Fragrance comparison

Patchouli Version Love vs Explorer Gold

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 7 ratings analysed

Patchouli Version Love

Des Filles a la Vanille

5.002 votes

Rank #49,605 White FloralCitrus

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56%scent match

Closely related

Explorer Gold

Aurora Scents

4.005 votes

Rank #53,553 White FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Patchouli Version Love
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking.
Explorer Gold
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Patchouli Version Love2/4

Explorer Gold2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Explorer Gold
Sillage & projection: Patchouli Version Love
Value for money: Explorer Gold
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Patchouli Version Love

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Patchouli Version LoveDes Filles a la Vanille

Explorer GoldAurora Scents

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

4.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 24%Had 0%Want 76%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

60%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityExplorer Gold

SillagePatchouli Version Love

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value75

Category winnerExplorer GoldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus83%

patchouli65%

woody48%

warm spicy30%

white floral100%

citrus92%

woody84%

floral77%

sweet69%

aquatic61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both white floral, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

Orange BlossomLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Jasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

Patchouli

Top

YuzuLemonFruity NotesWatery Notes

Heart

JasmineOrange BlossomLotus

Base

CedarPatchouliSandalwoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Lemon, Jasmine and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Patchouli Version Love, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night45

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 34%Work 30%Date 23%Party 13%

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,605

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#53,553

PerfumerLorenzo De Mosici, M.H Gerashi

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPatchouli Version LoveHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Patchouli Version Love by Des Filles a la Vanille opens with an unexpected spark. A tart splash of lemon cuts through sweet, honeyed orange blossom within seconds. It is bright. The first five minutes carry a sharp solvent punch before the oils warm into the skin. Then, lush jasmine takes over the midsection with a ve…

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Explorer Gold by Aurora Scents is a luminous floral fragrance that highlights yuzu and jasmine. This 2020 release focuses on a bright, citrus-forward opening followed by a heart of orange blossom and lotus. It feels best suited for daytime wear during spring and summer months, providing a cheerful and approachable sce…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Patchouli Version Love or Explorer Gold?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Patchouli Version Love is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Explorer Gold is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose Patchouli Version Love for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Choose Explorer Gold for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Patchouli Version Love or Explorer Gold?

Explorer Gold lasts longest (Explorer Gold 90/100, Patchouli Version Love 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Patchouli Version Love or Explorer Gold?

Patchouli Version Love projects furthest (Patchouli Version Love 75/100, Explorer Gold 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Patchouli Version Love and Explorer Gold smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Lemon, Jasmine and Patchouli.

Is Patchouli Version Love or Explorer Gold better for summer or winter?

Patchouli Version Love suits daytime wear; Explorer Gold suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Patchouli Version Love and Explorer Gold?

Patchouli Version Love has top notes of Orange Blossom and Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of Patchouli. Explorer Gold has top notes of Yuzu, Lemon, Fruity Notes and Watery Notes, heart notes of Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Lotus, a base of Cedar, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Vanilla.