Patchouli vs Patchouly

People who smelled both call them a weak match, but people are split. Patchouli is sweeter, and Patchouly is longer lasting.

How alike are they?

People are split

The meter shows how close people who smelled both say they are.

Based on many votes

Where they differ

  • Patchouli is sweeter.
  • Patchouly is longer lasting.
  • Patchouly projects more strongly.
  • Patchouly leans more masculine.
Based on many votes

How they wear

Longevity
Long lastingLonger lasting than 60% of fragrancesBased on many votes
Very long lastingLonger lasting than 95% of fragrancesBased on many votes
Projection
Moderate projectionBased on lots of votes
Strong projectionStronger projection than 90% of fragrancesBased on many votes
Gender lean
UnisexBased on many votes
Unisex, leans masculineBased on many votes

What they're made of

Patchouli

Main accords
  • Amber
  • Woody
  • Balsamic
  • Earthy
  • Patchouli
  • Powdery

Patchouly

Main accords
  • Earthy
  • Woody
  • Amber
  • Patchouli
  • Spicy
  • Warm spicy

Which one is for you?

Pick Patchouli if…

  • you want one that is sweeter
  • you want one that is shorter lasting
  • you want one that projects more softly
  • you want one that leans more feminine

Pick Patchouly if…

  • you want one that is less sweet
  • you want one that is longer lasting
  • you want one that projects more strongly
  • you want one that leans more masculine