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Rose Patchouli vs No. 2 Extreme

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

Updated 214 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No. 2 Extreme takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • Rose Patchouli

    Choose it for a woody and rose character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

  • No. 2 Extreme

    Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Rose Patchouli1/5
No. 2 Extreme4/5
Ratings & consensus
No. 2 Extreme
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
No. 2 Extreme
Sillage & projection
No. 2 Extreme
Value for money
Rose Patchouli
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
No. 2 Extreme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Rose PatchouliB96
No. 2 ExtremeAus Liebe zum Duft
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.17/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 38%Had 14%Want 48%
4.26/ 5 · 202 votes
Have 25%Had 9%Want 66%
Category winnerNo. 2 ExtremeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
33%Love
17%Like
8%Ok
17%Dislike
25%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

71%Love
29%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage71
♥ Love / hate54
⏱ Longevity86
〰 Sillage78
♥ Love / hate80
Category winners

LongevityNo. 2 Extreme

SillageNo. 2 Extreme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value75
¤ Price value72
Category winnerRose PatchouliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
rose91%
patchouli83%
amber74%
warm spicy65%
floral56%
woody100%
warm spicy92%
leather84%
citrus77%
powdery69%
animalic61%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Water JasmineJuniper
Heart
RoseIncenseVioletBlack Currant
Base
PatchouliPrecious WoodsAmberwoodVetiverMusk
Top
Black CurrantGrapefruitBergamotGingerSaffronLimeCherry
Heart
IrisVioletBlack PepperCloveRed PepperFig LeafRoseJasmine
Base
LeatherAmberSandalwoodVetiverCedarVanillaPatchouliIncense
InformationalShared notesRose, Incense, Violet and Black Currant. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring33
Summer33
Fall100
Winter33
Day100
Night100
Spring50
Summer50
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex13
Women88
Men50
Unisex0
Women50
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#67,694

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,955

PerfumerMarcus Betzer

Launched—

Reviews45

Category winnerNo. 2 ExtremeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rose Patchouli by B96 is a floral woody musk scent for women, signed by perfumer Bertrand Duchaufour. It centers on a deep, resinous rose paired with earthy patchouli and a touch of incense. This 2021 release fits well for cooler autumn evenings, offering a sophisticated profile for those who appreciate woody floral s…

Reviews →

No. 2 Extreme is a woody, spicy leather fragrance with a bright fruit and citrus lift at the start. Black currant, grapefruit, lime and ginger give the opening bite, while iris, violet and pepper move it into a drier, more textured heart. The base is the main event: leather, amber, woods, incense, patchouli and tonka …

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, Rose Patchouli or No. 2 Extreme?

No. 2 Extreme takes 4 of 5 categories. Rose Patchouli is rated 3.17/5 from 12 votes; No. 2 Extreme is rated 4.26/5 from 202 votes. Choose Rose Patchouli for a woody and rose character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose No. 2 Extreme for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Rose Patchouli or No. 2 Extreme?

No. 2 Extreme lasts longest (No. 2 Extreme 86/100, Rose Patchouli 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rose Patchouli or No. 2 Extreme?

No. 2 Extreme projects furthest (No. 2 Extreme 78/100, Rose Patchouli 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rose Patchouli and No. 2 Extreme smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Rose, Incense, Violet and Black Currant.

Is Rose Patchouli or No. 2 Extreme better for summer or winter?

Rose Patchouli suits day or night wear; No. 2 Extreme suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rose Patchouli and No. 2 Extreme?

Rose Patchouli has top notes of Water Jasmine and Juniper, heart notes of Rose, Incense, Violet and Black Currant, a base of Patchouli, Precious Woods, Amberwood and Vetiver. No. 2 Extreme has top notes of Black Currant, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Ginger, heart notes of Iris, Violet, Black Pepper and Clove, a base of Leather, Amber, Sandalwood and Vetiver.

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