Fragrance comparison

Oro Bianco vs Patchouli

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 351 ratings analysed

Oro Bianco

Bois 1920

3.87141 votes

Rank #11,688 WoodyFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Patchouli

L'Erbolario

3.84210 votes

Rank #7,731 PatchouliWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Patchouli takes 4 of 7 categories.

Oro Bianco
Choose it for a woody and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Patchouli
Choose it for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Oro Bianco3/7

Patchouli4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Oro BiancoBois 1920

PatchouliL'Erbolario

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 141 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

3.84/ 5 · 210 votes

Have 45%Had 19%Want 36%

Category winnerPatchouliRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

25%Like

24%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

101 votes

30%Love

46%Like

3%Ok

18%Dislike

2%Hate

210 votes

Category winnerPatchouliMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityOro Bianco

SillageOro Bianco

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value80

Category winnerPatchouliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh86%

powdery72%

vanilla58%

fresh spicy44%

rose30%

patchouli100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

earthy69%

vanilla61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both woody and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GingerPink PepperLemon

Heart

Ylang-YlangDamask RosePeony

Base

Precious WoodsVanillaGuaiac WoodSandalwoodCedar

Top

Patchouli

Heart

Damask RosePeachIrisThymeYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyPalmarosaLavender

Base

VanillaWhite MuskNougat

InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Damask Rose and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer28

Fall100

Winter63

Day100

Night90

Spring55

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerOro BiancoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men21

Unisex35

Women44

Men16

Unisex60

Women24

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,688

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#7,731

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerPatchouliHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oro Bianco opens bright with lemon, ginger and pink pepper, then settles into a soft rose and peony heart over creamy vanilla woods. It reads polished, powdery and gently fresh rather than loud. This suits someone who likes clean floral-woody scents with a smooth, slightly soapy feel. The style is unisex, but the rosy…

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L'Erbolario Patchouli opens with a sharp burst of Javanese patchouli and herbal thyme before settling into a warmer heart of Damask rose, iris, and peach. The dry-down introduces sweet nougat and vanilla, softening the initial green intensity. It fits cold rainy afternoons, thick knitted sweaters, and quiet winter eve…

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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, Oro Bianco or Patchouli?

Patchouli takes 4 of 7 categories. Oro Bianco is rated 3.87/5 from 141 votes; Patchouli is rated 3.84/5 from 210 votes. Choose Oro Bianco for a woody and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Patchouli for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Oro Bianco or Patchouli?

Oro Bianco lasts longest (Oro Bianco 74/100, Patchouli 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oro Bianco or Patchouli?

Oro Bianco projects furthest (Oro Bianco 72/100, Patchouli 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oro Bianco and Patchouli smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and vanilla accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Damask Rose and Vanilla.

Is Oro Bianco or Patchouli better for summer or winter?

For summer, Oro Bianco is the stronger pick. For winter, Patchouli is the stronger pick. Oro Bianco suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oro Bianco and Patchouli?

Oro Bianco has top notes of Ginger, Pink Pepper and Lemon, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Damask Rose and Peony, a base of Precious Woods, Vanilla, Guaiac Wood and Sandalwood. Patchouli has top notes of Patchouli, heart notes of Damask Rose, Peach, Iris and Thyme, a base of Vanilla, White Musk and Nougat.