Fragrance comparison

Sensuelle vs Rhizomes

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 82 ratings analysed

4 wins

Sensuelle

Ulric de Varens · 2014

3.9564 votes

Rank #18,166 Soft SpicyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Rhizomes

L'Atelier Boheme

4.0018 votes

Rank #49,263 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sensuelle takes 4 of 6 categories.

Sensuelle
Choose it for a soft spicy and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Rhizomes
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Sensuelle4/6

Rhizomes1/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SensuelleUlric de Varens

RhizomesL'Atelier Boheme

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 64 votes

Have 33%Had 20%Want 47%

4.00/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 33%Had 25%Want 42%

Category winnerSensuelleRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

59%Like

3%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

64 votes

39%Love

39%Like

6%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityRhizomes

SillageSensuelle

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value25

Category winnerSensuelleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

soft spicy100%

patchouli92%

iris84%

powdery77%

rose69%

citrus61%

woody100%

earthy92%

aromatic84%

powdery77%

soft spicy69%

violet61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both soft spicy and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

LicoriceGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisRose

Base6-8 hrs

PatchouliMusk

Top15-30 mins

GingerAmalfi LemonGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisRoseViolet

Base6-8 hrs

VetiverLicoriceMusk

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring39

Summer0

Fall100

Winter89

Day92

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex13

Women88

Date 33%Party 25%Casual 24%Work 18%

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Work 39%Casual 35%Date 19%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,166

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2014

Reviews5

Overall rank#49,263

PerfumerCrystelle Darchicourt

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSensuelleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ulric de Varens Sensuelle cuts against ordinary department store trends with a bracing clash of bitter citrus peel and dark anise. The opening is prickly. Tart grapefruit and bittersweet licorice release a sharp medicinal alcohol vapor that stings the nostrils for roughly two minutes. Once the solvent evaporates, a ve…

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Rhizomes by L'Atelier Boheme smells like pulling fresh vetiver roots straight from damp garden soil and dusting them with freshly grated ginger and tart lemon rind. Created in 2009 by perfumer Crystelle Darchicourt, this woody floral musk focuses on the subterranean character of natural roots. The opening delivers a s…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Sensuelle or Rhizomes?

Sensuelle takes 4 of 6 categories. Sensuelle is rated 3.95/5 from 64 votes; Rhizomes is rated 4.00/5 from 18 votes. Choose Sensuelle for a soft spicy and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Rhizomes for a woody and earthy character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sensuelle or Rhizomes?

Rhizomes lasts longest (Rhizomes 77/100, Sensuelle 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sensuelle or Rhizomes?

Sensuelle projects furthest (Sensuelle 65/100, Rhizomes 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sensuelle and Rhizomes smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share soft spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Licorice, Grapefruit, Iris and Rose.

Is Sensuelle or Rhizomes better for summer or winter?

Sensuelle suits evening wear; Rhizomes suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sensuelle and Rhizomes?

Sensuelle has top notes of Licorice and Grapefruit, heart notes of Iris and Rose, a base of Patchouli and Musk. Rhizomes has top notes of Ginger, Amalfi Lemon and Grapefruit, heart notes of Iris, Rose and Violet, a base of Vetiver, Licorice and Musk.