Fragrance comparison

Sensual Patchouli vs Exclusif Oud

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 112 ratings analysed

Sensual Patchouli

Angel Schlesser

3.8644 votes

Rank #32,765 PatchouliFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Exclusif Oud

Maison Alhambra

3.8968 votes

Rank #9,549 Warm SpicyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Exclusif Oud takes 6 of 7 categories.

Sensual Patchouli
Choose it for a patchouli and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Exclusif Oud
Choose it for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Sensual Patchouli1/7

Exclusif Oud6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Sensual PatchouliAngel Schlesser

Exclusif OudMaison Alhambra

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 42%Had 8%Want 50%

3.89/ 5 · 68 votes

Have 50%Had 5%Want 45%

Category winnerExclusif OudRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

34%Like

18%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

44 votes

52%Love

24%Like

13%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

62 votes

Category winnerExclusif OudMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityExclusif Oud

SillageExclusif Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value82

Category winnerExclusif OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

patchouli100%

fresh spicy88%

warm spicy77%

woody65%

white floral53%

earthy42%

warm spicy100%

oud92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

leather69%

aromatic61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both warm spicy, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black Pepper

Heart

Jasmine

Base

Patchouli

Top

CardamomSaffronBlack PepperBergamot

Heart

AgarwoodLeatherRoseJasmine

Base

SandalwoodVetiverAmberPatchouli

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

Spring58

Summer54

Fall100

Winter69

Day87

Night100

Spring51

Summer20

Fall93

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerSensual PatchouliMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men59

Unisex27

Women15

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,765

PerfumerHamid Merati-Kashani

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,549

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerExclusif OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Exclusif Oud by Maison Alhambra is a spicy, woody oriental fragrance designed for those who appreciate bold, resinous profiles. It centers on an agarwood core supported by sharp black pepper and saffron, making it a distinct choice for cooler months. This scent provides a dense, aromatic presence that suits formal eve…

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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, Sensual Patchouli or Exclusif Oud?

Exclusif Oud takes 6 of 7 categories. Sensual Patchouli is rated 3.86/5 from 44 votes; Exclusif Oud is rated 3.89/5 from 68 votes. Choose Sensual Patchouli for a patchouli and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Exclusif Oud for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Sensual Patchouli or Exclusif Oud?

Exclusif Oud lasts longest (Exclusif Oud 76/100, Sensual Patchouli 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sensual Patchouli or Exclusif Oud?

Exclusif Oud projects furthest (Exclusif Oud 62/100, Sensual Patchouli 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sensual Patchouli and Exclusif Oud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Jasmine and Patchouli.

Is Sensual Patchouli or Exclusif Oud better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Sensual Patchouli and Exclusif Oud?

Sensual Patchouli has top notes of Black Pepper, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of Patchouli. Exclusif Oud has top notes of Cardamom, Saffron, Black Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Agarwood, Leather, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Amber and Patchouli.