Earl Grey vs Vanilla Patchouli
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Earl Grey takes 3 of 4 categories.
Earl GreyChoose it for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Vanilla PatchouliChoose it for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Earl Grey3/4
Vanilla Patchouli1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Earl Grey
- Sillage & projection
- Earl Grey
- Value for money
- Vanilla Patchouli
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Earl Grey
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Earl GreyThe Lab FragrancesVanilla PatchouliSergio NeroWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.06/ 5 · 18 votes
Have 27%Had 9%Want 64%
4.00/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 65%Had 6%Want 29%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
28%Like
11%Ok
0%Dislike
11%Hate
18 votes · too few to score
20%Love
60%Like
20%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityEarl Grey
SillageEarl Grey
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVanilla PatchouliBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
vanilla92%
powdery84%
white floral77%
fresh spicy69%
sweet61%
vanilla100%
powdery86%
amber72%
woody58%
balsamic44%
musky30%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both vanilla and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
TeaLimeBergamot
Heart
Orange BlossomTiare FlowerHeliotropePepper
Base
VanillaAmberMuskSandalwood
Top
MandarinBergamot
Heart
Cashmere WoodHeliotropePepper
Base
VanillaAmberPatchouliMusk
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Heliotrope, Pepper 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 seasonSpring83
Summer100
Fall67
Winter83
Day100
Night63
Spring67
Summer33
Fall100
Winter33
Day100
Night–
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#49,123
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#56,413
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerEarl GreyHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEarl Grey by The Lab Fragrances delivers a refreshing twist on classic black tea by pairing bright bergamot and crisp lime with cozy vanilla and warm sandalwood. The opening hits your skin like a freshly poured cup of citrus-infused tea, crisp and uplifting without sharp chemical edges. As the initial zest settles, so…
Reviews →Vanilla Patchouli by Sergio Nero brings together citrus brightness and a warm, powdery foundation. Mandarin and bergamot provide an initial spark, leading into a heart of heliotrope and cashmere wood. The dry-down relies on a steady base of vanilla, amber, and earthy patchouli. It is a daily scent for those who enjoy …
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, Earl Grey or Vanilla Patchouli?
Earl Grey takes 3 of 4 categories. Earl Grey is rated 4.06/5 from 18 votes; Vanilla Patchouli is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose Earl Grey for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Vanilla Patchouli for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Earl Grey or Vanilla Patchouli?
Earl Grey lasts longest (Earl Grey 73/100, Vanilla Patchouli 45/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Earl Grey or Vanilla Patchouli?
Earl Grey projects furthest (Earl Grey 54/100, Vanilla Patchouli 44/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Earl Grey and Vanilla Patchouli smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Heliotrope, Pepper and Vanilla.
Is Earl Grey or Vanilla Patchouli better for summer or winter?
Earl Grey suits daytime wear; Vanilla Patchouli suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Earl Grey and Vanilla Patchouli?
Earl Grey has top notes of Tea, Lime and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Tiare Flower, Heliotrope and Pepper, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Musk and Sandalwood. Vanilla Patchouli has top notes of Mandarin and Bergamot, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, Heliotrope and Pepper, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Patchouli and Musk.
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