Dickens in Varanasi vs Patchouli TB
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
7%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Dickens in VaranasiChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Patchouli TBChoose it for a vanilla and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Dickens in Varanasi2/4
Patchouli TB2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Dickens in Varanasi
- Sillage & projection
- Dickens in Varanasi
- Value for money
- Patchouli TB
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Patchouli TB
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Dickens in VaranasiTHEN THEREPatchouli TBNiche4AllWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.33/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 14%Had 3%Want 84%
4.13/ 5 · 38 votes
Have 61%Had 11%Want 28%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate83%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
17%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
55%Love
26%Like
5%Ok
3%Dislike
11%Hate
38 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityDickens in Varanasi
SillageDickens in Varanasi
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPatchouli TBBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent familyamber100%
warm spicy92%
woody84%
balsamic77%
aromatic69%
smoky61%
vanilla100%
fresh spicy92%
fruity84%
patchouli77%
rose69%
sweet61%
Scent match7%Clearly different
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GrapefruitChamomileelemiNutmegPearGreen Apple
Heart
AmberPatchouliMagnoliaSaffronJasmineCedarCinnamon
Base
IncenseVanillaTobaccoWhite MuskVetiverSandalwoodOud
Top
Green AppleNutmeg
Heart
Tonka BeanRose
Base
VanillaPatchouli
InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Green Apple, Patchouli and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter67
Day67
Night100
Spring54
Summer7
Fall93
Winter100
Day62
Night100
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#51,852
PerfumerAngela Ciampagna
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#26,438
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerPatchouli TBHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDickens in Varanasi by THEN THERE opens with a sharp burst of bitter grapefruit, herbal chamomile, and spicy elemi resin. As the initial brightness settles, a heavy heart of saffron, dark patchouli, and warm cinnamon takes over on skin. The dry down anchors on smoky incense, earthy vetiver, and bitter oud lightly soft…
Reviews →Patchouli TB by Niche4All is a spicy, woody fragrance that relies on a potent blend of green apple and nutmeg. As the scent settles, warm tonka bean and vanilla emerge, grounding the crisp fruitiness in a rich, resinous base. This is a versatile choice for anyone wanting a balanced, cozy scent profile that performs we…
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, Dickens in Varanasi or Patchouli TB?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Dickens in Varanasi is rated 4.33/5 from 6 votes; Patchouli TB is rated 4.13/5 from 38 votes. Choose Dickens in Varanasi for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Patchouli TB for a vanilla and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Dickens in Varanasi or Patchouli TB?
Dickens in Varanasi lasts longest (Dickens in Varanasi 85/100, Patchouli TB 71/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Dickens in Varanasi or Patchouli TB?
Dickens in Varanasi projects furthest (Dickens in Varanasi 67/100, Patchouli TB 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Dickens in Varanasi and Patchouli TB smell similar?
Clearly different: a 7% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Green Apple, Patchouli and Vanilla.
Is Dickens in Varanasi or Patchouli TB better for summer or winter?
Dickens in Varanasi suits evening wear; Patchouli TB suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Dickens in Varanasi and Patchouli TB?
Dickens in Varanasi has top notes of Grapefruit, Chamomile, elemi and Nutmeg, heart notes of Amber, Patchouli, Magnolia and Saffron, a base of Incense, Vanilla, Tobacco and White Musk. Patchouli TB has top notes of Green Apple and Nutmeg, heart notes of Tonka Bean and Rose, a base of Vanilla and Patchouli.
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