Best patchouli perfumes
Patchouli is earthy, woody and slightly sweet. Modern patchouli is often cleaned up and chocolatey, and it is the backbone of many chypre and amber fragrances. Below are the 20 best-rated patchouli fragrances on MaxParfum, ranked by community rating and popularity, with a cheaper dupe where one exists.
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#1
Roja Dove
Amber Aoud Absolue Precieux
Citrus, Rose, Patchouli
Cheaper alternative: Dua Fragrances Gold Oudh Absolute Precious -
#2
Carolina Herrera
Mystery Tobacco
Woody, Tobacco, Warm Spicy
Cheaper alternative: Charuto Mysterious Tobacco +2 more -
#3
Zadig Voltaire
Tome 1 La Purete 2017
Woody, Patchouli, Citrus
Cheaper alternative: Dua Fragrances Volume 01 The Purity -
#4
Parfums de Marly
Carlisle
Vanilla, Patchouli, Fresh Spicy
Cheaper alternative: Perlador Borouj +4 more -
#5
Carolina Herrera
Burning Rose
Rose, Warm Spicy, Cinnamon
Cheaper alternative: Maison Alhambra Exclusif Rose -
#6
Xerjoff
Ivory Route
Warm Spicy, Woody, Fresh Spicy
Cheaper alternative: Emir Voux Spices -
#7
Xerjoff
Tony Iommi Monkey Special
Warm Spicy, Woody, Sweet
Cheaper alternative: La Ree Fragrances Monkey Metal +1 more -
#8
Tom Ford
Noir de Noir
Earthy, Rose, Patchouli
Cheaper alternative: Armaf Club De Nuit Intense Woman +1 more -
#9
Xerjoff
Richwood
Woody, Patchouli, Citrus
Cheaper alternative: Paris Corner Emir Celestial Series Fascination +1 more -
#10
Initio Parfums Prives
Oud for Greatness
Warm Spicy, Fresh Spicy, Oud
Cheaper alternative: Oakcha Aura of Iron -
#11
Chanel
Coco Mademoiselle Intense
Citrus, Vanilla, Patchouli
Cheaper alternative: Canal De Moiselle Intense -
#12
Guerlain
Patchouli Ardent
Woody, Patchouli, Rose
Cheaper alternative: Maison Alhambra Amberly Ombre Blue -
#13
Dior
Gris Dior
Woody, Earthy, Mossy
Cheaper alternative: Maison Alhambra Grise +2 more -
#14
Dior
Midnight Poison
Patchouli, Citrus, Rose
Cheaper alternative: Fragrance World Passion De Night +2 more -
#15
Gucci
The Voice Of The Snake
Oud, Warm Spicy, Patchouli
Cheaper alternative: Paris Corner Emir La Serpiente +1 more -
#16
Ex Nihilo
Brompton Immortals
Warm Spicy, Vanilla, Amber
Cheaper alternative: Fragrance World Immortal London -
#17
Amouage
Bracken Man
Warm Spicy, Woody, Fresh Spicy
Cheaper alternative: Fragrance World Abraaj Brackish +1 more -
#18
Chanel
Coco Mademoiselle
Citrus, Woody, Patchouli
Cheaper alternative: Dossier Woody Oakmoss +5 more -
#19
Bvlgari
Aqva Amara
Citrus, Aquatic, Fresh
Cheaper alternative: Pendora Scents Amorist -
#20
YSL
Myslf Eau de Parfum
Citrus, White Floral, Patchouli
Cheaper alternative: Dua Fragrances True Self
Patchouli fragrance FAQs
What is the best patchouli perfume?
Based on community ratings, the top picks are Roja Dove Amber Aoud Absolue Precieux, Carolina Herrera Mystery Tobacco and Zadig Voltaire Tome 1 La Purete 2017. All 20 on this list are well-known fragrances with patchouli in their notes.
What does patchouli smell like in perfume?
Patchouli is earthy, woody and slightly sweet. Modern patchouli is often cleaned up and chocolatey, and it is the backbone of many chypre and amber fragrances.
Are there cheaper alternatives to these patchouli fragrances?
Yes. 20 of these have known dupes on MaxParfum, for example Dua Fragrances Gold Oudh Absolute Precious (a dupe of Amber Aoud Absolue Precieux), Charuto Mysterious Tobacco (a dupe of Mystery Tobacco) and Dua Fragrances Volume 01 The Purity (a dupe of Tome 1 La Purete 2017).
More fragrances by note
- Vanilla
- Oud
- Rose
- Amber
- Musk
- Sandalwood
- Jasmine
- Bergamot
- Vetiver
- Tonka Bean
- Lavender
- Leather
- Tobacco
- Iris
- Cardamom
- Saffron
- Incense
- Cinnamon
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