Fragrance comparison

Patchouli Bella Vita vs H The Exclusive Parfum

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 210 ratings analysed

Patchouli Bella Vita

Des Filles a la Vanille

4.502 votes

Rank #56,727 VanillaPatchouli

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33%scent match

Clearly different

H The Exclusive Parfum

Roja Dove

4.25208 votes

Rank #2,606 WoodyWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Patchouli Bella Vita
Choose it for a vanilla and patchouli character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
H The Exclusive Parfum
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Patchouli Bella Vita2/4

H The Exclusive Parfum2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Patchouli Bella VitaDes Filles a la Vanille

H The Exclusive ParfumRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

4.25/ 5 · 208 votes

Have 39%Had 10%Want 51%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

69%Love

16%Like

3%Ok

9%Dislike

3%Hate

75 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityH The Exclusive Parfum

SillagePatchouli Bella Vita

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value50

Category winnerPatchouli Bella VitaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

patchouli92%

woody84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

balsamic61%

woody100%

white floral92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

powdery69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LemonBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Patchouli

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaSandalwood

Top

BergamotLemonGrapefruit

Heart

Ylang-YlangGardeniaJasmineClovesOrange BlossomPink Pepper

Base

SandalwoodCedarCashmere WoodVanillaBenzoinMuskPatchouliLabdanum

InformationalShared notesLemon, Bergamot, 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

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day85

Night100

Spring100

Summer55

Fall91

Winter36

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Date 32%Casual 29%Work 24%Party 16%

Men9

Unisex27

Women64

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,727

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,606

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews40

Category winnerH The Exclusive ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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H The Exclusive Parfum opens with a sharp citrus lift, then settles into creamy white florals, polished woods, soft spice, and ambered warmth. It feels plush, dry, and expensive rather than playful. This suits someone who enjoys floral perfumes with a woody backbone and a slightly sour, resinous edge. It is best sampl…

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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, Patchouli Bella Vita or H The Exclusive Parfum?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Patchouli Bella Vita is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; H The Exclusive Parfum is rated 4.25/5 from 208 votes. Choose Patchouli Bella Vita for a vanilla and patchouli character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose H The Exclusive Parfum for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Patchouli Bella Vita or H The Exclusive Parfum?

They last about the same: H The Exclusive Parfum 82/100, Patchouli Bella Vita 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Patchouli Bella Vita or H The Exclusive Parfum?

Projection is very close: Patchouli Bella Vita 75/100, H The Exclusive Parfum 74/100 for sillage.

Do Patchouli Bella Vita and H The Exclusive Parfum smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Bergamot, Patchouli and Vanilla.

Is Patchouli Bella Vita or H The Exclusive Parfum better for summer or winter?

Patchouli Bella Vita suits evening wear; H The Exclusive Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Patchouli Bella Vita and H The Exclusive Parfum?

Patchouli Bella Vita has top notes of Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Patchouli, a base of Vanilla and Sandalwood. H The Exclusive Parfum has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Grapefruit, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Gardenia, Jasmine and Cloves, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Cashmere Wood and Vanilla.