Fragrance comparison

Patchouly vs Tora Bora

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 8 ratings analysed

Patchouly

Le Blanc

5.002 votes

Rank #55,167 PatchouliWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Tora Bora

Queen B

3.836 votes

Rank #61,099 TropicalFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Patchouly
Choose it for a patchouli and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Tora Bora
Choose it for a tropical and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Patchouly2/4

Tora Bora2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PatchoulyLe Blanc

Tora BoraQueen B

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 38%Had 13%Want 50%

3.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 31%Had 17%Want 51%

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

83%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityPatchouly

SillageTora Bora

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value58

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

patchouli100%

warm spicy90%

tropical80%

woody70%

fruity60%

earthy50%

tropical100%

floral88%

fruity77%

warm spicy65%

amber53%

fresh42%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both tropical, warm spicy and fruity

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

Notes

Tropical FruitsFloral NotesOriental notesSpicy Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerTora BoraLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer75

Fall25

Winter25

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,167

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#61,099

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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Queen B Tora Bora brings a bright splash of juicy tropical fruits right out of the bottle. The immediate blast feels energetic and sunlit. Creamy floral notes soon join the sweetness, softening the ripe mango and passionfruit vibe into a plush garden bouquet. Beneath the fruitiness lies a base of warm spicy notes and …

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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 Tora Bora?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Patchouly is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Tora Bora is rated 3.83/5 from 6 votes. Choose Patchouly for a patchouli and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Tora Bora for a tropical and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Patchouly or Tora Bora?

Patchouly lasts longest (Patchouly 70/100, Tora Bora 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Patchouly or Tora Bora?

Tora Bora projects furthest (Tora Bora 66/100, Patchouly 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Patchouly and Tora Bora smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share tropical, warm spicy and fruity accords. Common notes include Tropical Fruits and Spicy Notes.