Fragrance comparison

I.Patchouly vs Vespree

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 43 ratings analysed

I.Patchouly

IO.KO 1954

4.1031 votes

Rank #20,940 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Vespree

Bienaimé

4.3312 votes

Rank #18,891 PatchouliWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vespree takes 3 of 4 categories.

I.Patchouly
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Vespree
Choose it for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

I.Patchouly1/4

Vespree3/4

Ratings & consensus: Vespree
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: I.Patchouly
Sillage & projection: Vespree
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Vespree

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

I.PatchoulyIO.KO 1954

VespreeBienaimé

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 19%Had 10%Want 71%

4.33/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 3%Had 0%Want 97%

Category winnerVespreeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

42%Like

3%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

31 votes

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityI.Patchouly

SillageVespree

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

patchouli84%

warm spicy77%

balsamic69%

aromatic61%

patchouli100%

woody86%

warm spicy72%

vanilla58%

balsamic44%

earthy30%

Scent match59%Closely related · both woody, patchouli and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeCeleryCedarThyme

Heart

PatchouliIncenseEucalyptusSandalwood

Base

AmberTobacco LeafBenzoinLabdanumVanillaMusk

Notes

PatchouliFougère AccordCedarVanillaBenzoinAmber

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCedar, Patchouli, Amber and Benzoin. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring69

Summer23

Fall92

Winter100

Day62

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,940

PerfumerEnzo Galardi

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#18,891

PerfumerMarie Schnirer

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerVespreeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

I.Patchouly by IO.KO 1954 is an earthy, wood-forward fragrance that centers on raw patchouli, incense, and tobacco leaf. Launched in 2017, this unisex scent leans into herbal and medicinal qualities, making it a compelling choice for enthusiasts who enjoy bold, challenging compositions during autumn or winter months. …

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Vespree by Bienaimé is a Oriental Woody fragrance for men. This is a new fragrance. Vespree was launched in 2025. The nose behind this fragrance is Marie Schnirer. From the way people describe wearing it, this comes across best as an easygoing style that many people can appreciate quickly.

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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, I.Patchouly or Vespree?

Vespree takes 3 of 4 categories. I.Patchouly is rated 4.10/5 from 31 votes; Vespree is rated 4.33/5 from 12 votes. Choose I.Patchouly for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Vespree for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, I.Patchouly or Vespree?

I.Patchouly lasts longest (I.Patchouly 82/100, Vespree 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, I.Patchouly or Vespree?

Vespree projects furthest (Vespree 72/100, I.Patchouly 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do I.Patchouly and Vespree smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, patchouli and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cedar, Patchouli, Amber and Benzoin.

Is I.Patchouly or Vespree better for summer or winter?

I.Patchouly suits evening wear; Vespree suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in I.Patchouly and Vespree?

I.Patchouly has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Celery, Cedar and Thyme, heart notes of Patchouli, Incense, Eucalyptus and Sandalwood, a base of Amber, Tobacco Leaf, Benzoin and Labdanum. Vespree features Patchouli, Fougère Accord, Cedar, Vanilla and Benzoin.