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    Side by side

    Muscaline vs. Patchouli

    Clearly related
    Patchouli by Lorenzo Villoresi bottle

    Patchouli

    Lorenzo Villoresi
    Eau de Toilette1996
    New comparison

    Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Muscaline vs. Patchouli
    MuscalinePatchouli
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Toilette
    Launched20251996
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerLorenzo Villoresi
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Muscaline

    Musky
    Rose
    Amber
    Powdery
    Fresh Spicy
    Woody
    Animalic
    Aromatic

    Patchouli

    Woody
    Patchouli
    Earthy
    Warm Spicy
    Aromatic
    Lavender
    Balsamic
    Mossy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Heart
    OudGeraniumRoseYlang-YlangChampa FlowerCardamomSaffron
    Base
    Siberian MuskAmbergrisSandalwoodVetiver
    PatchouliVetiverCedarSandalwoodBenzoinMuskOakmoss

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Muscaline vs. Patchouli
    MuscalinePatchouli
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    There's a real tension in Muscaline, warm, almost furry musk meeting green, slightly bitter cardamom. Those first minutes decide everything. For some it's hypnotic. For others it borders on too much.Muscaline
    Some fragrances hide patchouli. This one puts it center stage, front and center, and dares you to stick around. The 1996 gamble? A full pyramid built on one note. It pays off.Patchouli