Patchouli
Lorenzo VilloresiEau de Toilette1996
Side by side
Patchouli vs. Patchouly
Is Patchouli better than Patchouly?
Patchouli rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
PatchouliSandalwoodMusk
woodypatchouliearthywarm spicyaromaticbalsamic
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 Patchouly?
| Patchouli | Patchouly | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Cologne |
| Launched | 1996 | 1989 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Lorenzo Villoresi | — |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Patchouli and Patchouly smell?
Patchouli
Woody
Patchouli
Earthy
Warm Spicy
Aromatic
Lavender
Balsamic
Mossy
Patchouly
Woody
Aromatic
Patchouli
Warm Spicy
Fresh Spicy
Earthy
Herbal
Balsamic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Patchouli and Patchouly share?
Top—
ArtemisiaBergamotFlorida orange
Heart—
SandalwoodGeraniumRose
Base
PatchouliVetiverCedarSandalwoodBenzoinMuskOakmoss
PatchouliCypressAmberMintVanillaMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
CedarSandalwood
SandalwoodCypress
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Musk
Musk
Musk
Oriental Notes
Benzoin
Vanilla
Where they fit
When and where do Patchouli and Patchouly work?
Spring
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Patchouli or Patchouly?
| Patchouli | Patchouly | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Patchouli and 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
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
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