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Angel Schlesser Oriental Edition II vs Varens Original Patchouli Chic

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

Updated 654 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Angel Schlesser Oriental Edition II takes 4 of 6 categories.

  • Angel Schlesser Oriental Edition II

    Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

  • Varens Original Patchouli Chic

    Choose it for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Angel Schlesser Oriental Edition II4/6
Varens Original Patchouli Chic2/6
Ratings & consensus
Angel Schlesser Oriental Edition II
Community sentiment
Varens Original Patchouli Chic
Longevity
Angel Schlesser Oriental Edition II
Sillage & projection
Angel Schlesser Oriental Edition II
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Varens Original Patchouli Chic
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Angel Schlesser Oriental Edition II

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Angel Schlesser Oriental Edition IIAngel Schlesser
Varens Original Patchouli ChicUlric de Varens
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.06/ 5 · 609 votes
Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%
4.00/ 5 · 45 votes
Have 38%Had 26%Want 36%
Category winnerAngel Schlesser Oriental Edition IIRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
34%Love
49%Like
4%Ok
11%Dislike
1%Hate

609 votes

22%Love
67%Like
0%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate

45 votes

Category winnerVarens Original Patchouli ChicMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity76
〰 Sillage70
♥ Love / hate76
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage60
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityAngel Schlesser Oriental Edition II

SillageAngel Schlesser Oriental Edition II

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value75
¤ Price valueN/A
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
warm spicy92%
rose84%
sweet77%
powdery69%
patchouli61%
patchouli100%
woody92%
vanilla84%
warm spicy77%
caramel69%
balsamic61%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and patchouli

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
RoseJasmineVioletBergamotLily-of-the-Valley
Heart
PralineSaffronCarnation
Base
PatchouliSandalwoodVanillaAmberVirginia CedarMuskVetiver
Top15-30 mins
Bergamot
Heart2-3 hrs
PatchouliJasmineLily-of-the-Valley
Base4-6 hrs
VanillaCaramelVirginia CedarMusk
InformationalShared notesJasmine, Bergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Varens Original Patchouli Chic, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring19
Summer17
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring32
Summer37
Fall100
Winter53
Day100
Night73
Category winnerVarens Original Patchouli ChicMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men11
Unisex52
Women37
Men0
Unisex100
Women0
Casual 41%Work 26%Date 21%Party 12%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,124

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#35,667

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerAngel Schlesser Oriental Edition IIHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Angel Schlesser Oriental Edition II opens with a sharp burst of bergamot paired with fresh rose and violet petals. As the initial brightness settles, warm praline and earthy saffron come forward to soften the floral bouquet. The base grounds the fragrance with heavy patchouli, dry Virginia cedar, and rich amber that l…

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Varens Original Patchouli Chic by Ulric de Varens delivers a gentle, sweet spin on traditional earthy notes. A bright flash of crisp bergamot introduces the scent before smoothing into warm Indonesian patchouli, sweet caramel, and soft vanilla. It skips the damp, dirty cellar facets often found in vintage blends, opti…

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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, Angel Schlesser Oriental Edition II or Varens Original Patchouli Chic?

Angel Schlesser Oriental Edition II takes 4 of 6 categories. Angel Schlesser Oriental Edition II is rated 4.06/5 from 609 votes; Varens Original Patchouli Chic is rated 4.00/5 from 45 votes. Choose Angel Schlesser Oriental Edition II for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Varens Original Patchouli Chic for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Angel Schlesser Oriental Edition II or Varens Original Patchouli Chic?

Angel Schlesser Oriental Edition II lasts longest (Angel Schlesser Oriental Edition II 76/100, Varens Original Patchouli Chic 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Angel Schlesser Oriental Edition II or Varens Original Patchouli Chic?

Angel Schlesser Oriental Edition II projects furthest (Angel Schlesser Oriental Edition II 70/100, Varens Original Patchouli Chic 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Angel Schlesser Oriental Edition II and Varens Original Patchouli Chic smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and patchouli accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Bergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley and Patchouli.

Is Angel Schlesser Oriental Edition II or Varens Original Patchouli Chic better for summer or winter?

For summer, Varens Original Patchouli Chic is the stronger pick. For winter, Angel Schlesser Oriental Edition II is the stronger pick. Varens Original Patchouli Chic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Angel Schlesser Oriental Edition II and Varens Original Patchouli Chic?

Angel Schlesser Oriental Edition II has top notes of Rose, Jasmine, Violet and Bergamot, heart notes of Praline, Saffron and Carnation, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Amber. Varens Original Patchouli Chic has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Patchouli, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Vanilla, Caramel, Virginia Cedar and Musk.

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