Fragrance comparison

Rogue Man vs Sensual Patchouli

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 394 ratings analysed

6 wins

Rogue Man

Rihanna

3.86350 votes

Rank #8,770 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Sensual Patchouli

Angel Schlesser

3.8644 votes

Rank #32,765 PatchouliFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rogue Man takes 6 of 7 categories.

Rogue Man
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Sensual Patchouli
Choose it for a patchouli and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Rogue Man6/7

Sensual Patchouli1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rogue ManRihanna

Sensual PatchouliAngel Schlesser

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 350 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

3.86/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 42%Had 8%Want 50%

Category winnerRogue ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

50%Like

5%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

314 votes

34%Love

34%Like

18%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

44 votes

Category winnerRogue ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityRogue Man

SillageRogue Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value63

Category winnerRogue ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

sweet77%

aromatic69%

floral61%

patchouli100%

fresh spicy88%

warm spicy77%

woody65%

white floral53%

earthy42%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black PepperRosemaryClementineBergamot

Heart

Vanilla OrchidLabdanumJasmineCedar

Base

Tonka BeanAmberSandalwoodMuskPatchouli

Top

Black Pepper

Heart

Jasmine

Base

Patchouli

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Jasmine and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring82

Summer45

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring58

Summer54

Fall100

Winter69

Day87

Night100

Category winnerSensual PatchouliMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men78

Unisex17

Women5

Men59

Unisex27

Women15

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,770

PerfumerFrank Voelkl

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#32,765

PerfumerHamid Merati-Kashani

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRogue ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rogue Man opens with pepper, rosemary and bright citrus, then settles into a sweeter amber-tonka dry-down with soft woods and a light floral touch. It reads warm, slightly powdery and easy to wear rather than harsh or overly dark. This is a straightforward woody amber scent for men who want something affordable, versa…

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Angel Schlesser Sensual Patchouli opens with a sharp burst of crushed black pepper that immediately cuts through the air. As the top notes settle after ten minutes, an airy jasmine heart emerges, softening the harsh edges without turning sweet or overly floral. The dry down centers on a dense, earthy patchouli base wi…

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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, Rogue Man or Sensual Patchouli?

Rogue Man takes 6 of 7 categories. Rogue Man is rated 3.86/5 from 350 votes; Sensual Patchouli is rated 3.86/5 from 44 votes. Choose Rogue Man for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Sensual Patchouli for a patchouli and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Rogue Man or Sensual Patchouli?

Rogue Man lasts longest (Rogue Man 66/100, Sensual Patchouli 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rogue Man or Sensual Patchouli?

Rogue Man projects furthest (Rogue Man 61/100, Sensual Patchouli 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rogue Man and Sensual Patchouli smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Jasmine and Patchouli.

Is Rogue Man or Sensual Patchouli better for summer or winter?

For summer, Sensual Patchouli is the stronger pick. For winter, Rogue Man is the stronger pick. Sensual Patchouli suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rogue Man and Sensual Patchouli?

Rogue Man has top notes of Black Pepper, Rosemary, Clementine and Bergamot, heart notes of Vanilla Orchid, Labdanum, Jasmine and Cedar, a base of Tonka Bean, Amber, Sandalwood and Musk. Sensual Patchouli has top notes of Black Pepper, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of Patchouli.