Fragrance comparison

Myrtum Laurum vs Patchouli Bella Vita

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 7 ratings analysed

Myrtum Laurum

Misenum

4.005 votes

Rank #54,054 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Patchouli Bella Vita

Des Filles a la Vanille

4.502 votes

Rank #56,727 VanillaPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Patchouli Bella Vita takes 3 of 4 categories.

Myrtum Laurum
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Patchouli Bella Vita
Choose it for a vanilla and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Myrtum Laurum1/4

Patchouli Bella Vita3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Myrtum LaurumMisenum

Patchouli Bella VitaDes Filles a la Vanille

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

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

60%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityPatchouli Bella Vita

SillagePatchouli Bella Vita

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price value75

Category winnerPatchouli Bella VitaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

fresh spicy77%

vanilla69%

powdery61%

vanilla100%

patchouli92%

woody84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

balsamic61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both citrus and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Orange BlossomMyrtleBergamotThymeLemonOrange

Heart

HeliotropeLily-of-the-ValleyCinnamonBay LeafJasmineMusk

Base

Tonka BeanPatchouliVanillaSandalwood

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

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day50

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day85

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

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#54,054

PerfumerPaolo Romano

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#56,727

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMyrtum LaurumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Myrtum Laurum opens bright and aromatic, with citrus, myrtle and orange blossom giving it a green Mediterranean feel before the heart turns softer, powdery and lightly spiced. Vanilla, tonka and sandalwood smooth the dry-down, so it reads more warm and composed than sharply fresh. It may suit someone who likes herbal …

Reviews →

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, Myrtum Laurum or Patchouli Bella Vita?

Patchouli Bella Vita takes 3 of 4 categories. Myrtum Laurum is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes; Patchouli Bella Vita is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Myrtum Laurum for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Patchouli Bella Vita for a vanilla and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Myrtum Laurum or Patchouli Bella Vita?

Patchouli Bella Vita lasts longest (Patchouli Bella Vita 80/100, Myrtum Laurum 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Myrtum Laurum or Patchouli Bella Vita?

Patchouli Bella Vita projects furthest (Patchouli Bella Vita 75/100, Myrtum Laurum 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Myrtum Laurum and Patchouli Bella Vita smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and vanilla accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Patchouli and Vanilla.

Is Myrtum Laurum or Patchouli Bella Vita better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Myrtum Laurum and Patchouli Bella Vita?

Myrtum Laurum has top notes of Orange Blossom, Myrtle, Bergamot and Thyme, heart notes of Heliotrope, Lily-of-the-Valley, Cinnamon and Bay Leaf, a base of Tonka Bean, Patchouli, Vanilla and Sandalwood. Patchouli Bella Vita has top notes of Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Patchouli, a base of Vanilla and Sandalwood.