Fragrance comparison

Lobogal Gold vs Varens Original Patchouli Chic

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 152 ratings analysed

Lobogal Gold

Lobogal

3.69107 votes

Rank #29,067 FruityFloral

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16%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 6 categories.

Lobogal Gold
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Varens Original Patchouli Chic
Choose it for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Lobogal Gold2/6

Varens Original Patchouli Chic4/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Lobogal GoldLobogal

Varens Original Patchouli ChicUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.69/ 5 · 107 votes

Have 36%Had 23%Want 41%

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

20%Love

52%Like

7%Ok

21%Dislike

1%Hate

107 votes

22%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

45 votes

Category winnerVarens Original Patchouli ChicMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityVarens Original Patchouli Chic

SillageVarens Original Patchouli Chic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

floral92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

woody61%

patchouli100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

warm spicy77%

caramel69%

balsamic61%

Scent match16%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MelonPineappleLitchiTangerineBlack CurrantPink PepperBergamot

Heart

VioletMagnoliaFreesiaCasablanca LilyJasmineRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

RaspberryOrris RootLeatherPeachCaramelAmberEbony WoodMusk

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

Spring83

Summer28

Fall100

Winter62

Day100

Night44

Spring32

Summer37

Fall100

Winter53

Day100

Night73

Category winnerLobogal GoldMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex6

Women88

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#29,067

PerfumerPierre Bourdon, Valerie Garnuch-Mentzel

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#35,667

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerLobogal GoldHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lobogal Gold opens with a bright burst of melon, litchi, and pineapple before settling into a powdery floral heart. Crafted by perfumer Pierre Bourdon in 2004, this composition pairs juicy orchard fruit with classic casablanca lily and soft violet. As the top notes quiet down, sweet caramel and dark leather emerge ben…

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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, Lobogal Gold or Varens Original Patchouli Chic?

Varens Original Patchouli Chic takes 4 of 6 categories. Lobogal Gold is rated 3.69/5 from 107 votes; Varens Original Patchouli Chic is rated 4.00/5 from 45 votes. Choose Lobogal Gold for a fruity and floral character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Varens Original Patchouli Chic for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lobogal Gold or Varens Original Patchouli Chic?

Varens Original Patchouli Chic lasts longest (Varens Original Patchouli Chic 72/100, Lobogal Gold 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lobogal Gold or Varens Original Patchouli Chic?

Varens Original Patchouli Chic projects furthest (Varens Original Patchouli Chic 60/100, Lobogal Gold 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lobogal Gold and Varens Original Patchouli Chic smell similar?

Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Caramel.

Is Lobogal Gold or Varens Original Patchouli Chic better for summer or winter?

For summer, Varens Original Patchouli Chic is the stronger pick. For winter, Lobogal Gold is the stronger pick. Lobogal Gold suits daytime wear; Varens Original Patchouli Chic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lobogal Gold and Varens Original Patchouli Chic?

Lobogal Gold has top notes of Melon, Pineapple, Litchi and Tangerine, heart notes of Violet, Magnolia, Freesia and Casablanca Lily, a base of Raspberry, Orris Root, Leather and Peach. 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.