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Bohemian Patchouli vs Diabolik

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

Updated 13 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

  • Bohemian Patchouli

    Choose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

  • Diabolik

    Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Bohemian Patchouli2/5
Diabolik2/5
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Diabolik
Sillage & projection
Diabolik
Value for money
Bohemian Patchouli
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Tie
Fragranxe ranking
Bohemian Patchouli

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Bohemian PatchouliManoush
DiabolikMarcoccia
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.30/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 22%Had 19%Want 59%
3.00/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 12%Had 0%Want 88%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
40%Love
50%Like
10%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

33%Love
0%Like
33%Ok
0%Dislike
33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity58
〰 Sillage54
♥ Love / hate83
⏱ Longevity67
〰 Sillage67
♥ Love / hate50
Category winners

LongevityDiabolik

SillageDiabolik

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value69
¤ Price value42
Category winnerBohemian PatchouliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
vanilla92%
amber84%
powdery77%
warm spicy69%
citrus61%
citrus100%
musky88%
patchouli77%
green65%
powdery53%
fresh42%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both citrus and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
OrangeJasmine
Heart2-4 hrs
Tonka BeanPatchouliAmber
Base6-8+ hrs
CedarVanillaSandalwood
Top20-30 mins
OrangeBergamotIvyLemonJasmine
Heart2-4 hrs
AmberPatchouliCaramelVanilla
Base6-8+ hrs
MuskTonka BeanCedarSandalwood
Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring43
Summer14
Fall100
Winter86
Day17
Night100
Spring50
Summer0
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night50
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex11
Women89
Men0
Unisex60
Women40
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,355

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#67,313

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBohemian PatchouliHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The bottle gives off an instant blast of brisk orange peel and heady jasmine flower. Do not judge it from the cap. Within three minutes, that sharp citrus flash dissolves into dark, earthy patchouli, golden amber, and toasted tonka bean. It feels cozy and slightly smoky. The scent avoids the aggressive, medicinal stin…

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Diabolik by Marcoccia opens with an energetic splash of sweet orange, crisp lemon, and crushed green ivy that immediately grabs your attention. As the bright citrus sparkle softens, the fragrance shifts into a smooth, comforting blend of warm caramel, rich vanilla, and earthy patchouli. Golden amber ties the sweetness…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Bohemian Patchouli or Diabolik?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Bohemian Patchouli is rated 4.30/5 from 10 votes; Diabolik is rated 3.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Bohemian Patchouli for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Diabolik for a citrus and musky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bohemian Patchouli or Diabolik?

Diabolik lasts longest (Diabolik 67/100, Bohemian Patchouli 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bohemian Patchouli or Diabolik?

Diabolik projects furthest (Diabolik 67/100, Bohemian Patchouli 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bohemian Patchouli and Diabolik smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and powdery accords. Common notes include Orange, Jasmine, Tonka Bean and Patchouli.

Is Bohemian Patchouli or Diabolik better for summer or winter?

Bohemian Patchouli suits evening wear; Diabolik suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bohemian Patchouli and Diabolik?

Bohemian Patchouli has top notes of Orange and Jasmine, heart notes of Tonka Bean, Patchouli and Amber, a base of Cedar, Vanilla and Sandalwood. Diabolik has top notes of Orange, Bergamot, Ivy and Lemon, heart notes of Amber, Patchouli, Caramel and Vanilla, a base of Musk, Tonka Bean, Cedar and Sandalwood.

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