Fragrance comparison

Twinset vs Patchouli Citrus

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 125 ratings analysed

3 wins

Twinset

Twinset Milano · 2019

4.506 votes

Rank #38,270 RoseFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Patchouli Citrus

The 7 Virtues

3.42119 votes

Rank #16,086 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Twinset takes 3 of 4 categories.

Twinset
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Patchouli Citrus
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Twinset3/4

Patchouli Citrus1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TwinsetTwinset Milano

Patchouli CitrusThe 7 Virtues

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 15%Had 3%Want 82%

3.42/ 5 · 119 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

20%Love

33%Like

23%Ok

18%Dislike

7%Hate

119 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityTwinset

SillageTwinset

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value53

Category winnerTwinsetBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

floral92%

woody84%

fresh77%

citrus69%

amber61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

earthy69%

fruity61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

SaltMandarin OrangeCassis

Heart2-4 hrs

Rose de MaiBulgarian RosePeony

Base6-8 hrs

Rice BasmatiAmbroxanCedar

Top

BergamotMandarin OrangePeachCassisBlack Pepper

Heart

Rose GeraniumPeonyJasmine

Base

MossPatchouliCedarAmberSandalwood

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Cassis, Peony and Cedar. Durations are only published for Twinset, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall20

Winter60

Day100

Night23

Spring100

Summer89

Fall55

Winter25

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 40%Work 32%Date 20%Party 9%

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,270

PerfumerDora Baghriche

Launched2019

Reviews1

Overall rank#16,086

PerfumerJulie Pluchet

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerPatchouli CitrusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Twinset opens with a bright flash of sparkling mandarin orange, tart cassis buds, and a distinct pinch of dry sea salt. That salty top cuts clean through the initial burst of alcohol, steering the opening away from sticky fruit syrup. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus settles into a lush floral bouquet led by Bulgari…

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Patchouli Citrus opens brighter than it dries down, with bergamot and mandarin giving a clean lift before peony, geranium and jasmine pull it into a more floral, slightly old-fashioned direction. The patchouli sits close to the heart of the fragrance, adding earthy spice and softness rather than a dark, heavy base. Th…

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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, Twinset or Patchouli Citrus?

Twinset takes 3 of 4 categories. Twinset is rated 4.50/5 from 6 votes; Patchouli Citrus is rated 3.42/5 from 119 votes. Choose Twinset for a rose and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Patchouli Citrus for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Twinset or Patchouli Citrus?

Twinset lasts longest (Twinset 77/100, Patchouli Citrus 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Twinset or Patchouli Citrus?

Twinset projects furthest (Twinset 73/100, Patchouli Citrus 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Twinset and Patchouli Citrus smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Cassis, Peony and Cedar.

Is Twinset or Patchouli Citrus better for summer or winter?

Twinset suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Twinset and Patchouli Citrus?

Twinset has top notes of Salt, Mandarin Orange and Cassis, heart notes of Rose de Mai, Bulgarian Rose and Peony, a base of Rice Basmati, Ambroxan and Cedar. Patchouli Citrus has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Peach and Cassis, heart notes of Rose Geranium, Peony and Jasmine, a base of Moss, Patchouli, Cedar and Amber.