Fragrance comparison

Nusha vs Patchouli Bella Vita

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 6 ratings analysed

Nusha

Imotski

2.754 votes

Rank #65,311 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

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 3 categories.

Nusha
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Patchouli Bella Vita
Choose it for a vanilla and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Nusha0/3

Patchouli Bella Vita3/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NushaImotski

Patchouli Bella VitaDes Filles a la Vanille

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

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

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

25%Hate

4 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

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate44

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityPatchouli Bella Vita

SillagePatchouli Bella Vita

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus91%

rose83%

floral74%

vanilla65%

powdery56%

vanilla100%

patchouli92%

woody84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

balsamic61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both citrus and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotMandarin OrangeLemonAldehydes

Heart

JasmineOrange BlossomRoseLily-of-the-ValleyHeliotrope

Base

VanillaTonka BeanMuskSandalwoodPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

LemonBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Patchouli

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaSandalwood

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day85

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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#65,311

PerfumerTomislav Vrbanec

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#56,727

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPatchouli Bella VitaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nusha is a bright white floral with a sparkling citrus start, then a softer heart of jasmine, orange blossom and rose. As it settles, vanilla, tonka and musk give it a smoother, slightly powdery finish. It reads traditionally feminine and fairly classic in style. If you enjoy floral perfumes that open fresh and dry do…

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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, Nusha or Patchouli Bella Vita?

Patchouli Bella Vita takes 3 of 3 categories. Nusha is rated 2.75/5 from 4 votes; Patchouli Bella Vita is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Nusha for a white floral and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Patchouli Bella Vita for a vanilla and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Nusha or Patchouli Bella Vita?

Patchouli Bella Vita lasts longest (Patchouli Bella Vita 80/100, Nusha 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nusha or Patchouli Bella Vita?

Patchouli Bella Vita projects furthest (Patchouli Bella Vita 75/100, Nusha 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nusha and Patchouli Bella Vita smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and vanilla accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Vanilla and Sandalwood.

Is Nusha or Patchouli Bella Vita better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Nusha and Patchouli Bella Vita?

Nusha has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Aldehydes, heart notes of Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Musk and Sandalwood. Patchouli Bella Vita has top notes of Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Patchouli, a base of Vanilla and Sandalwood.