Fragrance comparison

RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА) vs Feu Patchouli

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 344 ratings analysed

RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА)

SYF

3.229 votes

Rank #62,308 AmberMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Feu Patchouli

Maison Rebatchi

3.97335 votes

Rank #3,021 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Feu Patchouli takes 3 of 4 categories.

RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА)
Choose it for a amber and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Feu Patchouli
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА)1/4

Feu Patchouli3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Feu Patchouli
Sillage & projection: RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА)
Value for money: Feu Patchouli
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Feu Patchouli

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА)SYF

Feu PatchouliMaison Rebatchi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.22/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

3.97/ 5 · 335 votes

Have 46%Had 12%Want 42%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

22%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

41%Love

39%Like

12%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

252 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate56

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityFeu Patchouli

SillageRUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value60

Category winnerFeu PatchouliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

musky92%

metallic84%

earthy77%

warm spicy69%

fresh spicy61%

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

patchouli61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both warm spicy and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Metallic notesMuskMyrrhEarthy NotesBlack RoseArtemisiaBlack PepperWoody NotesIncenseOzonic notesLeatherRaspberry

No top / heart / base split published

Top

CitronAldehydesBergamotSweet OrangeCassisPink PepperBlack Pepper

Heart

WormwoodClovesCarnationCinnamon

Base

PatchouliOakmossDriftwoodIncenseLabdanumMyrrhMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesMusk, Myrrh, Black Pepper and Incense. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Spring79

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

Men44

Unisex48

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,308

PerfumerMichael Bootz

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#3,021

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews54

Category winnerFeu PatchouliHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

RUZHA CHORNA by SYF opens with a striking metallic bite paired with dark, earthy black rose. As it settles, notes of myrrh and incense provide a resinous depth, grounding the composition. This unisex scent suits those who prefer bold, challenging profiles for cooler evenings. It is a dense, moody fragrance that sits c…

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Feu Patchouli by Maison Rebatchi offers a complex woody chypre profile built around citrus and spice. The opening sparkles with citron and aldehydes, while the base grounds the scent with patchouli, oakmoss, and incense. It functions best as an autumn signature for those who enjoy resinous, textured woods with a dappe…

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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, RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА) or Feu Patchouli?

Feu Patchouli takes 3 of 4 categories. RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА) is rated 3.22/5 from 9 votes; Feu Patchouli is rated 3.97/5 from 335 votes. Choose RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА) for a amber and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Feu Patchouli for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА) or Feu Patchouli?

Feu Patchouli lasts longest (Feu Patchouli 76/100, RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА) 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА) or Feu Patchouli?

Projection is very close: RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА) 69/100, Feu Patchouli 67/100 for sillage.

Do RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА) and Feu Patchouli smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Musk, Myrrh, Black Pepper and Incense.

Is RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА) or Feu Patchouli better for summer or winter?

RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА) suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА) and Feu Patchouli?

RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА) features Metallic notes, Musk, Myrrh, Earthy Notes and Black Rose. Feu Patchouli has top notes of Citron, Aldehydes, Bergamot and Sweet Orange, heart notes of Wormwood, Cloves, Carnation and Cinnamon, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, Driftwood and Incense.