Fragrance comparison

Imagine vs Sweet Jasmine and Patchouli

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 32 ratings analysed

Imagine

Jean Louis Vermeil

4.0331 votes

Rank #43,856 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Sweet Jasmine and Patchouli

Dermacol

5.001 votes

Rank #53,672 White FloralVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sweet Jasmine and Patchouli takes 3 of 4 categories.

Imagine
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Sweet Jasmine and Patchouli
Choose it for a white floral and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Imagine1/4

Sweet Jasmine and Patchouli3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Sweet Jasmine and Patchouli
Sillage & projection: Sweet Jasmine and Patchouli
Value for money: Sweet Jasmine and Patchouli
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Imagine

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ImagineJean Louis Vermeil

Sweet Jasmine and PatchouliDermacol

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 40%Had 23%Want 38%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

32%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevitySweet Jasmine and Patchouli

SillageSweet Jasmine and Patchouli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value75

Category winnerSweet Jasmine and PatchouliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody92%

mossy84%

earthy77%

sweet69%

amber61%

white floral100%

vanilla92%

citrus84%

woody77%

sweet69%

patchouli61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black CurrantPineappleRaspberryPeachGrapefruitThymeAppleBergamot

Heart

RoseLilyClovesYlang-YlangHoneysuckleJasmineOrange Blossom

Base

OakmossAmberSandalwoodPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

Orange BlossomGrapefruitBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

JasminePineapplePeachOrrisRose

Base6-8+ hrs

PatchouliVanillaTonka BeanCedar

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Peach, Grapefruit and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Sweet Jasmine and Patchouli, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer17

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night83

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night53

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 37%Work 27%Date 22%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,856

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#53,672

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerImagineHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Imagine by Jean Louis Vermeil brings back the bold, fruity green spirit of 1989. It opens with sharp black currant and tart pineapple before settling into a deep base of oakmoss and patchouli. This fragrance suits collectors who love complex, vintage woody florals that perform well in cool autumn weather.

Reviews →

Dermacol Sweet Jasmine and Patchouli delivers a sunny, candied white floral punch that punches far above its price tag. The opening sparks with tart grapefruit, crisp bergamot, and a burst of orange blossom. Within twenty minutes, sweet peach and juicy pineapple soften the sharp edges, setting up a lush heart of bloom…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Imagine or Sweet Jasmine and Patchouli?

Sweet Jasmine and Patchouli takes 3 of 4 categories. Imagine is rated 4.03/5 from 31 votes; Sweet Jasmine and Patchouli is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Imagine for a fruity and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Sweet Jasmine and Patchouli for a white floral and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Imagine or Sweet Jasmine and Patchouli?

Sweet Jasmine and Patchouli lasts longest (Sweet Jasmine and Patchouli 80/100, Imagine 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Imagine or Sweet Jasmine and Patchouli?

Sweet Jasmine and Patchouli projects furthest (Sweet Jasmine and Patchouli 75/100, Imagine 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Imagine and Sweet Jasmine and Patchouli smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Peach, Grapefruit and Bergamot.

Is Imagine or Sweet Jasmine and Patchouli better for summer or winter?

Imagine suits daytime wear; Sweet Jasmine and Patchouli suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Imagine and Sweet Jasmine and Patchouli?

Imagine has top notes of Black Currant, Pineapple, Raspberry and Peach, heart notes of Rose, Lily, Cloves and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Oakmoss, Amber, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Sweet Jasmine and Patchouli has top notes of Orange Blossom, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Pineapple, Peach and Orris, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Cedar.