Sublime vs Dolce & Sense Patchouli
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
52%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Sublime takes 4 of 5 categories.
SublimeChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Dolce & Sense PatchouliChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Sublime4/5
Dolce & Sense Patchouli1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Sublime
- Sillage & projection
- Sublime
- Value for money
- Dolce & Sense Patchouli
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Sublime
- Fragranxe ranking
- Sublime
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
SublimeChauganDolce & Sense PatchouliParis ElyseesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.61/ 5 · 31 votes
Have 26%Had 19%Want 56%
4.00/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 32%Had 16%Want 52%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate16%Love
55%Like
6%Ok
19%Dislike
3%Hate
31 votes
50%Love
25%Like
0%Ok
25%Dislike
0%Hate
8 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySublime
SillageSublime
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerDolce & Sense PatchouliBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
warm spicy92%
amber84%
fruity77%
leather69%
rose61%
amber100%
woody91%
warm spicy83%
patchouli74%
balsamic65%
smoky56%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, amber and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
RoseBlack PepperGinger
Heart2 to 4 hours
RaspberryIncense
Base5 to 8 hours
SandalwoodLeatherWoodsy NotesAmber
Top15 to 30 minutes
Black PepperBitter OrangeRosemaryFennelRaspberry
Heart2 to 3 hours
PatchouliIncenseSandalwoodLabdanum
Base3 to 4 hours
AmberVanilla
Category winnerSublimeLongest dry-down: 5 to 8 hours
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring88
Summer50
Fall100
Winter88
Day100
Night63
Spring67
Summer67
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
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#49,682
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#61,814
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerSublimeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSublime by Chaugan presents a spicy, sweet floral composition rooted in dark woods and resins. The fragrance opens with a burst of crisp rose, cracked black pepper, and warm ginger, giving an energetic and spicy introduction. As the opening settles, a sweeter heart emerges, pairing ripe raspberry and lush rose petals …
Reviews →Dolce & Sense Patchouli offers an earthy, resinous profile built around warm amber and woody tones. The fragrance opens with an unusual burst of bitter orange, tart raspberry, and cracked black pepper, balanced by herbal touches of rosemary and fennel. As the bright initial burst recedes, rich patchouli takes center s…
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, Sublime or Dolce & Sense Patchouli?
Sublime takes 4 of 5 categories. Sublime is rated 3.61/5 from 31 votes; Dolce & Sense Patchouli is rated 4.00/5 from 8 votes. Choose Sublime for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Dolce & Sense Patchouli for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Sublime or Dolce & Sense Patchouli?
Sublime lasts longest (Sublime 72/100, Dolce & Sense Patchouli 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Sublime or Dolce & Sense Patchouli?
Sublime projects furthest (Sublime 75/100, Dolce & Sense Patchouli 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Sublime and Dolce & Sense Patchouli smell similar?
Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Raspberry, Incense and Sandalwood.
Is Sublime or Dolce & Sense Patchouli better for summer or winter?
Sublime suits daytime wear; Dolce & Sense Patchouli suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Sublime and Dolce & Sense Patchouli?
Sublime has top notes of Rose, Black Pepper and Ginger, heart notes of Raspberry and Incense, a base of Sandalwood, Leather, Woodsy Notes and Amber. Dolce & Sense Patchouli has top notes of Black Pepper, Bitter Orange, Rosemary and Fennel, heart notes of Patchouli, Incense, Sandalwood and Labdanum, a base of Amber and Vanilla.
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