Fragrance comparison

The Dawn vs Patiala

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 449 ratings analysed

The Dawn

Asad Siddiki

5.002 votes

Rank #36,753 AquaticMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Patiala

Thameen

3.99447 votes

Rank #2,840 RoseCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

The Dawn
Choose it for a aquatic and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Patiala
Choose it for a rose and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

The Dawn2/4

Patiala2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The DawnAsad Siddiki

PatialaThameen

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 13%Had 0%Want 88%

3.99/ 5 · 447 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

49%Love

30%Like

11%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

374 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityPatiala

SillageThe Dawn

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value46

Category winnerThe DawnBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aquatic100%

musky92%

woody84%

amber77%

citrus69%

fresh61%

rose100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

aldehydic77%

amber69%

fresh61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both citrus, amber and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Dew DropCitrusesNaturalCalm™

Heart

Solar NotesMarine notesFloral NotesGreen Notes

Base

CetaloxMuskClearwoodOakmossAmber

Top

AldehydesCitruses

Heart

RoseOrange Blossom

Base

AmberMuskOakmoss

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Musk, Oakmoss and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter75

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men6

Unisex29

Women65

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,753

PerfumerAsad Ali Siddiki

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#2,840

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews64

Category winnerPatialaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Dawn reads as a bright aquatic musk with a dewy citrus opening, a sunlit marine heart, and a clean woody-amber base. On paper, it looks aimed at people who like fresh scents with a polished, modern texture rather than a salty or heavy beach style. Early wear data suggests moderate to long-lasting performance with …

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Patiala opens with a bright, sparkling mix of aldehydes and citrus, then settles into a sweet rose and orange blossom heart with a polished, musky amber base. It reads refined and airy at first, but several wearers find the drydown softer, sweeter, and less distinctive. This is a rose-forward niche scent that can suit…

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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, The Dawn or Patiala?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. The Dawn is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Patiala is rated 3.99/5 from 447 votes. Choose The Dawn for a aquatic and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Patiala for a rose and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, The Dawn or Patiala?

Patiala lasts longest (Patiala 75/100, The Dawn 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Dawn or Patiala?

The Dawn projects furthest (The Dawn 75/100, Patiala 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Dawn and Patiala smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, amber and fresh accords. Common notes include Citruses, Musk, Oakmoss and Amber.

Is The Dawn or Patiala better for summer or winter?

The Dawn suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Dawn and Patiala?

The Dawn has top notes of Dew Drop, Citruses and NaturalCalm™, heart notes of Solar Notes, Marine notes, Floral Notes and Green Notes, a base of Cetalox, Musk, Clearwood and Oakmoss. Patiala has top notes of Aldehydes and Citruses, heart notes of Rose and Orange Blossom, a base of Amber, Musk and Oakmoss.