Patchouli Blanc vs Unique Woman
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Patchouli Blanc takes 4 of 5 categories.
Patchouli BlancChoose it for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Unique WomanChoose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Patchouli Blanc4/5
Unique Woman1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Patchouli Blanc
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Patchouli Blanc
- Sillage & projection
- Patchouli Blanc
- Value for money
- Unique Woman
- 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 & ArpelsUnique WomanOtto KernWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.93/ 5 · 485 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
3.67/ 5 · 24 votes
Have 17%Had 25%Want 58%
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
17%Love
58%Like
0%Ok
25%Dislike
0%Hate
24 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPatchouli Blanc
SillagePatchouli Blanc
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerUnique WomanBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpatchouli100%
woody92%
musky84%
aldehydic77%
rose69%
warm spicy61%
woody100%
musky92%
floral84%
aldehydic77%
lactonic69%
yellow floral61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, musky 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
AldehydesPink PepperBergamot
Heart
MilkFreesiaYlang-Ylang
Base
MuskCashmere WoodSandalwood
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Pink Pepper 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
Summer89
Fall67
Winter67
Day100
Night15
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#49,405
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 →Unique Woman by Otto Kern opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and crisp aldehydes before softening into a floral heart of freesia and ylang-ylang. A creamy milk accord adds unusual weight to the dry-down, anchored by sandalwood, musk, and dry cashmere wood. It offers an easy, clean option for daytime wear in spring.
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 Unique Woman?
Patchouli Blanc takes 4 of 5 categories. Patchouli Blanc is rated 3.93/5 from 485 votes; Unique Woman is rated 3.67/5 from 24 votes. Choose Patchouli Blanc for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Unique Woman for a woody and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Patchouli Blanc or Unique Woman?
Patchouli Blanc lasts longest (Patchouli Blanc 68/100, Unique Woman 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Patchouli Blanc or Unique Woman?
Patchouli Blanc projects furthest (Patchouli Blanc 56/100, Unique Woman 46/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Patchouli Blanc and Unique Woman smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, musky and aldehydic accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Pink Pepper and Cashmere Wood.
Is Patchouli Blanc or Unique Woman better for summer or winter?
Patchouli Blanc suits daytime wear; Unique Woman suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Patchouli Blanc and Unique Woman?
Patchouli Blanc has top notes of Aldehydes and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Patchouli and Rose, a base of White Musk and Cashmere Wood. Unique Woman has top notes of Aldehydes, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Milk, Freesia and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Musk, Cashmere Wood and Sandalwood.
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