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Ambra Aurea vs Patchouly

Ambra Aurea and Patchouly overlap 59% in notes and accords; 2 notes appear in both. Voters pick Ambra Aurea mostly for winter and Patchouly for autumn.

At a glance

Ambra AureaPatchouly
BrandProfumum RomaProfumum Roma
Release year19982004
Rating
8.2/10551 votes
8.2/10567 votes
Longevity
9.0/10
9.1/10
Sillage
8.3/10
8.4/10

When to wear

Seasons
Ambra AureaPatchouly
Winter42%39%
Autumn40%40%
Spring12%15%
Summer6%6%
Occasions
Ambra AureaPatchouly
Evening32%31%
Nighttime28%28%
Casual22%23%
Daytime9%10%
Office8%8%

Notes

In both

  • Amber
  • Frankincense

Ambra Aurea

Only in this one

  • Myrrh

Patchouly

Only in this one

  • Sandalwood
  • Patchouli

Accords

Ambra Aurea

  1. Sweet
  2. Spicy
  3. Woody
  4. Oriental
  5. Animal
  6. Resinous

Patchouly

  1. Sweet
  2. Spicy
  3. Woody
  4. Oriental
  5. Resinous
  6. Earthy

Frequently asked questions

Which one lasts longer?

Their longevity is about the same: 9.0/10 for Ambra Aurea, 9.1/10 for Patchouly.

Which one projects more?

Their sillage is about the same: 8.3/10 for Ambra Aurea, 8.4/10 for Patchouly.

Which one suits winter better?

Both suit winter about equally: winter gets 42% of the season votes for Ambra Aurea and 39% for Patchouly.

Which one is rated higher?

Both are rated 8.2/10.

Which notes do they share?

Notes found in both: Amber, Frankincense.