Franck Boclet Patchouli vs Van Cleef & Arpels Ambre Imperial

Franck Boclet Patchouli and Van Cleef & Arpels Ambre Imperial compared side by side: accords, longevity, sillage and value, so you can pick with confidence.

PatchouliFranck Boclet20133.9★

88% alikevs

Ambre ImperialVan Cleef & Arpels20154.1★

The difference in plain words

Patchouli and Ambre Imperial are very similar; both have Amber, Tonka Bean and Benzoin. Patchouli leans more patchouli, while Ambre Imperial leans sweet. Patchouli lasts longer and projects more.

Longer lastingPatchouli

Stronger projectionPatchouli

Better perceived valuePatchouli

More of a night scentAmbre Imperial

Accords

AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →

● Patchouli ● Ambre Imperial

Both share: Amber · Tonka Bean · Benzoin · Vanilla

Only in Patchouli: Patchouli · Sandalwood · Cedar · Musk

Only in Ambre Imperial: Pink Pepper · Bergamot · Woodsy Notes

Community votes

Patchouli ← · → Ambre Imperial

Time of day

day

night

Season

spring

summer

fall

winter

Value

way overpriced

overpriced

good value

great value

Sillage

intimate

moderate

strong

enormous

Longevity

very weak

weak

moderate

long lasting

eternal

Gender

female

more female

unisex

more male

male

Metrics

0–100, with delta

Longevity

LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →

Patchouli +12

Sillage / projection

ProjectionHow far the scent radiates from your skin while you stand still. The 'sillage / projection' votes on fragrance pages blend the two, so read them as overall reach.More in Learn →

Patchouli +9

Price valuePatchouli +10

Night-nessAmbre Imperial +4

Gender lean (♀→♂)

Feminine

Masculine

Patchouli profile →Ambre Imperial profile →