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White Patchouli vs Canali Men

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

Updated 372 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

White Patchouli takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • White Patchouli

    Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Canali Men

    Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

White Patchouli3/4
Canali Men1/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
White Patchouli
Sillage & projection
White Patchouli
Value for money
White Patchouli
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Canali Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
White PatchouliAlyssa Ashley
Canali MenCanali
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.67/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 31%Had 11%Want 58%
4.34/ 5 · 366 votes
Have 40%Had 29%Want 31%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
67%Love
33%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

50%Love
42%Like
1%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate

366 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate92
⏱ Longevity64
〰 Sillage57
♥ Love / hate84
Category winners

LongevityWhite Patchouli

SillageWhite Patchouli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value83
¤ Price value50
Category winnerWhite PatchouliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
woody90%
powdery80%
citrus70%
iris60%
warm spicy50%
woody100%
citrus92%
aromatic84%
white floral77%
powdery69%
sweet61%
Scent match57%Closely related · both woody, white floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Mandarin OrangeOrange Blossom
Heart
JasmineIrisPatchouliSpices
Base
SandalwoodVetiver
Top30 to 45 minutes
NutmegCorianderPineappleMandarin OrangeCardamomBergamotOrangeApple
Heart2 to 3 hours
Orange BlossomVioletJasmineLily
Base4 to 6 hours
LeatherVetiverCedarIrisMuskSandalwoodTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Iris. Durations are only published for Canali Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer20
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night80
Spring89
Summer78
Fall100
Winter82
Day100
Night85
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex11
Women89
Men92
Unisex8
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,012

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#28,518

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCanali MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

White Patchouli is a jasmine and iris led white floral with a bright mandarin and orange blossom lift, then a powdery, softly spicy heart that settles into smooth woods. Despite the name, the patchouli reads more like a clean backdrop than a dark, earthy main theme. It can wear quite strong and noticeably feminine on …

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Canali Men by Canali brings together crisp fruit, bright spices, and a grounded base of woods and leather. Crafted by perfumer Pierre Bourdon, the composition opens with a lively blend of mandarin orange, bergamot, pineapple, and crisp apple, dusted with nutmeg and cardamom. As the brightness softens, a classic floral…

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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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Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, White Patchouli or Canali Men?

White Patchouli takes 3 of 4 categories. White Patchouli is rated 4.67/5 from 6 votes; Canali Men is rated 4.34/5 from 366 votes. Choose White Patchouli for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Canali Men for a woody and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, White Patchouli or Canali Men?

White Patchouli lasts longest (White Patchouli 72/100, Canali Men 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, White Patchouli or Canali Men?

White Patchouli projects furthest (White Patchouli 65/100, Canali Men 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do White Patchouli and Canali Men smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Iris.

Is White Patchouli or Canali Men better for summer or winter?

White Patchouli suits daytime wear; Canali Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in White Patchouli and Canali Men?

White Patchouli has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Jasmine, Iris, Patchouli and Spices, a base of Sandalwood and Vetiver. Canali Men has top notes of Nutmeg, Coriander, Pineapple and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Violet, Jasmine and Lily, a base of Leather, Vetiver, Cedar and Iris.

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