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White Patchouli vs Patchouli

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

Updated 5,314 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Patchouli takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • White Patchouli

    Choose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

  • Patchouli

    Choose it for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

White Patchouli2/7
Patchouli5/7
Ratings & consensus
Patchouli
Community sentiment
Patchouli
Longevity
White Patchouli
Sillage & projection
White Patchouli
Value for money
Patchouli
Versatility
Patchouli
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Patchouli

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
White PatchouliTom Ford
PatchouliJust Jack
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.80/ 5 · 5,286 votes
Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%
4.32/ 5 · 28 votes
Have 45%Had 9%Want 46%
Category winnerPatchouliRating 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

50%Love
36%Like
11%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate

28 votes

Category winnerPatchouliMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate70
⏱ Longevity58
〰 Sillage54
♥ Love / hate83
Category winners

LongevityWhite Patchouli

SillageWhite Patchouli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value38
¤ Price value89
Category winnerPatchouliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
patchouli92%
white floral84%
floral77%
warm spicy69%
aromatic61%
patchouli100%
woody92%
citrus84%
warm spicy77%
white floral69%
earthy61%
Scent match72%Closely related · both woody, patchouli and white floral

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
CorianderBergamotPeony
Heart
JasmineRose
Base
PatchouliWoody Notes
InformationalShared notesCoriander, Peony, Bergamot and Rose. 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–
Spring95
Summer68
Fall100
Winter79
Day100
Night47
Category winnerPatchouliMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men6
Unisex50
Women44
Men4
Unisex40
Women56
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,508

PerfumerGivaudan

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,687

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2019

Reviews4

Category winnerPatchouliHigher 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…

Reviews →

Just Jack Patchouli offers an accessible take on the classic earthy theme. It pairs the herbal depth of patchouli with a bright splash of bergamot and soft peony petals. The scent wears light on the skin, making it a comfortable option for daytime office wear during spring and autumn.

Reviews →
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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, White Patchouli or Patchouli?

Patchouli takes 5 of 7 categories. White Patchouli is rated 3.80/5 from 5,286 votes; Patchouli is rated 4.32/5 from 28 votes. Choose White Patchouli for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Patchouli for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, White Patchouli or Patchouli?

White Patchouli lasts longest (White Patchouli 73/100, Patchouli 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, White Patchouli or Patchouli?

White Patchouli projects furthest (White Patchouli 65/100, Patchouli 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do White Patchouli and Patchouli smell similar?

Closely related: a 72% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, patchouli and white floral accords. Common notes include Coriander, Peony, Bergamot and Rose.

Is White Patchouli or Patchouli better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in White Patchouli and Patchouli?

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. Patchouli has top notes of Coriander, Bergamot and Peony, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Patchouli and Woody Notes.

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