Alter Ego vs Vetiver&Patchouli
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Vetiver&Patchouli takes 1 of 1 categories.
Alter EgoChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character.
Vetiver&PatchouliChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Alter Ego0/1
Vetiver&Patchouli1/1
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Not scored
- Sillage & projection
- Not scored
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Vetiver&Patchouli
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Alter EgoMarcus SpurwayVetiver&PatchouliL'Essence des NotesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split—/ 5 · 0 votes
4.25/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 42%Had 16%Want 42%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hateNot enough votes yet
50%Love
35%Like
10%Ok
0%Dislike
5%Hate
20 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
warm spicy92%
fresh spicy84%
balsamic77%
vanilla69%
citrus61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
citrus84%
fresh spicy77%
fruity69%
earthy61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
Black PepperPink PepperGrapefruit
Heart2-4 hrs
VanillaIncense
Base6-8+ hrs
SandalwoodPatchouli
Top
BergamotRed BerriesGrapefruit
Heart
RhubarbBlack PepperIncense
Base
CedarVetiverPatchouli
InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Grapefruit, Incense and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Alter Ego, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonNo season votes yet
Spring100
Summer89
Fall44
Winter22
Day100
Night40
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#75,687
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#32,596
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Category winnerVetiver&PatchouliHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAlter Ego by Marcus Spurway delivers an inviting blend of crisp spice and comforting woods right out of the bottle. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of fresh pink pepper and tart grapefruit, cutting through the air with clean, invigorating energy. Within twenty minutes, the bright citrus tones soften into a rich…
Reviews →L'Essence des Notes Vetiver & Patchouli opens with a sharp spray of grapefruit, bergamot, and tart green rhubarb before settling into a dry base of cedar wood and grassy vetiver. A light touch of black pepper and incense adds a fresh spicy kick through the middle hours. Built for mild spring and summer weather, this …
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Do Alter Ego and Vetiver&Patchouli smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Grapefruit, Incense and Patchouli.
Is Alter Ego or Vetiver&Patchouli better for summer or winter?
Vetiver&Patchouli suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Alter Ego and Vetiver&Patchouli?
Alter Ego has top notes of Black Pepper, Pink Pepper and Grapefruit, heart notes of Vanilla and Incense, a base of Sandalwood and Patchouli. Vetiver&Patchouli has top notes of Bergamot, Red Berries and Grapefruit, heart notes of Rhubarb, Black Pepper and Incense, a base of Cedar, Vetiver and Patchouli.
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