Patchouly vs Virgin Island Water
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
31%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Patchouly takes 3 of 4 categories.
PatchoulyChoose it for a patchouli and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Virgin Island WaterChoose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Patchouly3/4
Virgin Island Water1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Patchouly
- Sillage & projection
- Patchouly
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Patchouly
- Fragranxe ranking
- Virgin Island Water
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
PatchoulyLe BlancVirgin Island WaterCreedWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split5.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 38%Had 13%Want 50%
4.26/ 5 · 250 votes
Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
56%Love
26%Like
10%Ok
4%Dislike
4%Hate
250 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPatchouly
SillagePatchouly
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpatchouli100%
warm spicy90%
tropical80%
woody70%
fruity60%
earthy50%
citrus100%
sweet92%
tropical84%
patchouli77%
white floral69%
coconut61%
Scent match31%Clearly different · both patchouli and tropical
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
PatchouliTropical FruitsSpicy Notes
No top / heart / base split published
Top15-30 mins
LimeTropical FruitsBergamot
Heart2-3 hrs
Coconut MilkWhite FlowersJasmine
Base4-6 hrs
PatchouliTonka BeanWhite Musk
Category winnerPatchoulyLongest dry-down: 4 to 7 hours
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter16
Day100
Night17
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#55,167
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#28,796
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerVirgin Island WaterHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPatchouly 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…
Reviews →Creed Virgin Island Water smells like slicing into a cold, juicy green lime while sitting on a sunny beach with a fresh coconut drink in your hand. The scent opens with a sharp, sparkling blast of lime and bergamot peel, softened quickly by sweet tropical fruits and velvety coconut milk. As it warms on the skin, clean…
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, Patchouly or Virgin Island Water?
Patchouly takes 3 of 4 categories. Patchouly is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Virgin Island Water is rated 4.26/5 from 250 votes. Choose Patchouly for a patchouli and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Virgin Island Water for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Patchouly or Virgin Island Water?
Patchouly lasts longest (Patchouly 70/100, Virgin Island Water 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Patchouly or Virgin Island Water?
Patchouly projects furthest (Patchouly 50/100, Virgin Island Water 47/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Patchouly and Virgin Island Water smell similar?
Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share patchouli and tropical accords. Common notes include Patchouli and Tropical Fruits.
Is Patchouly or Virgin Island Water better for summer or winter?
Patchouly suits day or night wear; Virgin Island Water suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Patchouly and Virgin Island Water?
Patchouly features Patchouli, Tropical Fruits and Spicy Notes. Virgin Island Water has top notes of Lime, Tropical Fruits and Bergamot, heart notes of Coconut Milk, White Flowers and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Tonka Bean and White Musk.
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