Patchouli
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Side by side
Patchouli vs. Black Orchid
Is Patchouli better than Black Orchid?
Black Orchid rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
PatchouliSpicesWhite AmberVetiver
patchouliwoodywarm spicyearthybalsamic
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 Black Orchid?
| Patchouli | Black Orchid | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2010 | 2006 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | — | David Apel, Pierre Negrin |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Patchouli and Black Orchid smell?
Patchouli
Patchouli
Woody
Warm Spicy
Earthy
Balsamic
Black Orchid
Warm Spicy
Oriental
Earthy
Woody
Spicy
Sweet
Amber
Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Patchouli and Black Orchid share?
Top
Spices
Black truffleGardeniaBitter OrangeBlackcurrantMandarin OrangeBergamotAmalfi Lemon
Heart
PatchouliWhite Amber
Black orchidSpicy NotesPlumFruity notesJasmineRumYlang-YlangSpicesLotus
Base
CedarVetiver
Mexican chocolateChocolatePatchouliVanillaVanilleIncenseAmberSandalwoodVetiverWhite Musk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Patchouli or Black Orchid?
| Patchouli | Black Orchid | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Patchouli and Black Orchid?
This is patchouli for those who thought they hated patchouli. White amber softens its reputation without neutering it. Its grounded luminosity truly shines.Patchouli
Black Orchid isn't a fragrance, it's a confrontation. The truffle opening is strange, almost jarring. Then the florals arrive, heavy and rich. The kind of scent people have strong opinions about.Black Orchid
The hunt
Where to buy Patchouli and Black Orchid
| Patchouli | Black Orchid | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | — | $67.95fragranceshop |
| 1.7 oz | — | $96.95fragranceshop |
| 3.4 oz | — | $200.00ecosmetics |
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