Fragrance comparison

Patchouli Bella Vita vs Verve

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 6 ratings analysed

Patchouli Bella Vita

Des Filles a la Vanille

4.502 votes

Rank #56,727 VanillaPatchouli

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36%scent match

Some overlap

Verve

Mykonos

4.004 votes

Rank #55,433 CitrusWoody

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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 longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Verve
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Patchouli Bella Vita2/4

Verve2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Patchouli Bella VitaDes Filles a la Vanille

VerveMykonos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 50%Had 25%Want 25%

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

25%Love

50%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityPatchouli Bella Vita

SillagePatchouli Bella Vita

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value100

Category winnerVerveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

patchouli92%

woody84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

balsamic61%

citrus100%

woody92%

white floral84%

powdery77%

floral69%

sweet61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both citrus and woody

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

Fruity NotesGrapefruitBergamotOrangeLemon

Heart

Floral NotesPatchouliJasmineRoseLilyTea

Base

SandalwoodCedarwoodVanillaAmberMusk

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

Summer75

Fall100

Winter100

Day75

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

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,727

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#55,433

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVerveHigher 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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Verve opens with a bright burst of grapefruit, bergamot, lemon and orange, then settles into soft florals and tea over creamy woods, vanilla and musk. It reads as a clean citrus-floral with a powdery woody base, easy to wear and likely to suit someone who wants freshness with a smoother, warmer finish.

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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 Verve?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Patchouli Bella Vita is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Verve is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Patchouli Bella Vita for a vanilla and patchouli character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Verve for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Patchouli Bella Vita or Verve?

Patchouli Bella Vita lasts longest (Patchouli Bella Vita 80/100, Verve 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Patchouli Bella Vita or Verve?

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

Do Patchouli Bella Vita and Verve smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Lemon, Bergamot, Patchouli and Vanilla.

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

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

What are the notes in Patchouli Bella Vita and Verve?

Patchouli Bella Vita has top notes of Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Patchouli, a base of Vanilla and Sandalwood. Verve has top notes of Fruity Notes, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Floral Notes, Patchouli, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Vanilla and Amber.