Bohemian Patchouli vs Vetyver (1964)
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
39%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Bohemian Patchouli takes 3 of 5 categories.
Bohemian PatchouliChoose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Vetyver (1964)Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Bohemian Patchouli3/5
Vetyver (1964)2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Vetyver (1964)
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Bohemian Patchouli
- Sillage & projection
- Bohemian Patchouli
- Value for money
- Bohemian Patchouli
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Vetyver (1964)
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Bohemian PatchouliManoushVetyver (1964)LanvinWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.30/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 22%Had 19%Want 59%
4.67/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 42%Had 15%Want 43%
Category winnerVetyver (1964)Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate40%Love
50%Like
10%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
10 votes · too few to score
67%Love
33%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
12 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBohemian Patchouli
SillageBohemian Patchouli
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBohemian PatchouliBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
vanilla92%
amber84%
powdery77%
warm spicy69%
citrus61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
citrus84%
earthy77%
fresh spicy69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
OrangeJasmine
Heart2-4 hrs
Tonka BeanPatchouliAmber
Base6-8+ hrs
CedarVanillaSandalwood
Top
BergamotPetitgrainAldehydesRosemaryLemonOrange
Heart
JasmineCloveIrisLaurelsRoseYlang-YlangCinnamon
Base
VetiverPatchouliRussian LeatherMossLabdanumCedarSandalwoodTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesOrange, Jasmine, Tonka Bean and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Bohemian Patchouli, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring43
Summer14
Fall100
Winter86
Day17
Night100
Spring100
Summer40
Fall20
Winter20
Day100
Night40
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#40,355
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#31,025
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerVetyver (1964)Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotThe 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…
Reviews →Lanvin Vetyver (1964) is an aromatic woody fragrance for men that centers on a classic, earth-forward vetiver profile. It opens with sharp citrus and green herbs before settling into a complex, resinous dry-down. It suits those who appreciate traditional, clean-cut compositions for professional or formal daytime wear …
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.
Which is better, Bohemian Patchouli or Vetyver (1964)?
Bohemian Patchouli takes 3 of 5 categories. Bohemian Patchouli is rated 4.30/5 from 10 votes; Vetyver (1964) is rated 4.67/5 from 12 votes. Choose Bohemian Patchouli for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Vetyver (1964) for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Bohemian Patchouli or Vetyver (1964)?
They last about the same: Bohemian Patchouli 58/100, Vetyver (1964) 57/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Bohemian Patchouli or Vetyver (1964)?
Projection is very close: Bohemian Patchouli 54/100, Vetyver (1964) 53/100 for sillage.
Do Bohemian Patchouli and Vetyver (1964) smell similar?
Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Orange, Jasmine, Tonka Bean and Patchouli.
Is Bohemian Patchouli or Vetyver (1964) better for summer or winter?
Bohemian Patchouli suits evening wear; Vetyver (1964) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Bohemian Patchouli and Vetyver (1964)?
Bohemian Patchouli has top notes of Orange and Jasmine, heart notes of Tonka Bean, Patchouli and Amber, a base of Cedar, Vanilla and Sandalwood. Vetyver (1964) has top notes of Bergamot, Petitgrain, Aldehydes and Rosemary, heart notes of Jasmine, Clove, Iris and Laurels, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, Russian Leather and Moss.
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