Fragrance comparison

Bois Tabac Virginia vs Patchouli & Flores

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 79 ratings analysed

4 wins

Bois Tabac Virginia

Le Jardin Retrouve

3.7377 votes

Rank #15,542 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Patchouli & Flores

Atelier Segall & Barutti

4.502 votes

Rank #52,961 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bois Tabac Virginia takes 4 of 4 categories.

Bois Tabac Virginia
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Patchouli & Flores
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Bois Tabac Virginia4/4

Patchouli & Flores0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Bois Tabac Virginia
Sillage & projection: Bois Tabac Virginia
Value for money: Bois Tabac Virginia
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bois Tabac Virginia

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bois Tabac VirginiaLe Jardin Retrouve

Patchouli & FloresAtelier Segall & Barutti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 77 votes

Have 40%Had 8%Want 52%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 22%Had 11%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

36%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

6%Hate

77 votes

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityBois Tabac Virginia

SillageBois Tabac Virginia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value50

Category winnerBois Tabac VirginiaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

earthy77%

warm spicy69%

balsamic61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

earthy84%

fresh spicy77%

white floral69%

herbal61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top1 hour

LavenderGeraniumSage

Heart2 to 3 hours

VetiverLabdanumYlang-YlangPetitgrain

Base3 to 4 hours

CedarPatchouliIncenseAmbergrisSandalwood

Top

PatchouliBergamotVetiverSageChamomile

Heart

GeraniumYlang-YlangWhite FlowersTuberoseJasmine

Base

OakmossLabdanumHaitian Vetiver

InformationalShared notesGeranium, Sage, Vetiver and Labdanum. Durations are only published for Bois Tabac Virginia, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring59

Summer29

Fall100

Winter38

Day100

Night47

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men58

Unisex38

Women5

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,542

PerfumerYuri Gutsatz

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#52,961

PerfumerTzivia Segall

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBois Tabac VirginiaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bois Tabac Virginia is an aromatic woody fragrance shaped by crisp herbs and dry forest elements. It opens with an invigorating burst of French lavender, herbal sage, and peppery geranium. As the initial freshness settles, earthy vetiver and dark patchouli emerge alongside the warm balsamic resin of labdanum. Smoked w…

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Patchouli & Flores by Atelier Segall & Barutti pairs raw, soil-tinted patchouli with a vibrant bouquet of traditional white flowers. The opening strikes a green, bitter balance through bergamot, clary sage, and herbal chamomile. As the top notes fade, tuberose and ylang-ylang soften the earthy vetiver base, creating a…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Bois Tabac Virginia or Patchouli & Flores?

Bois Tabac Virginia takes 4 of 4 categories. Bois Tabac Virginia is rated 3.73/5 from 77 votes; Patchouli & Flores is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Bois Tabac Virginia for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Patchouli & Flores for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bois Tabac Virginia or Patchouli & Flores?

Bois Tabac Virginia lasts longest (Bois Tabac Virginia 68/100, Patchouli & Flores 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bois Tabac Virginia or Patchouli & Flores?

Bois Tabac Virginia projects furthest (Bois Tabac Virginia 55/100, Patchouli & Flores 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bois Tabac Virginia and Patchouli & Flores smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and earthy accords. Common notes include Geranium, Sage, Vetiver and Labdanum.

Is Bois Tabac Virginia or Patchouli & Flores better for summer or winter?

Bois Tabac Virginia suits daytime wear; Patchouli & Flores suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bois Tabac Virginia and Patchouli & Flores?

Bois Tabac Virginia has top notes of Lavender, Geranium and Sage, heart notes of Vetiver, Labdanum, Ylang-Ylang and Petitgrain, a base of Cedar, Patchouli, Incense and Ambergris. Patchouli & Flores has top notes of Patchouli, Bergamot, Vetiver and Sage, heart notes of Geranium, Ylang-Ylang, White Flowers and Tuberose, a base of Oakmoss, Labdanum and Haitian Vetiver.