Patchouly
EtroCologne1989
Side by side
Patchouly vs. Patchouli
Is Patchouly better than Patchouli?
Patchouli rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
SandalwoodPatchouliMusk
woodyaromaticpatchouliwarm spicyearthybalsamic
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Patchouly and Patchouli?
| Patchouly | Patchouli | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Cologne | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1989 | 1996 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Lorenzo Villoresi |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Patchouly and Patchouli smell?
Patchouly
Woody
Aromatic
Patchouli
Warm Spicy
Fresh Spicy
Earthy
Herbal
Balsamic
Patchouli
Woody
Patchouli
Earthy
Warm Spicy
Aromatic
Lavender
Balsamic
Mossy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Patchouly and Patchouli share?
Top
ArtemisiaBergamotFlorida orange
—Heart
SandalwoodGeraniumRose
—Base
PatchouliCypressAmberMintVanillaMusk
PatchouliVetiverCedarSandalwoodBenzoinMuskOakmoss
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
SandalwoodCypress
CedarSandalwood
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Musk
Musk
Musk
Oriental Notes
Vanilla
Benzoin
Where they fit
When and where do Patchouly and Patchouli work?
Spring
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Patchouly or Patchouli?
| Patchouly | Patchouli | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Patchouly and Patchouli?
Patchouli done without apology. Bold, dark, and a little smoky. Some people lean in. Others walk out. That's the point, this isn't for the tentative. Ever.Patchouly
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
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