Fragrance comparison

Patchouli Bella Vita vs Myrtum Laurum

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 7 ratings analysed

3 wins

Patchouli Bella Vita

Des Filles a la Vanille

4.502 votes

Rank #56,727 VanillaPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Myrtum Laurum

Misenum

4.005 votes

Rank #54,054 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Patchouli Bella Vita takes 3 of 4 categories.

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 Laurum
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Patchouli Bella Vita3/4

Myrtum Laurum1/4

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

Patchouli Bella VitaDes Filles a la Vanille

Myrtum LaurumMisenum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

4.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

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

60%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityPatchouli Bella Vita

SillagePatchouli Bella Vita

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value39

Category winnerPatchouli Bella VitaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

patchouli92%

woody84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

balsamic61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

fresh spicy77%

vanilla69%

powdery61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both vanilla and citrus

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

Orange BlossomMyrtleBergamotThymeLemonOrange

Heart

HeliotropeLily-of-the-ValleyCinnamonBay LeafJasmineMusk

Base

Tonka BeanPatchouliVanillaSandalwood

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

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,727

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#54,054

PerfumerPaolo Romano

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMyrtum LaurumHigher 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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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 …

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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 Myrtum Laurum?

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

Which lasts longer, Patchouli Bella Vita or Myrtum Laurum?

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

Which projects more, Patchouli Bella Vita or Myrtum Laurum?

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

Do Patchouli Bella Vita and Myrtum Laurum smell similar?

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

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

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

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

Patchouli Bella Vita has top notes of Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Patchouli, a base of Vanilla and Sandalwood. 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.