Fragrance comparison

Real Man vs Patchouli Dust

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 76 ratings analysed

Real Man

Evgeniya Borisova

3.502 votes

Rank #58,872 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Patchouli Dust

Pana Dora

4.0474 votes

Rank #10,229 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Patchouli Dust takes 3 of 4 categories.

Real Man
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Patchouli Dust
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Real Man1/4

Patchouli Dust3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Real ManEvgeniya Borisova

Patchouli DustPana Dora

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

4.04/ 5 · 74 votes

Have 30%Had 11%Want 59%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

50%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

46%Love

30%Like

11%Ok

9%Dislike

4%Hate

74 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityPatchouli Dust

SillagePatchouli Dust

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value34

Category winnerReal ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

vanilla77%

amber69%

leather61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

patchouli77%

earthy69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both warm spicy, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotCardamomSaffronCypress

Heart2-3 hrs

JasmineNutmegRose

Base6-8 hrs

Tonka BeanVanillaLeatherAmber

Top

PatchouliCypressArtemisiaSaffronCardamom

Heart

VetiverTaif RoseNutmeg

Base

Agarwood (Oud)VanillaAmberCedarTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Saffron, Cypress and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for Real Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Spring76

Summer24

Fall100

Winter95

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 36%Casual 28%Work 21%Party 15%

Men55

Unisex34

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,872

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#10,229

PerfumerIbrahim Al Zoabi

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerPatchouli DustHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Real Man by Evgeniya Borisova delivers a grounded mix of crisp citrus, dry woods, and warm spices that quickly morphs into smooth leather. The opening hits with sharp bergamot, fresh cypress, and a distinct punch of green cardamom. Give it ten minutes. Once the initial solvent lift settles, the heart reveals rich nutm…

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Pana Dora Patchouli Dust opens with a sharp spike of green cypress and herbal artemisia that cuts cleanly through cold autumn air. Beneath the crisp opening, dark patchouli and bittersweet saffron form a dense, smoky core. As hours pass on skin, rich agarwood and warm vanilla soften the cedar base into a dry, resinous…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Real Man or Patchouli Dust?

Patchouli Dust takes 3 of 4 categories. Real Man is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes; Patchouli Dust is rated 4.04/5 from 74 votes. Choose Real Man for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Patchouli Dust for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Real Man or Patchouli Dust?

Patchouli Dust lasts longest (Patchouli Dust 76/100, Real Man 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Real Man or Patchouli Dust?

Patchouli Dust projects furthest (Patchouli Dust 61/100, Real Man 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Real Man and Patchouli Dust smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Saffron, Cypress and Nutmeg.

Is Real Man or Patchouli Dust better for summer or winter?

Real Man suits evening wear; Patchouli Dust suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Real Man and Patchouli Dust?

Real Man has top notes of Bergamot, Cardamom, Saffron and Cypress, heart notes of Jasmine, Nutmeg and Rose, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Leather and Amber. Patchouli Dust has top notes of Patchouli, Cypress, Artemisia and Saffron, heart notes of Vetiver, Taif Rose and Nutmeg, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Vanilla, Amber and Cedar.