Patchouli vs Patchouli Orchid

Shared character

Both Patchouli and Patchouli Orchid share warm spicy accords.

How they differ

Patchouli is characterized by woody, powdery, oriental, earthy, smoky, resinous, amber, balsamic, iris, and patchouli accords, featuring notes of rose, ylang-ylang, cedarwood, vanilla, amber, patchouli, myrrh, cedar, labdanum, iris, frankincense, violet leaf, coconut milk, olibanum, and vanilla. In contrast, Patchouli Orchid features citrus, green, fresh, coffee, fresh spicy, oud, and white floral accords, with notes of coffee, green notes, citruses, spices, white flowers, and agarwood (oud).

Who each suits

Patchouli suits those who prefer earthy, smoky, and resinous profiles with powdery and balsamic elements. Patchouli Orchid suits those who prefer fresh, green, and citrus profiles with coffee and oud elements.