English Patchouli vs Orchidée
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
English PatchouliChoose it for a amber and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
OrchidéeChoose it for a floral and vanilla character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
English Patchouli2/4
Orchidée2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- English Patchouli
- Sillage & projection
- English Patchouli
- Value for money
- Orchidée
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Orchidée
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
English PatchouliSignature FragrancesOrchidéeLe BlancWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 27%Had 27%Want 45%
4.40/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 50%Had 8%Want 42%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
0%Like
50%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
80%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
20%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
LongevityEnglish Patchouli
SillageEnglish Patchouli
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerOrchidéeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
floral88%
balsamic77%
smoky65%
warm spicy53%
patchouli42%
floral100%
vanilla83%
powdery65%
patchouli48%
balsamic30%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both floral, balsamic and patchouli
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AmberRose
Heart
Floral NotesCitruses
Base
IncensePatchouliVanilla
Notes
VanillaFloral NotesPatchouli
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesFloral Notes, Patchouli and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Orchidée, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer50
Fall0
Winter0
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#60,983
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#49,943
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerOrchidéeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEnglish Patchouli reads as a warm amber patchouli with rose at the front, then a softer floral citrus heart before incense and vanilla settle in. The feel is smoky, balsamic, and gently sweet rather than bright or crisp. It looks best suited to someone who likes classic rose, patchouli, and incense textures with a uni…
Reviews →Orchidée by Le Blanc offers a straightforward, comforting scent built around sweet floral notes, smooth vanilla, and earthy patchouli. The opening greets the nose with an airy bouquet of floral notes that quickly softens into a gentle, powdery texture. As it settles, warm vanilla steps forward, bringing a dessert-like…
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, English Patchouli or Orchidée?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. English Patchouli is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Orchidée is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose English Patchouli for a amber and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Orchidée for a floral and vanilla character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, English Patchouli or Orchidée?
English Patchouli lasts longest (English Patchouli 100/100, Orchidée 47/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, English Patchouli or Orchidée?
English Patchouli projects furthest (English Patchouli 63/100, Orchidée 42/100), based on community performance votes.
Do English Patchouli and Orchidée smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, balsamic and patchouli accords. Common notes include Floral Notes, Patchouli and Vanilla.
Is English Patchouli or Orchidée better for summer or winter?
English Patchouli suits day or night wear; Orchidée suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in English Patchouli and Orchidée?
English Patchouli has top notes of Amber and Rose, heart notes of Floral Notes and Citruses, a base of Incense, Patchouli and Vanilla. Orchidée features Vanilla, Floral Notes and Patchouli.
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