Fragrance comparison

London to Mumbai vs Magnifico Patchouli

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 68 ratings analysed

5 wins

London to Mumbai

IDEO Parfumeurs

3.8147 votes

Rank #58,998 Warm SpicyCitrus

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44%scent match

Some overlap

Magnifico Patchouli

Angelo Caroli

3.2921 votes

Rank #62,695 Warm SpicyPatchouli

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

London to Mumbai takes 5 of 5 categories.

London to Mumbai
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Magnifico Patchouli
Choose it for a warm spicy and patchouli character. Best in winter, evening wear.

London to Mumbai5/5

Magnifico Patchouli0/5

Ratings & consensus: London to Mumbai
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: London to Mumbai
Sillage & projection: London to Mumbai
Value for money: London to Mumbai
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: London to Mumbai

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

London to MumbaiIDEO Parfumeurs

Magnifico PatchouliAngelo Caroli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 29%Had 6%Want 64%

3.29/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 39%Had 10%Want 51%

Category winnerLondon to MumbaiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

28%Like

11%Ok

15%Dislike

6%Hate

47 votes

29%Love

19%Like

14%Ok

29%Dislike

10%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate57

Category winners

LongevityLondon to Mumbai

SillageLondon to Mumbai

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value38

Category winnerLondon to MumbaiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

woody69%

lavender61%

warm spicy100%

patchouli88%

woody77%

cinnamon65%

fresh spicy53%

earthy42%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top45 minutes

Bitter OrangeItalian LemonGingerBergamotRosebay Willowherb

Heart2 to 4 hours

LavenderGeraniumCloveCinnamonTuberose

Base5 to 8 hours

PatchouliSandalwoodOakmossTonka Bean

Top

Mandarin OrangeGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

CinnamonCloveGeraniumBasilRosemaryNutmeg

Base

PatchouliGuaiac WoodOakmossVetiver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Geranium, Clove and Cinnamon. Durations are only published for London to Mumbai, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer53

Fall74

Winter37

Day100

Night47

Spring42

Summer17

Fall92

Winter100

Day80

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

Men57

Unisex14

Women29

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,998

PerfumerMarie Duchêne

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#62,695

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLondon to MumbaiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

London to Mumbai by IDEO Parfumeurs delivers an intriguing blend of European barbershop tradition and Indian spice markets. Created by perfumer Marie Duchêne, this chypre scent opens with a lively burst of Italian lemon, sharp bergamot, and bitter orange, accented by fresh ginger and rosebay willowherb. The fragrance …

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Angelo Caroli Magnifico Patchouli opens with a sharp burst of mandarin orange and grapefruit, pinned down by aromatic basil. The citrus recedes quickly, letting warm cinnamon and pungent clove take control of the heart. As the fragrance settles, dark patchouli and dry guaiac wood form a heavy, earthy base that clings …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, London to Mumbai or Magnifico Patchouli?

London to Mumbai takes 5 of 5 categories. London to Mumbai is rated 3.81/5 from 47 votes; Magnifico Patchouli is rated 3.29/5 from 21 votes. Choose London to Mumbai for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Magnifico Patchouli for a warm spicy and patchouli character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, London to Mumbai or Magnifico Patchouli?

London to Mumbai lasts longest (London to Mumbai 80/100, Magnifico Patchouli 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, London to Mumbai or Magnifico Patchouli?

London to Mumbai projects furthest (London to Mumbai 72/100, Magnifico Patchouli 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do London to Mumbai and Magnifico Patchouli smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Geranium, Clove and Cinnamon.

Is London to Mumbai or Magnifico Patchouli better for summer or winter?

London to Mumbai suits daytime wear; Magnifico Patchouli suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in London to Mumbai and Magnifico Patchouli?

London to Mumbai has top notes of Bitter Orange, Italian Lemon, Ginger and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium, Clove and Cinnamon, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Oakmoss and Tonka Bean. Magnifico Patchouli has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Cinnamon, Clove, Geranium and Basil, a base of Patchouli, Guaiac Wood, Oakmoss and Vetiver.