Fragrance comparison

Mahd Al Dhahab vs Patchouli Bella Vita

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 434 ratings analysed

Mahd Al Dhahab

Arabiyat Prestige

4.35432 votes

Rank #1,648 PowderyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

Patchouli Bella Vita

Des Filles a la Vanille

4.502 votes

Rank #56,727 VanillaPatchouli

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Mahd Al Dhahab
Choose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Patchouli Bella Vita
Choose it for a vanilla and patchouli character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Mahd Al Dhahab2/4

Patchouli Bella Vita2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Patchouli Bella Vita
Sillage & projection: Patchouli Bella Vita
Value for money: Mahd Al Dhahab
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mahd Al Dhahab

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mahd Al DhahabArabiyat Prestige

Patchouli Bella VitaDes Filles a la Vanille

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 432 votes

Have 92%Had 8%Want 0%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

73%Love

19%Like

5%Ok

2%Dislike

2%Hate

329 votes

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityPatchouli Bella Vita

SillagePatchouli Bella Vita

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMahd Al DhahabBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

citrus92%

woody84%

vanilla77%

warm spicy69%

musky61%

vanilla100%

patchouli92%

woody84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

balsamic61%

Scent match62%Closely related · both vanilla, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotSpicesLemon

Heart

AmberPatchouliOud

Base

VanillaSandalwoodWhite Musk

Top15-30 mins

LemonBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Patchouli

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Patchouli and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Patchouli Bella Vita, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring87

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day85

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men37

Unisex57

Women6

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Date 32%Casual 29%Work 24%Party 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,648

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews35

Overall rank#56,727

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMahd Al DhahabHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mahd Al Dhahab opens with bright lemon and bergamot over a lightly spiced lift, then settles into a smoother amber, patchouli, and soft oud heart. The drydown is creamier than dark, with vanilla, sandalwood, and white musk giving it a polished, slightly powdery finish. It reads as an easy unisex amber-woody scent with…

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Patchouli Bella Vita by Des Filles a la Vanille delivers an unexpected twist on traditional earthy scents. The opening hits fast with bright lemon and tart bergamot peel. That sunny citrus burst clears out within thirty minutes. Soon, damp patchouli steps forward, softened by warm vanilla and milky sandalwood. It smel…

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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, Mahd Al Dhahab or Patchouli Bella Vita?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Mahd Al Dhahab is rated 4.35/5 from 432 votes; Patchouli Bella Vita is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Mahd Al Dhahab for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Patchouli Bella Vita for a vanilla and patchouli character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Mahd Al Dhahab or Patchouli Bella Vita?

Patchouli Bella Vita lasts longest (Patchouli Bella Vita 80/100, Mahd Al Dhahab 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mahd Al Dhahab or Patchouli Bella Vita?

Patchouli Bella Vita projects furthest (Patchouli Bella Vita 75/100, Mahd Al Dhahab 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mahd Al Dhahab and Patchouli Bella Vita smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Patchouli and Vanilla.

Is Mahd Al Dhahab or Patchouli Bella Vita better for summer or winter?

Patchouli Bella Vita suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mahd Al Dhahab and Patchouli Bella Vita?

Mahd Al Dhahab has top notes of Bergamot, Spices and Lemon, heart notes of Amber, Patchouli and Oud, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and White Musk. Patchouli Bella Vita has top notes of Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Patchouli, a base of Vanilla and Sandalwood.