Fragrance comparison

Mahogany for Men vs Patchouli Version Love

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 49 ratings analysed

Mahogany for Men

Mahogany

3.8347 votes

Rank #25,046 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Patchouli Version Love

Des Filles a la Vanille

5.002 votes

Rank #49,605 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Mahogany for Men
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Patchouli Version Love
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

Mahogany for Men2/4

Patchouli Version Love2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Patchouli Version Love
Sillage & projection: Patchouli Version Love
Value for money: Mahogany for Men
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mahogany for Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mahogany for MenMahogany

Patchouli Version LoveDes Filles a la Vanille

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 33%Had 26%Want 41%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

53%Like

4%Ok

13%Dislike

4%Hate

47 votes

100%Love

0%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

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityPatchouli Version Love

SillagePatchouli Version Love

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value50

Category winnerMahogany for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

earthy92%

mossy84%

aldehydic77%

white floral69%

patchouli61%

white floral100%

citrus83%

patchouli65%

woody48%

warm spicy30%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both white floral, woody and patchouli

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesCuminBergamotLemon

Heart

Orange BlossomRosePineappleJasmine

Base

OakmossPatchouliAmberVetiverSandalwoodMusk

Top15-30 mins

Orange BlossomLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Jasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

Patchouli

InformationalShared notesLemon, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Patchouli Version Love, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring47

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night45

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex0

Women11

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 34%Work 30%Date 23%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,046

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#49,605

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMahogany for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mahogany for Men opens with a sharp flash of aldehydes and cumin, settling into a clean orange blossom heart. The dry-down relies on earthy oakmoss and green patchouli, offering a retro, clean masculine vibe. It suits guys seeking an easygoing, fresh herbal option for casual daytime wear.

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Patchouli Version Love by Des Filles a la Vanille opens with an unexpected spark. A tart splash of lemon cuts through sweet, honeyed orange blossom within seconds. It is bright. The first five minutes carry a sharp solvent punch before the oils warm into the skin. Then, lush jasmine takes over the midsection with a ve…

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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, Mahogany for Men or Patchouli Version Love?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Mahogany for Men is rated 3.83/5 from 47 votes; Patchouli Version Love is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Mahogany for Men for a woody and earthy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Patchouli Version Love for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

Which lasts longer, Mahogany for Men or Patchouli Version Love?

Patchouli Version Love lasts longest (Patchouli Version Love 80/100, Mahogany for Men 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mahogany for Men or Patchouli Version Love?

Patchouli Version Love projects furthest (Patchouli Version Love 75/100, Mahogany for Men 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mahogany for Men and Patchouli Version Love smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and patchouli accords. Common notes include Lemon, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Patchouli.

Is Mahogany for Men or Patchouli Version Love better for summer or winter?

Patchouli Version Love suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mahogany for Men and Patchouli Version Love?

Mahogany for Men has top notes of Aldehydes, Cumin, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Rose, Pineapple and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Patchouli, Amber and Vetiver. Patchouli Version Love has top notes of Orange Blossom and Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of Patchouli.