Fragrance comparison

Rose Patchouli vs Terre Insolite

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 13 ratings analysed

Rose Patchouli

B96

3.1712 votes

Rank #67,103 WoodyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

1 wins

Terre Insolite

L'Empire des Sens

5.001 votes

Rank #58,597 AmberIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Terre Insolite takes 1 of 1 categories.

Rose Patchouli
Choose it for a woody and rose character. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Terre Insolite
Choose it for a amber and iris character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.

Rose Patchouli0/1

Terre Insolite1/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rose PatchouliB96

Terre InsoliteL'Empire des Sens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.17/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 38%Had 14%Want 48%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate54

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

rose91%

patchouli83%

amber74%

warm spicy65%

floral56%

amber100%

iris91%

woody83%

smoky74%

powdery65%

balsamic56%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody and amber

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

Precious WoodsJuniper

Heart

IncenseMusk

Base

IrisAmberwood

InformationalShared notesJuniper, Incense, Precious Woods and Amberwood. 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

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex13

Women88

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#67,103

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#58,597

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTerre InsoliteHigher 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…

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Terre Insolite opens with a crisp snap of juniper berry against dry cedar and pine tones. As the heart unfolds, cool smoky incense merges with clean musk before settling into a powdery iris and warm amberwood base. It is a quiet, woody fragrance for cool autumn afternoons and minimalist evening wear.

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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, Rose Patchouli or Terre Insolite?

Terre Insolite takes 1 of 1 categories. Rose Patchouli is rated 3.17/5 from 12 votes; Terre Insolite is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Rose Patchouli for a woody and rose character. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Terre Insolite for a amber and iris character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.

Do Rose Patchouli and Terre Insolite smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Juniper, Incense, Precious Woods and Amberwood.

Is Rose Patchouli or Terre Insolite better for summer or winter?

Rose Patchouli suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rose Patchouli and Terre Insolite?

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. Terre Insolite has top notes of Precious Woods and Juniper, heart notes of Incense and Musk, a base of Iris and Amberwood.