Fragrance comparison

Forum Woman vs Varens Original Patchouli Chic

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 60 ratings analysed

Forum Woman

Tufi Duek

3.5315 votes

Rank #59,084 AmberPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Varens Original Patchouli Chic

Ulric de Varens

4.0045 votes

Rank #35,667 PatchouliWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Varens Original Patchouli Chic takes 4 of 4 categories.

Forum Woman
Choose it for a amber and powdery character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Varens Original Patchouli Chic
Choose it for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Forum Woman0/4

Varens Original Patchouli Chic4/4

Ratings & consensus: Varens Original Patchouli Chic
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Varens Original Patchouli Chic
Sillage & projection: Varens Original Patchouli Chic
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Varens Original Patchouli Chic

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Forum WomanTufi Duek

Varens Original Patchouli ChicUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.53/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 32%Had 38%Want 30%

4.00/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 38%Had 26%Want 36%

Category winnerVarens Original Patchouli ChicRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

73%Like

7%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

22%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

45 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityVarens Original Patchouli Chic

SillageVarens Original Patchouli Chic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

powdery92%

woody84%

vanilla77%

sweet69%

floral61%

patchouli100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

warm spicy77%

caramel69%

balsamic61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotRed ApplePeachFreesiaGalbanumMarigold

Heart

RoseBlack IrisVioletJasmineCarnationLily-of-the-ValleyVetiver

Base

Crystal AmberCashmere WoodTonka BeanCaramelVanillaSandalwoodMuskPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

Bergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

PatchouliJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base4-6 hrs

VanillaCaramelVirginia CedarMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Caramel. Durations are only published for Varens Original Patchouli Chic, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer83

Fall83

Winter50

Day100

Night63

Spring32

Summer37

Fall100

Winter53

Day100

Night73

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 41%Work 26%Date 21%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,084

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#35,667

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerVarens Original Patchouli ChicHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Tufi Duek Forum Woman opens with a bright burst of crisp red apple, green galbanum, and bergamot before settling into a dense floral heart. Black iris and violet lend a dry, powdery texture that cuts through the initial sweetness of peach and freesia. As the top notes fade, warm crystal amber and smooth sandalwood anc…

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Varens Original Patchouli Chic by Ulric de Varens delivers a gentle, sweet spin on traditional earthy notes. A bright flash of crisp bergamot introduces the scent before smoothing into warm Indonesian patchouli, sweet caramel, and soft vanilla. It skips the damp, dirty cellar facets often found in vintage blends, opti…

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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, Forum Woman or Varens Original Patchouli Chic?

Varens Original Patchouli Chic takes 4 of 4 categories. Forum Woman is rated 3.53/5 from 15 votes; Varens Original Patchouli Chic is rated 4.00/5 from 45 votes. Choose Forum Woman for a amber and powdery character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Varens Original Patchouli Chic for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Forum Woman or Varens Original Patchouli Chic?

Varens Original Patchouli Chic lasts longest (Varens Original Patchouli Chic 72/100, Forum Woman 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Forum Woman or Varens Original Patchouli Chic?

Varens Original Patchouli Chic projects furthest (Varens Original Patchouli Chic 60/100, Forum Woman 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Forum Woman and Varens Original Patchouli Chic smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and vanilla accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Caramel.

Is Forum Woman or Varens Original Patchouli Chic better for summer or winter?

Forum Woman suits daytime wear; Varens Original Patchouli Chic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Forum Woman and Varens Original Patchouli Chic?

Forum Woman has top notes of Bergamot, Red Apple, Peach and Freesia, heart notes of Rose, Black Iris, Violet and Jasmine, a base of Crystal Amber, Cashmere Wood, Tonka Bean and Caramel. Varens Original Patchouli Chic has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Patchouli, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Vanilla, Caramel, Virginia Cedar and Musk.