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    Patchouli vs. Borneo 1834

    Moderately similar
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    Patchouli rates higher with the community.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Patchouli vs. Borneo 1834
    PatchouliBorneo 1834
    ConcentrationEau de Parfum
    Launched20052005
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerJalaine SommersChristopher Sheldrake, Serge Lutens
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Patchouli

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    Borneo 1834

    Warm Spicy
    Patchouli
    Cacao
    Woody
    Balsamic
    Earthy
    Amber
    Aromatic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Galbanum
    Heart
    LabdanumCardamomWhite Flowers
    Base
    PatchouliCacaoAmber

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Patchouli vs. Borneo 1834
    PatchouliBorneo 1834
    Score4.5/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Patchouli carries baggage. The 70s. The overwrought. Jalaine's version cuts through all of it, sweet enough to feel approachable, earthy enough to stay interesting.Patchouli
    This is patchouli that doesn't whisper. It's bold, it's dark, it's the fragrance people either fall hard for or wrinkle their nose at, and that's the whole point.Borneo 1834