Patchouli TB vs Dickens in Varanasi
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
7%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Patchouli TBChoose it for a vanilla and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Dickens in VaranasiChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Patchouli TB2/4
Dickens in Varanasi2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Dickens in Varanasi
- Sillage & projection
- Dickens in Varanasi
- Value for money
- Patchouli TB
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Patchouli TB
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Patchouli TBNiche4AllDickens in VaranasiTHEN THEREWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.13/ 5 · 38 votes
Have 61%Had 11%Want 28%
4.33/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 14%Had 3%Want 84%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate55%Love
26%Like
5%Ok
3%Dislike
11%Hate
38 votes
83%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
17%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityDickens in Varanasi
SillageDickens in Varanasi
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPatchouli TBBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent familyvanilla100%
fresh spicy92%
fruity84%
patchouli77%
rose69%
sweet61%
amber100%
warm spicy92%
woody84%
balsamic77%
aromatic69%
smoky61%
Scent match7%Clearly different
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Green AppleNutmeg
Heart
Tonka BeanRose
Base
VanillaPatchouli
Top
GrapefruitChamomileelemiNutmegPearGreen Apple
Heart
AmberPatchouliMagnoliaSaffronJasmineCedarCinnamon
Base
IncenseVanillaTobaccoWhite MuskVetiverSandalwoodOud
InformationalShared notesGreen Apple, Nutmeg, Vanilla and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring54
Summer7
Fall93
Winter100
Day62
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter67
Day67
Night100
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#26,438
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#51,852
PerfumerAngela Ciampagna
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerPatchouli TBHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPatchouli TB by Niche4All is a spicy, woody fragrance that relies on a potent blend of green apple and nutmeg. As the scent settles, warm tonka bean and vanilla emerge, grounding the crisp fruitiness in a rich, resinous base. This is a versatile choice for anyone wanting a balanced, cozy scent profile that performs we…
Reviews →Dickens in Varanasi by THEN THERE opens with a sharp burst of bitter grapefruit, herbal chamomile, and spicy elemi resin. As the initial brightness settles, a heavy heart of saffron, dark patchouli, and warm cinnamon takes over on skin. The dry down anchors on smoky incense, earthy vetiver, and bitter oud lightly soft…
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 TB or Dickens in Varanasi?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Patchouli TB is rated 4.13/5 from 38 votes; Dickens in Varanasi is rated 4.33/5 from 6 votes. Choose Patchouli TB for a vanilla and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Dickens in Varanasi for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Patchouli TB or Dickens in Varanasi?
Dickens in Varanasi lasts longest (Dickens in Varanasi 85/100, Patchouli TB 71/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Patchouli TB or Dickens in Varanasi?
Dickens in Varanasi projects furthest (Dickens in Varanasi 67/100, Patchouli TB 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Patchouli TB and Dickens in Varanasi smell similar?
Clearly different: a 7% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Green Apple, Nutmeg, Vanilla and Patchouli.
Is Patchouli TB or Dickens in Varanasi better for summer or winter?
Patchouli TB suits evening wear; Dickens in Varanasi suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Patchouli TB and Dickens in Varanasi?
Patchouli TB has top notes of Green Apple and Nutmeg, heart notes of Tonka Bean and Rose, a base of Vanilla and Patchouli. Dickens in Varanasi has top notes of Grapefruit, Chamomile, elemi and Nutmeg, heart notes of Amber, Patchouli, Magnolia and Saffron, a base of Incense, Vanilla, Tobacco and White Musk.
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