Fragrance comparison

Water Ivy vs Patchouli Citrus

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 204 ratings analysed

Water Ivy

Brocard

3.3185 votes

Rank #21,373 FreshFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

12%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Patchouli Citrus

The 7 Virtues

3.42119 votes

Rank #17,575 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Patchouli Citrus takes 6 of 7 categories.

Water Ivy
Choose it for a fresh and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Patchouli Citrus
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Water Ivy1/7

Patchouli Citrus6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Water IvyBrocard

Patchouli CitrusThe 7 Virtues

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.31/ 5 · 85 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

3.42/ 5 · 119 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerPatchouli CitrusRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

31%Like

22%Ok

24%Dislike

6%Hate

85 votes

20%Love

33%Like

23%Ok

18%Dislike

7%Hate

119 votes

Category winnerPatchouli CitrusMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityPatchouli Citrus

SillagePatchouli Citrus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value53

Category winnerWater IvyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

fresh100%

floral92%

green84%

aquatic77%

white floral69%

musky61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

earthy69%

fruity61%

Scent match12%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Watery NotesBergamotPeach

Heart

IvyJasminePeonyBellflower

Base

White MuskMoss

Top

BergamotMandarin OrangePeachCassisBlack Pepper

Heart

Rose GeraniumPeonyJasmine

Base

MossPatchouliCedarAmberSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Peach, Jasmine and Peony. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring74

Summer100

Fall46

Winter29

Day100

Night27

Spring100

Summer89

Fall55

Winter25

Day–

Night–

Category winnerPatchouli CitrusMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex31

Women69

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,373

PerfumerPatrice Martin

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#17,575

PerfumerJulie Pluchet

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerPatchouli CitrusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Brocard Water Ivy opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, watery notes, and crisp peach. The initial spray feels cold and green rather than sweet or fruity. Within minutes, crushed ivy leaves and white floral notes of jasmine, peony, and bellflower emerge on skin. The floral heart carries an intense, soapy brightness th…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Water Ivy or Patchouli Citrus?

Patchouli Citrus takes 6 of 7 categories. Water Ivy is rated 3.31/5 from 85 votes; Patchouli Citrus is rated 3.42/5 from 119 votes. Choose Water Ivy for a fresh and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Patchouli Citrus for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Water Ivy or Patchouli Citrus?

Patchouli Citrus lasts longest (Patchouli Citrus 61/100, Water Ivy 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Water Ivy or Patchouli Citrus?

Patchouli Citrus projects furthest (Patchouli Citrus 52/100, Water Ivy 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Water Ivy and Patchouli Citrus smell similar?

Clearly different: a 12% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Peach, Jasmine and Peony.

Is Water Ivy or Patchouli Citrus better for summer or winter?

For summer, Water Ivy is the stronger pick. For winter, Water Ivy is the stronger pick. Water Ivy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Water Ivy and Patchouli Citrus?

Water Ivy has top notes of Watery Notes, Bergamot and Peach, heart notes of Ivy, Jasmine, Peony and Bellflower, a base of White Musk and Moss. 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.