Fragrance comparison

Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly vs The Vert (Green Tea)

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 749 ratings analysed

Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly

Anthologie

4.19121 votes

Rank #12,010 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

The Vert (Green Tea)

L'Occitane en Provence

4.14628 votes

Rank #3,654 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Vert (Green Tea) takes 4 of 7 categories.

Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring.
The Vert (Green Tea)
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly3/7

The Vert (Green Tea)4/7

Ratings & consensus: The Vert (Green Tea)
Community sentiment: The Vert (Green Tea)
Longevity: Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly
Sillage & projection: Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly
Value for money: The Vert (Green Tea)
Versatility: Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: The Vert (Green Tea)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ce N'est Pas Un PatchoulyAnthologie

The Vert (Green Tea)L'Occitane en Provence

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 121 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.14/ 5 · 628 votes

Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%

Category winnerThe Vert (Green Tea)Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

35%Like

17%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

101 votes

32%Love

57%Like

4%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

628 votes

Category winnerThe Vert (Green Tea)Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityCe N'est Pas Un Patchouly

SillageCe N'est Pas Un Patchouly

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value55

Category winnerThe Vert (Green Tea)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

citrus77%

patchouli69%

green61%

citrus100%

green90%

fresh spicy80%

fresh70%

aromatic60%

white floral50%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PeppermintGeraniumBitter OrangeItalian LemonBergamot

Heart

PatchouliMateCarrotNutmeg

Base

Balsam FirGuaiac WoodBenzoinTonka Bean

Top15-30 mins

Bitter OrangeOrange

Heart2-3 hrs

Green TeaJasmineMate

Base4-5 hrs

CedarThymeNutmeg

InformationalShared notesBitter Orange, Mate and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for The Vert (Green Tea), so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter38

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter14

Day100

Night19

Category winnerCe N'est Pas Un PatchoulyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men43

Unisex51

Women6

Men3

Unisex63

Women35

Casual 45%Work 37%Date 11%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,010

PerfumerLucien Ferrero

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#3,654

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews65

Category winnerThe Vert (Green Tea)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly is a fresh, aromatic patchouli built to feel lighter than the name suggests. Reviewers describe a minty, citrus-bright opening with mate, geranium and spice, then a softened patchouli that turns earthy, green and faintly sweet rather than dark or heavy. It suits people who like patchouli in a…

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The Vert (Green Tea) by L'Occitane en Provence delivers an invigorating splash of Mediterranean botanicals. The opening hits immediately. Tart bitter orange and sweet orange zest cut through morning haze with sharp, juicy clarity. Within twenty minutes, the citrus settles into a calm heart of steeped green tea leaves,…

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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, Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly or The Vert (Green Tea)?

The Vert (Green Tea) takes 4 of 7 categories. Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly is rated 4.19/5 from 121 votes; The Vert (Green Tea) is rated 4.14/5 from 628 votes. Choose Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring. Choose The Vert (Green Tea) for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly or The Vert (Green Tea)?

Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly lasts longest (Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly 71/100, The Vert (Green Tea) 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly or The Vert (Green Tea)?

Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly projects furthest (Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly 58/100, The Vert (Green Tea) 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly and The Vert (Green Tea) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bitter Orange, Mate and Nutmeg.

Is Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly or The Vert (Green Tea) better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly is the stronger pick. For winter, Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly is the stronger pick. The Vert (Green Tea) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly and The Vert (Green Tea)?

Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly has top notes of Peppermint, Geranium, Bitter Orange and Italian Lemon, heart notes of Patchouli, Mate, Carrot and Nutmeg, a base of Balsam Fir, Guaiac Wood, Benzoin and Tonka Bean. The Vert (Green Tea) has top notes of Bitter Orange and Orange, heart notes of Green Tea, Jasmine and Mate, a base of Cedar, Thyme and Nutmeg.