Fragrance comparison

Epitome vs Zagara e Patchouli

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 21 ratings analysed

Epitome

Hint

4.0014 votes

Rank #40,187 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

73%scent match

Closely related

3 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 3 of 4 categories.

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

Epitome1/4

Zagara e Patchouli3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EpitomeHint

Zagara e PatchouliDr. Vranjes Firenze

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 51%Had 5%Want 44%

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

29%Love

43%Like

29%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityZagara e Patchouli

SillageZagara e Patchouli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

green69%

patchouli61%

fresh spicy100%

patchouli92%

warm spicy84%

green77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match73%Closely related · both fresh spicy, warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CardamomPepperMintBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

FigCoconut MilkBasil

Base5-7 hrs

PatchouliAmberAtlas Cedar

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

Spring73

Summer45

Fall100

Winter36

Day100

Night70

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men63

Unisex31

Women6

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,187

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#64,559

PerfumerPaolo Vranjes

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEpitomeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Epitome by Hint opens with an energizing blast of crushed mint leaves, zesty bergamot, and cracked black pepper, giving an immediate sensation like stepping out of a clean shower at a boutique hotel. As the brisk citrus and herbal kick settles on your skin, the fragrance reveals a subtle heart of green fig, smooth coc…

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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, Epitome or Zagara e Patchouli?

Zagara e Patchouli takes 3 of 4 categories. Epitome is rated 4.00/5 from 14 votes; Zagara e Patchouli is rated 3.71/5 from 7 votes. Choose Epitome for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Zagara e Patchouli for a fresh spicy and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Epitome or Zagara e Patchouli?

Zagara e Patchouli lasts longest (Zagara e Patchouli 67/100, Epitome 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Epitome or Zagara e Patchouli?

Zagara e Patchouli projects furthest (Zagara e Patchouli 67/100, Epitome 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Epitome and Zagara e Patchouli smell similar?

Closely related: a 73% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Pepper, Mint, Bergamot and Patchouli.

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

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

What are the notes in Epitome and Zagara e Patchouli?

Epitome has top notes of Cardamom, Pepper, Mint and Bergamot, heart notes of Fig, Coconut Milk and Basil, a base of Patchouli, Amber and Atlas Cedar. Zagara e Patchouli has top notes of Pepper and Mint, heart notes of African Orange Flower and Bergamot, a base of Patchouli.