Fragrance comparison

Patchouli Version Love vs Mahogany for Men

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 49 ratings analysed

Patchouli Version Love

Des Filles a la Vanille

5.002 votes

Rank #49,605 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Mahogany for Men

Mahogany

3.8347 votes

Rank #25,046 WoodyEarthy

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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 longevity and sillage & projection.
Mahogany for Men
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Patchouli Version Love2/4

Mahogany for Men2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Patchouli Version LoveDes Filles a la Vanille

Mahogany for MenMahogany

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

3.83/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 33%Had 26%Want 41%

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

26%Love

53%Like

4%Ok

13%Dislike

4%Hate

47 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityPatchouli Version Love

SillagePatchouli Version Love

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value67

Category winnerMahogany for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus83%

patchouli65%

woody48%

warm spicy30%

woody100%

earthy92%

mossy84%

aldehydic77%

white floral69%

patchouli61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both white floral, woody and patchouli

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

AldehydesCuminBergamotLemon

Heart

Orange BlossomRosePineappleJasmine

Base

OakmossPatchouliAmberVetiverSandalwoodMusk

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

Spring47

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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

Men89

Unisex0

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,605

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,046

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerMahogany for MenHigher 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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Mahogany for Men opens with a sharp flash of aldehydes and cumin, settling into a clean orange blossom heart. The dry-down relies on earthy oakmoss and green patchouli, offering a retro, clean masculine vibe. It suits guys seeking an easygoing, fresh herbal option for casual daytime wear.

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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 Mahogany for Men?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Patchouli Version Love is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Mahogany for Men is rated 3.83/5 from 47 votes. Choose Patchouli Version Love for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Choose Mahogany for Men for a woody and earthy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Patchouli Version Love or Mahogany for Men?

Patchouli Version Love lasts longest (Patchouli Version Love 80/100, Mahogany for Men 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Patchouli Version Love or Mahogany for Men?

Patchouli Version Love projects furthest (Patchouli Version Love 75/100, Mahogany for Men 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Patchouli Version Love and Mahogany for Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and patchouli accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Lemon, Jasmine and Patchouli.

Is Patchouli Version Love or Mahogany for Men better for summer or winter?

Patchouli Version Love suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Patchouli Version Love and Mahogany for Men?

Patchouli Version Love has top notes of Orange Blossom and Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of Patchouli. Mahogany for Men has top notes of Aldehydes, Cumin, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Rose, Pineapple and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Patchouli, Amber and Vetiver.