Patchouli Blanc vs Red Shoes
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
35%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Patchouli Blanc takes 4 of 7 categories.
Patchouli BlancChoose it for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Red ShoesChoose it for a fruity and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Patchouli Blanc4/7
Red Shoes3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Patchouli Blanc
- Community sentiment
- Patchouli Blanc
- Longevity
- Red Shoes
- Sillage & projection
- Red Shoes
- Value for money
- Red Shoes
- Versatility
- Patchouli Blanc
- 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 & ArpelsRed ShoesJacques FathWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.93/ 5 · 485 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
3.53/ 5 · 470 votes
Have 41%Had 19%Want 40%
Category winnerPatchouli BlancRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate41%Love
28%Like
15%Ok
13%Dislike
2%Hate
485 votes
29%Love
34%Like
12%Ok
23%Dislike
2%Hate
390 votes
Category winnerPatchouli BlancMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityRed Shoes
SillageRed Shoes
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRed ShoesBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpatchouli100%
woody92%
musky84%
aldehydic77%
rose69%
warm spicy61%
fruity100%
fresh spicy92%
rose84%
fresh77%
woody69%
citrus61%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody and rose
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
Red BerriesGrapefruitBlack CurrantAldehydes
Heart
Damask RoseGingerGeraniumPink Pepper
Base
PatchouliCashmere WoodMusk
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Pink Pepper, Patchouli and Rose. 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
Spring100
Summer84
Fall0
Winter42
Day–
Night–
Category winnerPatchouli BlancMost 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#6,781
PerfumerCécile Zarokian
Launched—
Reviews45
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 →Red Shoes by Jacques Fath is a vivid, fruity floral composition built around red berries and Damask rose. It offers a sparkling, slightly metallic edge that commands attention. Designed for those who prefer bold, confident scents, it thrives in social settings during the spring or summer months. Its unique structure b…
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 Red Shoes?
Patchouli Blanc takes 4 of 7 categories. Patchouli Blanc is rated 3.93/5 from 485 votes; Red Shoes is rated 3.53/5 from 470 votes. Choose Patchouli Blanc for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Red Shoes for a fruity and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Patchouli Blanc or Red Shoes?
Red Shoes lasts longest (Red Shoes 74/100, Patchouli Blanc 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Patchouli Blanc or Red Shoes?
Red Shoes projects furthest (Red Shoes 68/100, Patchouli Blanc 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Patchouli Blanc and Red Shoes smell similar?
Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and rose accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Pink Pepper, Patchouli and Rose.
Is Patchouli Blanc or Red Shoes better for summer or winter?
For summer, Red Shoes is the stronger pick. For winter, Patchouli Blanc is the stronger pick. Patchouli Blanc suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Patchouli Blanc and Red Shoes?
Patchouli Blanc has top notes of Aldehydes and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Patchouli and Rose, a base of White Musk and Cashmere Wood. Red Shoes has top notes of Red Berries, Grapefruit, Black Currant and Aldehydes, heart notes of Damask Rose, Ginger, Geranium and Pink Pepper, a base of Patchouli, Cashmere Wood and Musk.
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