Fragrance comparison

Xcel vs Patchouli Estratto

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2 ratings analysed

2 wins

Xcel

Womo

4.001 votes

Rank #66,685 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

Patchouli Estratto

Nobile 1942

1.001 votes

Rank #75,799 PatchouliWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Xcel takes 2 of 3 categories.

Xcel
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Patchouli Estratto
Choose it for a patchouli and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Xcel2/3

Patchouli Estratto1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

XcelWomo

Patchouli EstrattoNobile 1942

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

1.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate0

Category winners

LongevityXcel

SillagePatchouli Estratto

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

amber69%

fresh spicy61%

patchouli100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

amber77%

citrus69%

balsamic61%

Scent match61%Closely related · both warm spicy, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeOrangeBergamotNeroli

Heart

GeraniumOrange BlossomCardamom

Base

LabdanumLeatherVanillaSandalwoodSaffronVetiverMyrrh

Top

BergamotTangerineNeroliCardamom

Heart

GeraniumOrange BlossomMyrrh

Base

PatchouliAmberLabdanumTonka BeanLeatherSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Neroli, Geranium and Orange Blossom. 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

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,685

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#75,799

PerfumerMarie Duchêne

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerXcelHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Xcel by Womo is a woody spicy scent built for the determined wearer. It opens with vibrant mandarin orange and bergamot before settling into a warm heart of cardamom and geranium. The dry-down highlights leather and sandalwood, providing a steady presence suitable for professional office settings or focused evening we…

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Patchouli Estratto opens with a brisk citrus flash where bergamot and tangerine meet crunchy cardamom spice. Neroli gives the initial spray a brief floral bite before the scent sinks into a dark, resinous core. As the top notes clear, myrrh and geranium introduce an aromatic earthiness that softens the sharp edge. The…

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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, Xcel or Patchouli Estratto?

Xcel takes 2 of 3 categories. Xcel is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Patchouli Estratto is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Xcel for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Patchouli Estratto for a patchouli and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Xcel or Patchouli Estratto?

Xcel lasts longest (Xcel 60/100, Patchouli Estratto 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Xcel or Patchouli Estratto?

Patchouli Estratto projects furthest (Patchouli Estratto 81/100, Xcel 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Xcel and Patchouli Estratto smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Neroli, Geranium and Orange Blossom.

Is Xcel or Patchouli Estratto better for summer or winter?

Xcel suits daytime wear; Patchouli Estratto suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Xcel and Patchouli Estratto?

Xcel has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Orange, Bergamot and Neroli, heart notes of Geranium, Orange Blossom and Cardamom, a base of Labdanum, Leather, Vanilla and Sandalwood. Patchouli Estratto has top notes of Bergamot, Tangerine, Neroli and Cardamom, heart notes of Geranium, Orange Blossom and Myrrh, a base of Patchouli, Amber, Labdanum and Tonka Bean.