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    Side by side

    Behold, Patchouli vs. Symphonium

    Clearly related
    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: Behold, Patchouli vs. Symphonium
    Behold, PatchouliSymphonium
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20202020
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerDaniel GallagherChris Maurice
    Best season—Winter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Behold, Patchouli

    Patchouli
    Chocolate
    Amber
    Sweet
    Woody
    Gourmand
    Vanilla
    Citrus

    Symphonium

    Citrus
    Sweet
    Oud
    Warm Spicy
    Vanilla
    Chocolate
    Animalic
    Powdery

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Egyptian bitter orangeBergamotClementineNeroliAldehydes
    Spanish mandarin orange
    Heart
    ChocolateAmberBenzoinFrankincenseCream sodaHoneyLabdanumTonka Bean
    Belgian chocolateCardamom
    Base
    SandalwoodPatchouli LeafTonkin Musk
    VanillaOudMusk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Behold, Patchouli vs. Symphonium
    Behold, PatchouliSymphonium
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Patchouli placed in the base of most perfumes is a background player. Behold, Patchouli puts it center stage, over 10% of the concentrate is 8-year aged Indonesian patchouli.Behold, Patchouli
    This is where Xerjoff earns its reputation. The chocolate-cardamom heart is not gimmicky, it's genuinely aromatic, and the oud in the base does not dominate, it grounds.Symphonium