

Patchoulystan suits evening wear; Oud Maharaji suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Patchoulystan and Oud Maharaji?

Patchoulystan has top notes of Cedar, heart notes of Patchouli and Sandalwood, a base of Vanilla and Musk. Oud Maharaji has top notes of Fenugreek, Artemisia and Lemon, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood, Patchouli and Cedar, a base of Licorice, Tobacco, Vanilla and Ambergris.