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Patchouli Blanc vs Tous Man Sport

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

Updated 850 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Patchouli Blanc takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Patchouli Blanc

    Choose it for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Tous Man Sport

    Choose it for a fresh and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.

Patchouli Blanc4/7
Tous Man Sport3/7
Ratings & consensus
Patchouli Blanc
Community sentiment
Tous Man Sport
Longevity
Patchouli Blanc
Sillage & projection
Patchouli Blanc
Value for money
Tous Man Sport
Versatility
Patchouli Blanc
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Tous Man Sport

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Patchouli BlancVan Cleef & Arpels
Tous Man SportTous
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.93/ 5 · 485 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
3.77/ 5 · 365 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
Category winnerPatchouli BlancRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
41%Love
28%Like
15%Ok
13%Dislike
2%Hate

485 votes

23%Love
55%Like
9%Ok
12%Dislike
1%Hate

328 votes

Category winnerTous Man SportMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity68
〰 Sillage56
♥ Love / hate73
⏱ Longevity55
〰 Sillage53
♥ Love / hate73
Category winners

LongevityPatchouli Blanc

SillagePatchouli Blanc

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value43
¤ Price value73
Category winnerTous Man SportBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
patchouli100%
woody92%
musky84%
aldehydic77%
rose69%
warm spicy61%
fresh100%
citrus92%
woody84%
aldehydic77%
musky69%
fruity61%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody, aldehydic and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
AldehydesPink Pepper
Heart2-4 hrs
PatchouliRose
Base6-8+ hrs
White MuskCashmere Wood
Top
Amalfi LemonAldehydes
Heart
GingerRed Apple
Base
Virginia CedarMuskCashmere Woodoak moss
InformationalShared notesAldehydes 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 season
Spring100
Summer74
Fall0
Winter55
Day100
Night54
Spring70
Summer100
Fall20
Winter6
Day–
Night–
Category winnerPatchouli BlancMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men5
Unisex46
Women49
Men94
Unisex6
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,593

PerfumerJérôme Epinette

Launched—

Reviews33

Overall rank#6,317

PerfumerVincent Salaire

Launched—

Reviews65

Category winnerTous Man SportHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Van 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 …

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Tous Man Sport opens with a crisp, invigorating burst of Amalfi lemon and aldehydes, quickly introducing a spicy ginger heart. As it settles, the fragrance warms up with Virginia cedar, cashmere wood, and musk. It is a light, clean, and energizing choice for daily wear during warmer months, offering a fresh, versatile…

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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.

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Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Patchouli Blanc or Tous Man Sport?

Patchouli Blanc takes 4 of 7 categories. Patchouli Blanc is rated 3.93/5 from 485 votes; Tous Man Sport is rated 3.77/5 from 365 votes. Choose Patchouli Blanc for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Tous Man Sport for a fresh and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Patchouli Blanc or Tous Man Sport?

Patchouli Blanc lasts longest (Patchouli Blanc 68/100, Tous Man Sport 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Patchouli Blanc or Tous Man Sport?

Patchouli Blanc projects furthest (Patchouli Blanc 56/100, Tous Man Sport 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Patchouli Blanc and Tous Man Sport smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aldehydic and musky accords. Common notes include Aldehydes and Cashmere Wood.

Is Patchouli Blanc or Tous Man Sport better for summer or winter?

For summer, Tous Man Sport 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 Tous Man Sport?

Patchouli Blanc has top notes of Aldehydes and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Patchouli and Rose, a base of White Musk and Cashmere Wood. Tous Man Sport has top notes of Amalfi Lemon and Aldehydes, heart notes of Ginger and Red Apple, a base of Virginia Cedar, Musk, Cashmere Wood and oak moss.

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