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    Patchouli pour Homme vs. Patchouli Absolu

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    Is Patchouli pour Homme better than Patchouli Absolu?

    Patchouli Absolu wears longer on skin.

    Why this score
    Performance proximity
    Accord profile overlap
    Mood overlap
    PatchouliTonka BeanWhite Musk
    amberwoodywarm spicypatchoulibalsamicaromaticearthy

    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 pour Homme and Patchouli Absolu?

    Key facts: Patchouli pour Homme vs. Patchouli Absolu
    Patchouli pour HommePatchouli Absolu
    ConcentrationEau de Toilette
    Launched20002014
    GenderMaleUnisex
    PerfumerRichard Herpin
    Best seasonFallWinter

    Scent DNA

    How do Patchouli pour Homme and Patchouli Absolu smell?

    Patchouli pour Homme

    Amber
    Woody
    Warm Spicy
    Patchouli
    Balsamic
    Citrus
    Aromatic
    Powdery

    Patchouli Absolu

    Woody
    Patchouli
    Earthy
    Warm Spicy
    Leather
    Fresh Spicy
    Mossy
    Amber

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    What notes do Patchouli pour Homme and Patchouli Absolu share?

    Top
    Mandarin OrangeKey Lime
    MossBay LeafRosemary
    Heart
    PatchouliCedarGeranium
    PatchouliCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCashmere WoodGuaiac WoodViolet Wood
    Base
    LabdanumSiam BenzoinTonka BeanWhite Musk
    AmberLeatherMuskTonka Bean

    Notes both fragrances share

    Shared note families

    Earthy Notes
    Patchouli
    Patchouli
    Floral Notes
    Geranium
    Violet Wood
    Musk
    White Musk
    Musk
    Oriental Notes
    Tonka Bean
    Tonka Bean
    Woody Notes
    Cedar
    Guaiac Wood

    Where they fit

    When and where do Patchouli pour Homme and Patchouli Absolu work?

    Spring
    Fall
    Winter

    Community taste

    Which performs better, Patchouli pour Homme or Patchouli Absolu?

    Community verdict: Patchouli pour Homme vs. Patchouli Absolu
    Patchouli pour HommePatchouli Absolu
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours10+ hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

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    What do reviewers say about Patchouli pour Homme and Patchouli Absolu?

    Patchouli does the heavy lifting here, and if that's your thing, this is the version. The citrus brightens it just enough to keep things from getting too heavy.Patchouli pour Homme
    Patchouli Absolu delivers exactly what the name promises: patchouli that dominates without apology, surrounded by woody warmth and a clean, aromatic opening that keeps things interesting.Patchouli Absolu

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    About Patchouli pour Homme vs. Patchouli Absolu.