Mea Culpa
V CantoEau de Parfum2015
Side by side
Mea Culpa vs. Patchouly
Is Mea Culpa better than Patchouly?
Patchouly wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Accord profile overlap
Performance proximity
Mood overlap
PatchouliIncense
amberpatchouliwoodywarm spicybalsamicpowderysmokyearthy
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The essentials
What's different between Mea Culpa and Patchouly?
| Mea Culpa | Patchouly | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2015 | 2004 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Paolo Terenzi | — |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Mea Culpa and Patchouly smell?
Mea Culpa
Amber
Patchouli
Woody
Warm Spicy
Balsamic
Powdery
Smoky
Vanilla
Patchouly
Woody
Patchouli
Amber
Warm Spicy
Balsamic
Earthy
Smoky
Powdery
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Mea Culpa and Patchouly share?
Top
IncenseSand
—Heart
PatchouliCedarBirchPowdery Notes
—Base—
PatchouliSandalwoodAmberIncense
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
CedarBirch
Sandalwood
Balsamic Notes
Incense
Incense
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Where they fit
When and where do Mea Culpa and Patchouly work?
Spring
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Mea Culpa or Patchouly?
| Mea Culpa | Patchouly | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 10+ hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Mea Culpa and Patchouly?
The opening is confrontational. Almost harsh. Medicinal, some say. That's not a bug, it's the point. This fragrance doesn't ask permission to be itself.Mea Culpa
Some fragrances announce themselves. This one already knows where it stands, quietly holding ground in warm amber and deep patchouli. Not for those who need to be noticed.Patchouly
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