Fragrance comparison

Black Dianthus vs Vetiver&Patchouli

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 109 ratings analysed

3 wins

Black Dianthus

Il Profvmo

3.2589 votes

Rank #14,629 AromaticFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Vetiver&Patchouli

L'Essence des Notes

4.2520 votes

Rank #29,632 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Dianthus takes 3 of 5 categories.

Black Dianthus
Choose it for a aromatic and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Vetiver&Patchouli
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Black Dianthus3/5

Vetiver&Patchouli2/5

Ratings & consensus: Vetiver&Patchouli
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Black Dianthus
Sillage & projection: Black Dianthus
Value for money: Vetiver&Patchouli
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Black Dianthus

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black DianthusIl Profvmo

Vetiver&PatchouliL'Essence des Notes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.25/ 5 · 89 votes

Have 21%Had 15%Want 64%

4.25/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 42%Had 16%Want 42%

Category winnerVetiver&PatchouliRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

32%Like

3%Ok

26%Dislike

0%Hate

74 votes

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

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityBlack Dianthus

SillageBlack Dianthus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value80

Category winnerVetiver&PatchouliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

floral91%

fruity83%

sweet74%

warm spicy65%

green56%

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

fruity69%

earthy61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both aromatic and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

CarnationRhubarbThymeRed BerriesBelladonnaLicoriceVetiverCherry

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BergamotRed BerriesGrapefruit

Heart

RhubarbBlack PepperIncense

Base

CedarVetiverPatchouli

InformationalShared notesRhubarb, Red Berries and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer60

Fall100

Winter96

Day100

Night89

Spring100

Summer89

Fall44

Winter22

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men46

Unisex46

Women8

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,629

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#29,632

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerBlack DianthusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Dianthus is a dark, aromatic take on carnation that opens bitter and red, with rhubarb and green thyme, then pulls in tart berries and cherry before settling into a smoky, herbal, slightly soapy, peppery floral. It can feel gothic and potion-like rather than pretty. If you enjoy bitter-sweet florals with a shado…

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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 …

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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, Black Dianthus or Vetiver&Patchouli?

Black Dianthus takes 3 of 5 categories. Black Dianthus is rated 3.25/5 from 89 votes; Vetiver&Patchouli is rated 4.25/5 from 20 votes. Choose Black Dianthus for a aromatic and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Vetiver&Patchouli for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Dianthus or Vetiver&Patchouli?

Black Dianthus lasts longest (Black Dianthus 68/100, Vetiver&Patchouli 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Dianthus or Vetiver&Patchouli?

Black Dianthus projects furthest (Black Dianthus 66/100, Vetiver&Patchouli 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Dianthus and Vetiver&Patchouli smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fruity accords. Common notes include Rhubarb, Red Berries and Vetiver.

Is Black Dianthus or Vetiver&Patchouli better for summer or winter?

Black Dianthus suits daytime wear; Vetiver&Patchouli suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Dianthus and Vetiver&Patchouli?

Black Dianthus features Carnation, Rhubarb, Thyme, Red Berries and Belladonna. 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.