Prowl vs Vanilla Amber Patchouli
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
63%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
ProwlChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Vanilla Amber PatchouliChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Prowl2/4
Vanilla Amber Patchouli2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Vanilla Amber Patchouli
- Sillage & projection
- Prowl
- Value for money
- Vanilla Amber Patchouli
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Prowl
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ProwlAvonVanilla Amber PatchouliJuliet RoseWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.22/ 5 · 178 votes
Have 13%Had 66%Want 22%
4.33/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate44%Love
43%Like
4%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
178 votes
67%Love
0%Like
33%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityVanilla Amber Patchouli
SillageProwl
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVanilla Amber PatchouliBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
amber77%
patchouli69%
powdery61%
warm spicy100%
woody92%
vanilla84%
amber77%
citrus69%
patchouli61%
Scent match63%Closely related · both warm spicy, woody and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CardamomMandarin Orange
Heart
GeraniumOrchidJasminePink Peony
Base
AmberPatchouliSandalwood
Top
OrangeMandarin Orange
Heart
CardamomTonkaGeranium
Base
AmberSandalwoodVanillaPatchouli
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Mandarin Orange, Geranium and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring20
Summer14
Fall100
Winter83
Day95
Night100
Spring33
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day50
Night100
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#10,227
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews9
Overall rank#41,161
PerfumerJuliet Rose
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerProwlHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotProwl by Avon is a floral woody musk that leans into spicy, lactonic, and amber warmth. Launched in 2000, it features a unique opening of cardamom and mandarin orange, drying down into a resinous, sandalwood-heavy base. It is a standout choice for cold, sunny afternoons when you want something intimate, spicy, and gro…
Reviews →Vanilla Amber Patchouli by Juliet Rose delivers a resinous, warm profile perfect for cooler weather. It opens with vibrant citrus before settling into a deep heart of cardamom and tonka bean. The base lingers with a smooth, comforting combination of amber and sandalwood. It is a versatile unisex option for those who e…
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, Prowl or Vanilla Amber Patchouli?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Prowl is rated 4.22/5 from 178 votes; Vanilla Amber Patchouli is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Prowl for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Vanilla Amber Patchouli for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Prowl or Vanilla Amber Patchouli?
Vanilla Amber Patchouli lasts longest (Vanilla Amber Patchouli 80/100, Prowl 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Prowl or Vanilla Amber Patchouli?
Prowl projects furthest (Prowl 58/100, Vanilla Amber Patchouli 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Prowl and Vanilla Amber Patchouli smell similar?
Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Mandarin Orange, Geranium and Amber.
Is Prowl or Vanilla Amber Patchouli better for summer or winter?
Prowl suits day or night wear; Vanilla Amber Patchouli suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Prowl and Vanilla Amber Patchouli?
Prowl has top notes of Cardamom and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Geranium, Orchid, Jasmine and Pink Peony, a base of Amber, Patchouli and Sandalwood. Vanilla Amber Patchouli has top notes of Orange and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Cardamom, Tonka and Geranium, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Patchouli.
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