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Rose Patchouli vs Colostrum

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

Updated 20 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose Patchouli takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • Rose Patchouli

    Choose it for a woody and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

  • Colostrum

    Choose it for a musky and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Rose Patchouli3/4
Colostrum1/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Rose Patchouli
Sillage & projection
Rose Patchouli
Value for money
Rose Patchouli
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Colostrum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Rose PatchouliB96
ColostrumNatvm Parfvm
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.17/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 38%Had 14%Want 48%
4.38/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 2%Had 2%Want 96%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
33%Love
17%Like
8%Ok
17%Dislike
25%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

50%Love
38%Like
13%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage71
♥ Love / hate54
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate84
Category winners

LongevityRose Patchouli

SillageRose Patchouli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value75
¤ Price value42
Category winnerRose PatchouliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
rose91%
patchouli83%
amber74%
warm spicy65%
floral56%
musky100%
fruity92%
rose84%
violet77%
yellow floral69%
aromatic61%
Scent match23%Clearly different · both rose

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Water JasmineJuniper
Heart
RoseIncenseVioletBlack Currant
Base
PatchouliPrecious WoodsAmberwoodVetiverMusk
Top
LemonBlack CurrantBergamot
Heart
Ylang YlangVioletRoseJuniper BerriesIncenseNutmeg
Base
White MuskVetiverGuaiac WoodPatchouliSandalwoodBenzoinLeatherAmber
InformationalShared notesRose, Incense, Violet and Black Currant. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring33
Summer33
Fall100
Winter33
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer100
Fall75
Winter75
Day100
Night75
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex13
Women88
Men20
Unisex60
Women20
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,920

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#49,175

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerColostrumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rose Patchouli by B96 is a floral woody musk scent for women, signed by perfumer Bertrand Duchaufour. It centers on a deep, resinous rose paired with earthy patchouli and a touch of incense. This 2021 release fits well for cooler autumn evenings, offering a sophisticated profile for those who appreciate woody floral s…

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Colostrum by Natvm Parfvm opens with a sharp, bright citrus burst before settling into a soft, musky heart. This woody spicy fragrance balances the zesty bite of lemon and bergamot against a powdery violet and incense base. Ideal for daily wear in temperate spring weather, it projects a clean, skin-like quality that f…

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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, Rose Patchouli or Colostrum?

Rose Patchouli takes 3 of 4 categories. Rose Patchouli is rated 3.17/5 from 12 votes; Colostrum is rated 4.38/5 from 8 votes. Choose Rose Patchouli for a woody and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Colostrum for a musky and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rose Patchouli or Colostrum?

Rose Patchouli lasts longest (Rose Patchouli 80/100, Colostrum 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rose Patchouli or Colostrum?

Rose Patchouli projects furthest (Rose Patchouli 71/100, Colostrum 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rose Patchouli and Colostrum smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose accords. Common notes include Rose, Incense, Violet and Black Currant.

Is Rose Patchouli or Colostrum better for summer or winter?

Rose Patchouli suits day or night wear; Colostrum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rose Patchouli and Colostrum?

Rose Patchouli has top notes of Water Jasmine and Juniper, heart notes of Rose, Incense, Violet and Black Currant, a base of Patchouli, Precious Woods, Amberwood and Vetiver. Colostrum has top notes of Lemon, Black Currant and Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang Ylang, Violet, Rose and Juniper Berries, a base of White Musk, Vetiver, Guaiac Wood and Patchouli.

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