Fragrance comparison

Malayan Tiger vs Vanille Patchouli

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 82 ratings analysed

Malayan Tiger

Sanctuary

4.4323 votes

Rank #28,827 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Vanille Patchouli

M. Micallef

4.1559 votes

Rank #7,941 SweetVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vanille Patchouli takes 3 of 5 categories.

Malayan Tiger
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Vanille Patchouli
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Malayan Tiger2/5

Vanille Patchouli3/5

Ratings & consensus: Malayan Tiger
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Vanille Patchouli
Sillage & projection: Vanille Patchouli
Value for money: Malayan Tiger
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Vanille Patchouli

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Malayan TigerSanctuary

Vanille PatchouliM. Micallef

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.43/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 53%Had 15%Want 32%

4.15/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 27%Had 12%Want 61%

Category winnerMalayan TigerRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

61%Love

26%Like

9%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

48%Love

34%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityVanille Patchouli

SillageVanille Patchouli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value58

Category winnerMalayan TigerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody90%

citrus80%

rose70%

floral60%

sweet50%

sweet100%

vanilla92%

fresh spicy84%

patchouli77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin Orange

Heart

JasmineRose Petals

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliPraline

Top

NutmegMandarin OrangePink PepperSaffron

Heart

PralineYlang-YlangJasmine

Base

Madagascar VanillaPatchouliSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Jasmine, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter88

Day82

Night100

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night88

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex13

Women80

Men7

Unisex47

Women47

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,827

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#7,941

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerVanille PatchouliHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sanctuary Malayan Tiger opens with a bright burst of juicy mandarin orange paired with lush jasmine sambac. As the initial citrus settles, green stems and faint rose petals emerge. The scent dries down into creamy sandalwood, earthy patchouli, and a touch of sweet praline, creating a warm, humid white floral profile b…

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Vanille Patchouli by M. Micallef is a rich, resinous scent that balances spicy top notes with a smooth vanilla base. It shines during cool autumn days when the nutmeg and saffron notes can really open up on the skin. This unisex composition offers a sophisticated, grounded profile suitable for both professional settin…

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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, Malayan Tiger or Vanille Patchouli?

Vanille Patchouli takes 3 of 5 categories. Malayan Tiger is rated 4.43/5 from 23 votes; Vanille Patchouli is rated 4.15/5 from 59 votes. Choose Malayan Tiger for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Vanille Patchouli for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Malayan Tiger or Vanille Patchouli?

Vanille Patchouli lasts longest (Vanille Patchouli 80/100, Malayan Tiger 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Malayan Tiger or Vanille Patchouli?

Vanille Patchouli projects furthest (Vanille Patchouli 69/100, Malayan Tiger 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Malayan Tiger and Vanille Patchouli smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Jasmine, Sandalwood and Patchouli.

Is Malayan Tiger or Vanille Patchouli better for summer or winter?

Malayan Tiger suits evening wear; Vanille Patchouli suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Malayan Tiger and Vanille Patchouli?

Malayan Tiger has top notes of Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose Petals, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli and Praline. Vanille Patchouli has top notes of Nutmeg, Mandarin Orange, Pink Pepper and Saffron, heart notes of Praline, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, a base of Madagascar Vanilla, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Musk.