Fragrance comparison

Patchouly vs Rannan

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 4 ratings analysed

2 wins

Patchouly

Le Blanc

5.002 votes

Rank #55,167 PatchouliWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

Rannan

Ajmal

3.002 votes

Rank #69,227 FruityPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Patchouly takes 2 of 3 categories.

Patchouly
Choose it for a patchouli and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Rannan
Choose it for a fruity and patchouli character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Patchouly2/3

Rannan1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Patchouly
Sillage & projection: Rannan
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Patchouly

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PatchoulyLe Blanc

RannanAjmal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 38%Had 13%Want 50%

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 5%Had 5%Want 91%

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

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityPatchouly

SillageRannan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

patchouli100%

warm spicy90%

tropical80%

woody70%

fruity60%

earthy50%

fruity100%

patchouli92%

woody84%

tropical77%

oud69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both patchouli, fruity and tropical

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

PatchouliTropical FruitsSpicy Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Black CurrantTropical FruitsBergamot

Heart

SaffronRose

Base

PatchouliAgarwood (Oud)AmbergrisVanilla

InformationalShared notesPatchouli and Tropical Fruits. Durations are only published for Patchouly, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,167

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#69,227

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPatchoulyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Patchouly by Le Blanc offers an unexpected twist on traditional earthy scents by balancing dark patchouli with sweet tropical fruits and lively spicy notes. The opening delivers an immediate burst of fresh, fruity brightness that keeps the composition approachable rather than heavy. As it develops, warm spicy tones mi…

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Rannan by Ajmal opens with a bright, juicy mix of black currant and tropical fruit, lifted by bergamot. As it warms up, saffron and rose add a lightly spiced floral sheen before the base turns darker and smoother, with patchouli, oud, ambergris and a vanilla finish. It reads like a fruity, woody amber that can feel bo…

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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, Patchouly or Rannan?

Patchouly takes 2 of 3 categories. Patchouly is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Rannan is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Patchouly for a patchouli and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Rannan for a fruity and patchouli character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Patchouly or Rannan?

Patchouly lasts longest (Patchouly 70/100, Rannan 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Patchouly or Rannan?

Rannan projects furthest (Rannan 75/100, Patchouly 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Patchouly and Rannan smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share patchouli, fruity and tropical accords. Common notes include Patchouli and Tropical Fruits.

Is Patchouly or Rannan better for summer or winter?

Patchouly suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Patchouly and Rannan?

Patchouly features Patchouli, Tropical Fruits and Spicy Notes. Rannan has top notes of Black Currant, Tropical Fruits and Bergamot, heart notes of Saffron and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Agarwood (Oud), Ambergris and Vanilla.