Fragrance comparison

Darley vs Zagara e Patchouli

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 891 ratings analysed

Darley

Parfums de Marly

4.08884 votes

Rank #3,163 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Zagara e Patchouli

Dr. Vranjes Firenze

3.717 votes

Rank #64,559 Fresh SpicyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Zagara e Patchouli takes 2 of 4 categories.

Darley
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Zagara e Patchouli
Choose it for a fresh spicy and patchouli character. Wins on sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Darley1/4

Zagara e Patchouli2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Zagara e Patchouli
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Zagara e Patchouli
Fragranxe ranking: Darley

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DarleyParfums de Marly

Zagara e PatchouliDr. Vranjes Firenze

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 884 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

3.71/ 5 · 7 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

40%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

2%Hate

884 votes

29%Love

43%Like

0%Ok

29%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageZagara e Patchouli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

lavender77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

fresh spicy100%

patchouli92%

warm spicy84%

green77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

MintBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderCinnamonAfrican Orange FlowerRoseRosemary

Base5-8 hrs

Tonka BeanSandalwoodAmberGuaiac WoodPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

PepperMint

Heart2-4 hrs

African Orange FlowerBergamot

Base6-8+ hrs

Patchouli

Category winnerZagara e PatchouliLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer92

Fall0

Winter35

Day100

Night73

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men77

Unisex20

Women3

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,163

PerfumerFrancis Deleamont

Launched—

Reviews139

Overall rank#64,559

PerfumerPaolo Vranjes

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDarleyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parfums de Marly Darley strikes an immediate balance between brisk barbershop cleanliness and creamy oriental warmth. The first spritz unleashes a sharp flash of Amalfi lemon alongside cooling garden mint and sparkling bergamot. Within minutes, that citrus bite softens into an aromatic heart of French lavender, sweet …

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Dr. Vranjes Firenze Zagara e Patchouli is a crisp, aromatic chypre that unites bright Mediterranean citrus blossoms with deep, earthy greenery. The first spray delivers a cooling blast of crushed garden mint and zesty white pepper, which immediately clears the air without smelling like chewing gum or toothpaste. As th…

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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, Darley or Zagara e Patchouli?

Zagara e Patchouli takes 2 of 4 categories. Darley is rated 4.08/5 from 884 votes; Zagara e Patchouli is rated 3.71/5 from 7 votes. Choose Darley for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Zagara e Patchouli for a fresh spicy and patchouli character. Wins on sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Darley or Zagara e Patchouli?

They last about the same: Darley 67/100, Zagara e Patchouli 67/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Darley or Zagara e Patchouli?

Zagara e Patchouli projects furthest (Zagara e Patchouli 67/100, Darley 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Darley and Zagara e Patchouli smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Mint, Bergamot, African Orange Flower and Patchouli.

Is Darley or Zagara e Patchouli better for summer or winter?

Darley suits daytime wear; Zagara e Patchouli suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Darley and Zagara e Patchouli?

Darley has top notes of Mint, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Cinnamon, African Orange Flower and Rose, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Amber and Guaiac Wood. Zagara e Patchouli has top notes of Pepper and Mint, heart notes of African Orange Flower and Bergamot, a base of Patchouli.