Fragrance comparison

Michelin Star vs Vanilla Patchouli

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 27 ratings analysed

3 wins

Michelin Star

Boadicea the Victorious

4.1422 votes

Rank #35,335 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Vanilla Patchouli

Sergio Nero

4.005 votes

Rank #56,413 VanillaPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Michelin Star takes 3 of 4 categories.

Michelin Star
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Vanilla Patchouli
Choose it for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Michelin Star3/4

Vanilla Patchouli1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Michelin Star
Sillage & projection: Michelin Star
Value for money: Vanilla Patchouli
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Michelin Star

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Michelin StarBoadicea the Victorious

Vanilla PatchouliSergio Nero

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 19%Had 3%Want 78%

4.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 65%Had 6%Want 29%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

55%Love

23%Like

14%Ok

0%Dislike

9%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

20%Love

60%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMichelin Star

SillageMichelin Star

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value30

¤ Price value80

Category winnerVanilla PatchouliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

sweet84%

amber77%

musky69%

almond61%

vanilla100%

powdery86%

amber72%

woody58%

balsamic44%

musky30%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, amber and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PepperBergamot

Heart

Sour CherryCinnamonAlmond

Base

Cashmere WoodCedarRumAmberVanillaMusk

Top

MandarinBergamot

Heart

Cashmere WoodHeliotropePepper

Base

VanillaAmberPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesPepper, Bergamot, Cashmere Wood and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring57

Summer43

Fall86

Winter100

Day60

Night100

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex67

Women25

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,335

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#56,413

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMichelin StarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Michelin Star by Boadicea the Victorious is an intense oriental spicy fragrance built around sour cherry, cracked black pepper, and aged dark rum. It opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and pepper before settling into a warm heart of cinnamon and bitter almond. The dry down relies on cedarwood, cashmere wood, vanilla…

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Vanilla Patchouli by Sergio Nero brings together citrus brightness and a warm, powdery foundation. Mandarin and bergamot provide an initial spark, leading into a heart of heliotrope and cashmere wood. The dry-down relies on a steady base of vanilla, amber, and earthy patchouli. It is a daily scent for those who enjoy …

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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, Michelin Star or Vanilla Patchouli?

Michelin Star takes 3 of 4 categories. Michelin Star is rated 4.14/5 from 22 votes; Vanilla Patchouli is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose Michelin Star for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Vanilla Patchouli for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Michelin Star or Vanilla Patchouli?

Michelin Star lasts longest (Michelin Star 71/100, Vanilla Patchouli 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Michelin Star or Vanilla Patchouli?

Michelin Star projects furthest (Michelin Star 56/100, Vanilla Patchouli 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Michelin Star and Vanilla Patchouli smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and musky accords. Common notes include Pepper, Bergamot, Cashmere Wood and Amber.

Is Michelin Star or Vanilla Patchouli better for summer or winter?

Michelin Star suits evening wear; Vanilla Patchouli suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Michelin Star and Vanilla Patchouli?

Michelin Star has top notes of Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Sour Cherry, Cinnamon and Almond, a base of Cashmere Wood, Cedar, Rum and Amber. Vanilla Patchouli has top notes of Mandarin and Bergamot, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, Heliotrope and Pepper, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Patchouli and Musk.