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Patchouli Blanc vs Zodiac Stratos

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

Updated 510 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Zodiac Stratos takes 5 of 8 categories.

  • Patchouli Blanc

    Choose it for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Zodiac Stratos

    Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Patchouli Blanc3/8
Zodiac Stratos5/8
Ratings & consensus
Zodiac Stratos
Community sentiment
Zodiac Stratos
Longevity
Zodiac Stratos
Sillage & projection
Patchouli Blanc
Value for money
Zodiac Stratos
Versatility
Zodiac Stratos
Note pyramid (duration)
Patchouli Blanc
Fragranxe ranking
Patchouli Blanc

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Patchouli BlancVan Cleef & Arpels
Zodiac StratosPARIS CORNER
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.93/ 5 · 485 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
4.32/ 5 · 25 votes
Have 37%Had 2%Want 61%
Category winnerZodiac StratosRating 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

60%Love
24%Like
8%Ok
4%Dislike
4%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerZodiac StratosMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity68
〰 Sillage56
♥ Love / hate73
⏱ Longevity69
〰 Sillage55
♥ Love / hate83
Category winners

LongevityZodiac Stratos

SillagePatchouli Blanc

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value43
¤ Price value69
Category winnerZodiac StratosBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
patchouli100%
woody92%
musky84%
aldehydic77%
rose69%
warm spicy61%
fresh spicy100%
citrus90%
fresh80%
musky70%
woody60%
aromatic50%
Scent match28%Clearly different · both musky and woody

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
Top30 to 45 minutes
BergamotGingerAldehydes
Heart2 to 4 hours
Cashmere WoodLavenderAmber
Base4 to 7 hours
MuskMossPatchouli
Category winnerPatchouli BlancLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer74
Fall0
Winter55
Day100
Night54
Spring100
Summer92
Fall92
Winter83
Day100
Night70
Category winnerZodiac StratosMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men5
Unisex46
Women49
Men84
Unisex4
Women12
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,593

PerfumerJérôme Epinette

Launched—

Reviews33

Overall rank#19,047

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerPatchouli BlancHigher 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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Zodiac Stratos by PARIS CORNER presents a bright, crisp profile centered around sharp bergamot, tingling ginger, and soapy aldehydes. Released in 2024, this citrus aromatic composition pairs an airy, zesty opening with a textured heart of smooth cashmere wood, calming lavender, and resinous amber. As the initial brigh…

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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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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Patchouli Blanc or Zodiac Stratos?

Zodiac Stratos takes 5 of 8 categories. Patchouli Blanc is rated 3.93/5 from 485 votes; Zodiac Stratos is rated 4.32/5 from 25 votes. Choose Patchouli Blanc for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Zodiac Stratos for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Patchouli Blanc or Zodiac Stratos?

They last about the same: Zodiac Stratos 69/100, Patchouli Blanc 68/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Patchouli Blanc or Zodiac Stratos?

Projection is very close: Patchouli Blanc 56/100, Zodiac Stratos 55/100 for sillage.

Do Patchouli Blanc and Zodiac Stratos smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky and woody accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Patchouli and Cashmere Wood.

Is Patchouli Blanc or Zodiac Stratos better for summer or winter?

For summer, Zodiac Stratos is the stronger pick. For winter, Zodiac Stratos is the stronger pick. Patchouli Blanc suits daytime wear; Zodiac Stratos suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Patchouli Blanc and Zodiac Stratos?

Patchouli Blanc has top notes of Aldehydes and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Patchouli and Rose, a base of White Musk and Cashmere Wood. Zodiac Stratos has top notes of Bergamot, Ginger and Aldehydes, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, Lavender and Amber, a base of Musk, Moss and Patchouli.

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