Fragrance comparison

White Patchouli vs Meftun

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 5,376 ratings analysed

White Patchouli

Tom Ford

3.805,286 votes

Rank #27,508 WoodyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

7 wins

Meftun

Regalien

3.9290 votes

Rank #9,197 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Meftun takes 7 of 7 categories.

White Patchouli
Choose it for a woody and patchouli character. Best in spring.
Meftun
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

White Patchouli0/7

Meftun7/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

White PatchouliTom Ford

MeftunRegalien

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 5,286 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

3.92/ 5 · 90 votes

Have 34%Had 9%Want 57%

Category winnerMeftunRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

40%Like

5%Ok

21%Dislike

2%Hate

5,286 votes

56%Love

29%Like

8%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

63 votes

Category winnerMeftunMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityMeftun

SillageMeftun

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value44

Category winnerMeftunBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

patchouli92%

white floral84%

floral77%

warm spicy69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

smoky69%

patchouli61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and patchouli

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

White FlowersCorianderPeonyBergamot

Heart

Ambrette (Musk Mallow)RoseJasmine

Base

PatchouliWoody NotesIncense

Top

CognacRumCorianderCinnamon

Heart

WormwoodRed BerriesBirch LeafAngelicaGinger

Base

PatchouliIncenseAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Sandalwood

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Patchouli and Incense. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter97

Day–

Night–

Spring64

Summer15

Fall100

Winter97

Day36

Night100

Category winnerMeftunMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex50

Women44

Men67

Unisex26

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,508

PerfumerGivaudan

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,197

PerfumerJorge Lee

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerMeftunHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

White Patchouli opens with a bright flash of peony and coriander, a sharp herbal kick that immediately distances itself from hippie-shop oils. As the fragrance settles on the skin, the earthy base emerges through a clean veil of jasmine and rose. It is a dry, woody scent that feels crisp rather than sweet, stripping t…

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Meftun by Regalien is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. Meftun was launched in 2021. The nose behind this fragrance is Jorge Lee. Top notes are Cognac, Rum, Coriander and Cinnamon; middle notes are Wormwood, Cinnamon, Red Berries, Birch Leaf, Angelica and Ginger; base notes are Patchouli, Incense, Ambrette…

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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, White Patchouli or Meftun?

Meftun takes 7 of 7 categories. White Patchouli is rated 3.80/5 from 5,286 votes; Meftun is rated 3.92/5 from 90 votes. Choose White Patchouli for a woody and patchouli character. Best in spring. Choose Meftun for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, White Patchouli or Meftun?

Meftun lasts longest (Meftun 83/100, White Patchouli 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, White Patchouli or Meftun?

Meftun projects furthest (Meftun 69/100, White Patchouli 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do White Patchouli and Meftun smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and patchouli accords. Common notes include Coriander, Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Patchouli and Incense.

Is White Patchouli or Meftun better for summer or winter?

For summer, Meftun is the stronger pick. For winter, White Patchouli is the stronger pick. Meftun suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in White Patchouli and Meftun?

White Patchouli has top notes of White Flowers, Coriander, Peony and Bergamot, heart notes of Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Rose and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Woody Notes and Incense. Meftun has top notes of Cognac, Rum, Coriander and Cinnamon, heart notes of Wormwood, Red Berries, Birch Leaf and Angelica, a base of Patchouli, Incense, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Sandalwood.