Patchouliful Eau de Parfum vs Red Hoba Parfum

Patchouliful

Edp	Concentration	Parfum
U	Gender	U
2014	Year	2014
££	Price Tier	£££££

Red Hoba

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Patchouliful Eau de Parfum

This perfume is a divisive one. It's either an absolute triumph of clean, sophisticated patchouli, or it's a medicinal mess. If you're a patchouli connoisseur, approach with an open mind; if you usually hate it, this is actually worth a sniff.

Acquired

Our Verdict - Red Hoba Parfum

Red Hoba is a beast of a fragrance with a divisive character. You'll either adore its unique, potent warmth or find yourself repulsed by what some call a 'burnt yogurt' or 'licorice' vibe. It's certainly not a safe blind buy, but for those who get it, it's a mystical, luxurious ride.

Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus	7%	7%
Floral	14%	10%
Fruity	3%	1%
Green	1%	3%
Sweet	19%	16%
Warm	25%	32%
Woody	20%	20%
Earthy	20%	19%
Animalic	10%	13%
Fresh	8%	7%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Patchouliful EdP

Red Hoba Parfum

Notes

Shared Notes

Cinnamon 38% vs 37%

Bergamot 26% vs 21%

Only in Patchouliful Eau de Parfum

Clove 35%

Only in Red Hoba Parfum

Cardamom 41%

Shared Notes

Patchouli 46% vs 30%

Only in Patchouliful Eau de Parfum

Frangipani 29% Iris 24%

Only in Red Hoba Parfum

Incense 29% Orris 23% Jasmine 17%

Shared Notes

Labdanum 38% vs 14%

Musk 28% vs 16%

Only in Patchouliful Eau de Parfum

Cedar 33%

Only in Red Hoba Parfum

Guaiac Wood 21% Cashmeran 19% Papyrus 16% Castoreum 13%

Accords

Patchouliful Eau de Parfum Red Hoba Parfum

100%

Warm Spicy

78%

83%

Woody

100%

72%

Patchouli

48%

51%

Musky

66%

52%

Amber

64%

60%

Cinnamon

47%

49%

Powdery

58%

Smoky

55%

52%

Floral

52%

Earthy

50%

Citrus

Balsamic

46%

Leather

45%

Warm Spicy shared

100%

78%

Woody shared

83%

100%

Patchouli shared

72%

48%

Musky shared

51%

66%

Amber shared

52%

64%

Cinnamon shared

60%

47%

Powdery shared

49%

58%

Smoky

55%

Floral

52%

Earthy

52%

Citrus

50%

Balsamic

46%

Leather

45%

Performance

Patchouliful Eau de Parfum Red Hoba Parfum

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Moderate

Projection

Strong

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Patchouliful Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Office Casual

Given its warm spicy and patchouli accords, this scent leans towards cooler weather, making it excellent for dates or evenings out. While it has good performance, it projects moderately, allowing for versatile wear in formal settings and even the office, provided it's applied lightly.

Red Hoba Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn

Also Works:

Spring Summer Winter

An autumn-weather scent at heart - warm leaves and shorter days territory.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Given its extreme longevity and strong sillage, Red Hoba is far too potent for the office. Its warm, musky, and spicy allure makes it perfect for a date night or formal evening events, where its luxurious character can shine. It's a bit too 'statement' for everyday casual wear, though some might enjoy its unique depth in cooler casual settings.