Rose Patchouli vs Sound Of The Brave
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
33%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Rose Patchouli takes 3 of 5 categories.
Rose PatchouliChoose it for a woody and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Sound Of The BraveChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Rose Patchouli3/5
Sound Of The Brave2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Sound Of The Brave
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Rose Patchouli
- Sillage & projection
- Rose Patchouli
- Value for money
- Rose Patchouli
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Sound Of The Brave
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Rose PatchouliB96Sound Of The BraveDieselWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.17/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 38%Had 14%Want 48%
3.79/ 5 · 156 votes
Have 59%Had 16%Want 26%
Category winnerSound Of The BraveRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
17%Like
8%Ok
17%Dislike
25%Hate
12 votes · too few to score
28%Love
42%Like
19%Ok
6%Dislike
6%Hate
156 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityRose Patchouli
SillageRose Patchouli
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRose PatchouliBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
rose91%
patchouli83%
amber74%
warm spicy65%
floral56%
woody100%
amber90%
aromatic80%
citrus70%
balsamic60%
fresh spicy50%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both woody and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Water JasmineJuniper
Heart
RoseIncenseVioletBlack Currant
Base
PatchouliPrecious WoodsAmberwoodVetiverMusk
Top30 to 45 minutes
LemonJuniper
Heart2 to 3 hours
Sweet Grass
Base4 to 6 hours
Amberwood
InformationalShared notesJuniper and Amberwood. Durations are only published for Sound Of The Brave, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring33
Summer33
Fall100
Winter33
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer63
Fall84
Winter54
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#64,706
PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#36,785
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerSound Of The BraveHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotRose 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 →Sound Of The Brave by Diesel brings a crisp, energetic start built around tart lemon and brisk juniper. As the sharp opening settles, a distinctive middle note of sweet grass emerges, offering an herbal, sunlit green character that feels cleanly outdoor inspired. The base relies on amberwood to provide warm, woody str…
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 Sound Of The Brave?
Rose Patchouli takes 3 of 5 categories. Rose Patchouli is rated 3.17/5 from 12 votes; Sound Of The Brave is rated 3.79/5 from 156 votes. Choose Rose Patchouli for a woody and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Sound Of The Brave for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Rose Patchouli or Sound Of The Brave?
Rose Patchouli lasts longest (Rose Patchouli 80/100, Sound Of The Brave 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Rose Patchouli or Sound Of The Brave?
Rose Patchouli projects furthest (Rose Patchouli 71/100, Sound Of The Brave 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Rose Patchouli and Sound Of The Brave smell similar?
Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Juniper and Amberwood.
Is Rose Patchouli or Sound Of The Brave better for summer or winter?
Rose Patchouli suits day or night wear; Sound Of The Brave suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Rose Patchouli and Sound Of The Brave?
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. Sound Of The Brave has top notes of Lemon and Juniper, heart notes of Sweet Grass, a base of Amberwood.
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