Fragrance comparison

Colostrum vs Rose Patchouli

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 20 ratings analysed

Colostrum

Natvm Parfvm

4.388 votes

Rank #49,175 MuskyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Rose Patchouli

B96

3.1712 votes

Rank #66,920 WoodyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose Patchouli takes 3 of 4 categories.

Colostrum
Choose it for a musky and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Rose Patchouli
Choose it for a woody and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Colostrum1/4

Rose Patchouli3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ColostrumNatvm Parfvm

Rose PatchouliB96

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 2%Had 2%Want 96%

3.17/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 38%Had 14%Want 48%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

38%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

33%Love

17%Like

8%Ok

17%Dislike

25%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate54

Category winners

LongevityRose Patchouli

SillageRose Patchouli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value75

Category winnerRose PatchouliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

fruity92%

rose84%

violet77%

yellow floral69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

rose91%

patchouli83%

amber74%

warm spicy65%

floral56%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonBlack CurrantBergamot

Heart

Ylang YlangVioletRoseJuniper BerriesIncenseNutmeg

Base

White MuskVetiverGuaiac WoodPatchouliSandalwoodBenzoinLeatherAmber

Top

Water JasmineJuniper

Heart

RoseIncenseVioletBlack Currant

Base

PatchouliPrecious WoodsAmberwoodVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Violet, Rose and Incense. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall75

Winter75

Day100

Night75

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex60

Women20

Men0

Unisex13

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,175

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#66,920

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerColostrumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Colostrum by Natvm Parfvm opens with a sharp, bright citrus burst before settling into a soft, musky heart. This woody spicy fragrance balances the zesty bite of lemon and bergamot against a powdery violet and incense base. Ideal for daily wear in temperate spring weather, it projects a clean, skin-like quality that f…

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Rose Patchouli by B96 is a floral woody musk scent for women, signed by perfumer Bertrand Duchaufour. It centers on a deep, resinous rose paired with earthy patchouli and a touch of incense. This 2021 release fits well for cooler autumn evenings, offering a sophisticated profile for those who appreciate woody floral s…

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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, Colostrum or Rose Patchouli?

Rose Patchouli takes 3 of 4 categories. Colostrum is rated 4.38/5 from 8 votes; Rose Patchouli is rated 3.17/5 from 12 votes. Choose Colostrum for a musky and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Rose Patchouli for a woody and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Colostrum or Rose Patchouli?

Rose Patchouli lasts longest (Rose Patchouli 80/100, Colostrum 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Colostrum or Rose Patchouli?

Rose Patchouli projects furthest (Rose Patchouli 71/100, Colostrum 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Colostrum and Rose Patchouli smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Violet, Rose and Incense.

Is Colostrum or Rose Patchouli better for summer or winter?

Colostrum suits daytime wear; Rose Patchouli suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Colostrum and Rose Patchouli?

Colostrum has top notes of Lemon, Black Currant and Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang Ylang, Violet, Rose and Juniper Berries, a base of White Musk, Vetiver, Guaiac Wood and Patchouli. Rose Patchouli has top notes of Water Jasmine and Juniper, heart notes of Rose, Incense, Violet and Black Currant, a base of Patchouli, Precious Woods, Amberwood and Vetiver.