Patchouli Blanc vs Jamila
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
36%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Patchouli BlancChoose it for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
JamilaChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Patchouli Blanc2/4
Jamila2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Jamila
- Sillage & projection
- Patchouli Blanc
- Value for money
- Jamila
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Patchouli Blanc
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Patchouli BlancVan Cleef & ArpelsJamilaRoccobaroccoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.93/ 5 · 485 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
3.33/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 18%Had 6%Want 76%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate41%Love
28%Like
15%Ok
13%Dislike
2%Hate
485 votes
0%Love
67%Like
0%Ok
33%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityJamila
SillagePatchouli Blanc
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerJamilaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpatchouli100%
woody92%
musky84%
aldehydic77%
rose69%
warm spicy61%
amber100%
woody86%
balsamic72%
warm spicy58%
smoky44%
musky30%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and musky
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
AldehydesPink Pepper
Heart2-4 hrs
PatchouliRose
Base6-8+ hrs
White MuskCashmere Wood
Top
AldehydesArtemisia
Heart
IncenseSmoke
Base
LabdanumBenzoinCashmere WoodPatchouli
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Patchouli and Cashmere Wood. Durations are only published for Patchouli Blanc, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer74
Fall0
Winter55
Day100
Night54
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#6,593
PerfumerJérôme Epinette
Launched—
Reviews33
Overall rank#64,737
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerPatchouli BlancHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotVan Cleef & Arpels Patchouli Blanc turns traditional earthy patchouli completely on its head by wrapping it in crisp aldehydes, airy rose petals, and clean white musk. Instead of the damp cellar feel that many people expect from patchouli, this fragrance smells like fresh laundry drying under cool morning sun, backed …
Reviews →Jamila by Roccobarocco is an amber-forward unisex scent that blends sharp aldehydes with a resinous, smoky core. Launching in 2017, this fragrance offers a syrupy warmth grounded in benzoin and labdanum. It works well for cooler weather evenings when you want a rich, lingering presence that balances synthetic brightne…
Reviews →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, Patchouli Blanc or Jamila?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Patchouli Blanc is rated 3.93/5 from 485 votes; Jamila is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Patchouli Blanc for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Jamila for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Patchouli Blanc or Jamila?
They last about the same: Jamila 70/100, Patchouli Blanc 68/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Patchouli Blanc or Jamila?
Patchouli Blanc projects furthest (Patchouli Blanc 56/100, Jamila 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Patchouli Blanc and Jamila smell similar?
Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and musky accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Patchouli and Cashmere Wood.
Is Patchouli Blanc or Jamila better for summer or winter?
Patchouli Blanc suits daytime wear; Jamila suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Patchouli Blanc and Jamila?
Patchouli Blanc has top notes of Aldehydes and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Patchouli and Rose, a base of White Musk and Cashmere Wood. Jamila has top notes of Aldehydes and Artemisia, heart notes of Incense and Smoke, a base of Labdanum, Benzoin, Cashmere Wood and Patchouli.
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