Fragrance comparison

Patchouli Bella Vita vs Unforgettable

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 27 ratings analysed

3 wins

Patchouli Bella Vita

Des Filles a la Vanille

4.502 votes

Rank #56,727 VanillaPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Unforgettable

Alexandria Fragrances

3.8825 votes

Rank #37,660 WoodyWhite Floral

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.
Unforgettable
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Patchouli Bella Vita3/4

Unforgettable1/4

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: Unforgettable

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Patchouli Bella VitaDes Filles a la Vanille

UnforgettableAlexandria Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

3.88/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 35%Had 3%Want 62%

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

48%Love

16%Like

16%Ok

16%Dislike

4%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityPatchouli Bella Vita

SillagePatchouli Bella Vita

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value58

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%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, citrus 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

Ylang-YlangJasmineGardeniaBergamotBlack CurrantOrangeLemon

Heart

LotusSpices

Base

PatchouliDark ChocolateSandalwoodVetiverVanillaAmber

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

Spring89

Summer33

Fall100

Winter89

Day33

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

Unisex83

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,727

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#37,660

PerfumerHany Hafez

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerUnforgettableHigher 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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Unforgettable is a rich floral amber with a dark, polished edge. The opening mixes white flowers and bright citrus, then settles into a warmer heart of spice, woods, patchouli and a noticeable chocolate-vanilla base. It reads dressy, full-bodied and more suited to evening wear than hot weather. If you enjoy floral sce…

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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 Unforgettable?

Patchouli Bella Vita takes 3 of 4 categories. Patchouli Bella Vita is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Unforgettable is rated 3.88/5 from 25 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 Unforgettable for a woody and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Patchouli Bella Vita or Unforgettable?

Patchouli Bella Vita lasts longest (Patchouli Bella Vita 80/100, Unforgettable 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Patchouli Bella Vita or Unforgettable?

Patchouli Bella Vita projects furthest (Patchouli Bella Vita 75/100, Unforgettable 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Patchouli Bella Vita and Unforgettable smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Bergamot, Patchouli and Vanilla.

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

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

What are the notes in Patchouli Bella Vita and Unforgettable?

Patchouli Bella Vita has top notes of Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Patchouli, a base of Vanilla and Sandalwood. Unforgettable has top notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Gardenia and Bergamot, heart notes of Lotus and Spices, a base of Patchouli, Dark Chocolate, Sandalwood and Vetiver.