Patchouli
Lorenzo VilloresiEau de Toilette1996
Side by side
Patchouli vs. Tribal
Is Patchouli better than Tribal?
Patchouli rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while Tribal projects louder.
Why this score
Accord profile overlap
Performance proximity
Shared notes
PatchouliOakmoss
woodypatchouliearthywarm spicybalsamicmossy
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 Patchouli and Tribal?
| Patchouli | Tribal | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1996 | 2015 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Lorenzo Villoresi | — |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Patchouli and Tribal smell?
Patchouli
Woody
Patchouli
Earthy
Warm Spicy
Aromatic
Lavender
Balsamic
Mossy
Tribal
Patchouli
Earthy
Woody
Mossy
Warm Spicy
Balsamic
Vanilla
Amber
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Patchouli and Tribal share?
Heart—
Oakmoss
Base
PatchouliVetiverCedarSandalwoodBenzoinMuskOakmoss
PatchouliTonka Bean
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Mossy Notes
Oakmoss
Oakmoss
Oriental Notes
Benzoin
Tonka Bean
Where they fit
When and where do Patchouli and Tribal work?
Spring
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Patchouli or Tribal?
| Patchouli | Tribal | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 2.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
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What do reviewers say about Patchouli and Tribal?
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
Patience required. The opening is dry, almost sour, the kind of patchouli that grips rather than welcomes. That's not a flaw, that's the point. The tonka bean arrives eventually.Tribal
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