Fragrance comparison

Patchouly vs Zerefsan

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 6 ratings analysed

Patchouly

Le Blanc

5.002 votes

Rank #55,167 PatchouliWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Zerefsan

Parfumane

4.254 votes

Rank #40,419 Warm SpicyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Zerefsan takes 4 of 4 categories.

Patchouly
Choose it for a patchouli and warm spicy character. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Zerefsan
Choose it for a warm spicy and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Patchouly0/4

Zerefsan4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PatchoulyLe Blanc

ZerefsanParfumane

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 38%Had 13%Want 50%

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

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

50%Love

25%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityZerefsan

SillageZerefsan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value100

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

patchouli100%

warm spicy90%

tropical80%

woody70%

fruity60%

earthy50%

warm spicy100%

green92%

fresh84%

white floral77%

aquatic69%

woody61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both warm spicy and woody

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

Top20-30 mins

Green NotesWatery NotesTropical FruitsCitrusesSpicy Notes

Heart3-5 hrs

SaffronTuberoseJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base8-12 hrs

Balsamic NotesVetiverPatchouliMusk

Category winnerZerefsanLongest dry-down: 8-12 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall75

Winter50

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex75

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,167

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#40,419

PerfumerBekir Kantarcı

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerZerefsanHigher 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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Zerefsan by Parfumane delivers a crisp, sunlit splash of watery notes, tart citruses, and green leaves backed by an unexpected kick of warm spice. As the crisp opening settles into the skin, buttery tuberose and sweet jasmine bloom alongside golden saffron, creating an exotic floral heart that feels clean rather than …

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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 Zerefsan?

Zerefsan takes 4 of 4 categories. Patchouly is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Zerefsan is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose Patchouly for a patchouli and warm spicy character. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Zerefsan for a warm spicy and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Patchouly or Zerefsan?

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

Which projects more, Patchouly or Zerefsan?

Zerefsan projects furthest (Zerefsan 81/100, Patchouly 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Patchouly and Zerefsan smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Tropical Fruits and Spicy Notes.

Is Patchouly or Zerefsan better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Patchouly and Zerefsan?

Patchouly features Patchouli, Tropical Fruits and Spicy Notes. Zerefsan has top notes of Green Notes, Watery Notes, Tropical Fruits and Citruses, heart notes of Saffron, Tuberose, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Balsamic Notes, Vetiver, Patchouli and Musk.