Fragrance comparison

100% Passion Man vs Vanilla Patchouli

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 21 Oct 2026 62 ratings analysed

3 wins

100% Passion Man

Abercrombie & Fitch

3.6957 votes

Rank #15,912 Fresh SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

Vanilla Patchouli

Sergio Nero

4.005 votes

Rank #51,423 VanillaPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

100% Passion Man takes 3 of 4 categories.

100% Passion Man
Choose it for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vanilla Patchouli
Choose it for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

100% Passion Man3/4

Vanilla Patchouli1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 100% Passion Man
Sillage & projection: 100% Passion Man
Value for money: Vanilla Patchouli
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 100% Passion Man

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

100% Passion ManAbercrombie & Fitch

Vanilla PatchouliSergio Nero

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.69/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 49%Had 7%Want 43%

4.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 65%Had 6%Want 29%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

28%Like

9%Ok

0%Dislike

6%Hate

32 votes

20%Love

60%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

Longevity100% Passion Man

Sillage100% Passion Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value80

Category winnerVanilla PatchouliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

amber83%

citrus65%

warm spicy48%

animalic30%

vanilla100%

powdery86%

amber72%

woody58%

balsamic44%

musky30%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both amber

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Mandarin

Heart

Pepper

Base

Amber

Top

MandarinBergamot

Heart

Cashmere WoodHeliotropePepper

Base

VanillaAmberPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin, Pepper and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer76

Fall76

Winter53

Day100

Night67

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex22

Women4

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,912

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#51,423

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner100% Passion ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

100% Passion Man by Abercrombie & Fitch is a Oriental Spicy fragrance for men. This is a new fragrance. 100% Passion Man was launched in 2025. Top note is Mandarin; middle note is Pepper; base note is Amber.

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Vanilla Patchouli by Sergio Nero brings together citrus brightness and a warm, powdery foundation. Mandarin and bergamot provide an initial spark, leading into a heart of heliotrope and cashmere wood. The dry-down relies on a steady base of vanilla, amber, and earthy patchouli. It is a daily scent for those who enjoy …

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 100% Passion Man or Vanilla Patchouli?

100% Passion Man takes 3 of 4 categories. 100% Passion Man is rated 3.69/5 from 57 votes; Vanilla Patchouli is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose 100% Passion Man for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vanilla Patchouli for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 100% Passion Man or Vanilla Patchouli?

100% Passion Man lasts longest (100% Passion Man 62/100, Vanilla Patchouli 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 100% Passion Man or Vanilla Patchouli?

100% Passion Man projects furthest (100% Passion Man 52/100, Vanilla Patchouli 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 100% Passion Man and Vanilla Patchouli smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Mandarin, Pepper and Amber.

Is 100% Passion Man or Vanilla Patchouli better for summer or winter?

100% Passion Man suits daytime wear; Vanilla Patchouli suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 100% Passion Man and Vanilla Patchouli?

100% Passion Man has top notes of Mandarin, heart notes of Pepper, a base of Amber. Vanilla Patchouli has top notes of Mandarin and Bergamot, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, Heliotrope and Pepper, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Patchouli and Musk.