Patchouli Eau de Parfum bottle Patchouli
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2015 Year 2010
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Fancy Nights Eau de Parfum bottle Fancy Nights

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Patchouli Eau de Parfum
This is unapologetically patchouli - an earthy, green, and often divisive scent. If you love the note, it's a deep, natural experience, but expect polarising reactions from those who prefer their patchouli softened or sweetened. A purist's dream, not a crowd-pleaser.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Fancy Nights Eau de Parfum
Fancy Nights is the ultimate love-it-or-hate-it scent. Forget saccharine celeb fare; this is a potent, earthy patchouli bomb, challenging but endlessly rewarding for those who 'get it'.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 14% 11%
Floral 15% 17%
Fruity 2% 1%
Green 4% 7%
Sweet 24% 20%
Warm 3% 6%
Woody 24% 29%
Earthy 28% 28%
Animalic 7% 3%
Fresh 9% 6%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Patchouli EdP
Fancy Nights EdP

Notes

Only in Patchouli Eau de Parfum
Geranium 36% Neroli 33% Orange 31%
Only in Fancy Nights Eau de Parfum
Papyrus 59% Bergamot 41%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 100% vs 49%
Only in Fancy Nights Eau de Parfum
Rose 25% Jasmine 25%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 34% vs 23%
Vanilla 33% vs 25%
Only in Patchouli Eau de Parfum
Musk 32%
Only in Fancy Nights Eau de Parfum
Amber 27% Oakmoss 23%

Accords

Patchouli Eau de Parfum Fancy Nights Eau de Parfum
100%
Patchouli
68%
96%
Woody
100%
80%
Warm Spicy
56%
58%
Balsamic
48%
58%
Powdery
49%
58%
Earthy
56%
54%
Vanilla
50%
54%
Aromatic
Amber
54%
52%
Citrus
Mossy
46%
Patchouli shared
100%
68%
Woody shared
96%
100%
Warm Spicy shared
80%
56%
Balsamic shared
58%
48%
Powdery shared
58%
49%
Earthy shared
58%
56%
Vanilla shared
54%
50%
54%
54%
52%
46%

Performance

Patchouli Eau de Parfum Fancy Nights Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Patchouli Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its potent, earthy character means it's best kept for casual wear or evening dates where its boldness can shine. It's too demanding for a typical office setting, and definitely not one for sport.

Fancy Nights Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its exceptional longevity and significant sillage, combined with its strong, earthy character, make it less suitable for office or casual daytime wear where subtlety is key. However, its deep, mysterious qualities make it perfect for date nights and formal evening events, particularly in cooler weather.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
87%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
80%
Accord
82%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Patchouli, Earthy accords and Sandalwood, Patchouli notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Patchouli Eau de Parfum
Fancy Nights Eau de Parfum
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