Fragrance comparison

Fleur de Baobab vs Musc Patchouly

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 54 ratings analysed

3 wins

Fleur de Baobab

Zara

3.8145 votes

Rank #17,917 SaltyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Musc Patchouly

Adopt Parfums

4.119 votes

Rank #49,130 CitrusPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fleur de Baobab takes 3 of 4 categories.

Fleur de Baobab
Choose it for a salty and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Musc Patchouly
Choose it for a citrus and patchouli character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Fleur de Baobab3/4

Musc Patchouly1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Fleur de Baobab
Sillage & projection: Fleur de Baobab
Value for money: Musc Patchouly
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Fleur de Baobab

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fleur de BaobabZara

Musc PatchoulyAdopt Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 23%Had 25%Want 52%

4.11/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 32%Had 18%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

62%Like

5%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

39 votes

22%Love

67%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityFleur de Baobab

SillageFleur de Baobab

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMusc PatchoulyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

salty100%

white floral91%

musky83%

marine74%

citrus65%

powdery56%

citrus100%

patchouli92%

musky84%

woody77%

white floral69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both musky, citrus and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Sea Salt

Heart

Orange Blossom

Base

Musk

Top

BergamotOrangeMandarin Orange

Heart

Orange BlossomPeach

Base

PatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer90

Fall0

Winter30

Day100

Night7

Spring100

Summer25

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,917

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#49,130

PerfumerDominique Monlun

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFleur de BaobabHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fleur de Baobab by Zara offers a clean, salty floral experience centered on orange blossom and sea salt. It captures the essence of a breezy coastal afternoon, making it a reliable choice for casual spring days. The scent maintains a minimalist profile, resting on a soft musk base that hugs the skin gently throughout …

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Musc Patchouly by Adopt Parfums is a Oriental fragrance for women and men. The nose behind this fragrance is Dominique Monlun. Top notes are Bergamot, Orange and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Orange Blossom and Peach; base notes are Patchouli and Musk.

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Fleur de Baobab or Musc Patchouly?

Fleur de Baobab takes 3 of 4 categories. Fleur de Baobab is rated 3.81/5 from 45 votes; Musc Patchouly is rated 4.11/5 from 9 votes. Choose Fleur de Baobab for a salty and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Musc Patchouly for a citrus and patchouli character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Fleur de Baobab or Musc Patchouly?

Fleur de Baobab lasts longest (Fleur de Baobab 58/100, Musc Patchouly 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fleur de Baobab or Musc Patchouly?

Fleur de Baobab projects furthest (Fleur de Baobab 56/100, Musc Patchouly 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fleur de Baobab and Musc Patchouly smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky, citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom and Musk.

Is Fleur de Baobab or Musc Patchouly better for summer or winter?

Fleur de Baobab suits daytime wear; Musc Patchouly suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fleur de Baobab and Musc Patchouly?

Fleur de Baobab has top notes of Sea Salt, heart notes of Orange Blossom, a base of Musk. Musc Patchouly has top notes of Bergamot, Orange and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Peach, a base of Patchouli and Musk.