Patchouli Blanc vs Susurro del Bosque
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
62%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.
Patchouli BlancChoose it for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Susurro del BosqueChoose it for a woody and aldehydic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Patchouli Blanc1/2
Susurro del Bosque1/2
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Not scored
- Sillage & projection
- Susurro del Bosque
- Value for money
- Not scored
- 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 & ArpelsSusurro del BosqueBotanicaeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.93/ 5 · 485 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 29%Had 5%Want 67%
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
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageSusurro del Bosque
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpatchouli100%
woody92%
musky84%
aldehydic77%
rose69%
warm spicy61%
woody100%
aldehydic92%
patchouli84%
warm spicy77%
powdery69%
citrus61%
Scent match62%Closely related · both woody, patchouli and aldehydic
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
AldehydesBergamot
Heart
JasmineCashmere Wood
Base
SandalwoodPatchouliWhite Musk
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Patchouli, White Musk 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
Spring100
Summer33
Fall100
Winter33
Day100
Night33
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#54,721
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
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 →Susurro del Bosque by Botanicae opens with a crisp burst of sparkling aldehydes and tart Italian bergamot, creating the sensation of cool morning air drifting through high pine branches. As the bright citrus fizz settles on skin, a subtle heart of sheer jasmine pairs with dry cashmere wood to soften the initial sharpn…
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 Susurro del Bosque?
No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Patchouli Blanc is rated 3.93/5 from 485 votes; Susurro del Bosque is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Patchouli Blanc for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Susurro del Bosque for a woody and aldehydic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which projects more, Patchouli Blanc or Susurro del Bosque?
Susurro del Bosque projects furthest (Susurro del Bosque 75/100, Patchouli Blanc 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Patchouli Blanc and Susurro del Bosque smell similar?
Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, patchouli and aldehydic accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Patchouli, White Musk and Cashmere Wood.
Is Patchouli Blanc or Susurro del Bosque better for summer or winter?
Patchouli Blanc suits daytime wear; Susurro del Bosque suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Patchouli Blanc and Susurro del Bosque?
Patchouli Blanc has top notes of Aldehydes and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Patchouli and Rose, a base of White Musk and Cashmere Wood. Susurro del Bosque has top notes of Aldehydes and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine and Cashmere Wood, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli and White Musk.
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