Sinan vs White Patchouli
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Sinan takes 6 of 7 categories.
SinanChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
White PatchouliChoose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring.
Sinan6/7
White Patchouli1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Sinan
- Community sentiment
- Sinan
- Longevity
- White Patchouli
- Sillage & projection
- Sinan
- Value for money
- Sinan
- Versatility
- Sinan
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Sinan
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
SinanJean-Marc SinanWhite PatchouliTom FordWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.49/ 5 · 132 votes
Have 44%Had 18%Want 38%
3.80/ 5 · 5,286 votes
Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%
Category winnerSinanRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate63%Love
30%Like
2%Ok
5%Dislike
1%Hate
132 votes
33%Love
40%Like
5%Ok
21%Dislike
2%Hate
5,286 votes
Category winnerSinanMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityWhite Patchouli
SillageSinan
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSinanBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic92%
earthy84%
rose77%
warm spicy69%
amber61%
woody100%
patchouli92%
white floral84%
floral77%
warm spicy69%
aromatic61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CorianderBrazilian RosewoodAldehydesGreen NotesBergamot
Heart
RoseCarnationGeraniumIrisJasmineYlang-YlangLily-of-the-Valley
Base
oak mossPatchouliIncenseVetiverAmberMusk
Top
White FlowersCorianderPeonyBergamot
Heart
Ambrette (Musk Mallow)RoseJasmine
Base
PatchouliWoody NotesIncense
InformationalShared notesCoriander, Bergamot, Rose and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring58
Summer48
Fall100
Winter75
Day89
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter97
Day–
Night–
Category winnerSinanMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#4,670
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews22
Overall rank#27,508
PerfumerGivaudan
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerSinanHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotJean-Marc Sinan Sinan opens with a sharp burst of aldehydes, coriander, and bitter bergamot, cutting quickly into a dense, moody botanical greenness. As the initial flash cools down, dark rose, spicy carnation, and earthy geranium emerge alongside a faint, soapy iris touch. The fragrance settles into an unapologetical…
Reviews →White Patchouli opens with a bright flash of peony and coriander, a sharp herbal kick that immediately distances itself from hippie-shop oils. As the fragrance settles on the skin, the earthy base emerges through a clean veil of jasmine and rose. It is a dry, woody scent that feels crisp rather than sweet, stripping t…
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, Sinan or White Patchouli?
Sinan takes 6 of 7 categories. Sinan is rated 4.49/5 from 132 votes; White Patchouli is rated 3.80/5 from 5,286 votes. Choose Sinan for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose White Patchouli for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Sinan or White Patchouli?
They last about the same: White Patchouli 73/100, Sinan 71/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Sinan or White Patchouli?
Sinan projects furthest (Sinan 68/100, White Patchouli 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Sinan and White Patchouli smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Coriander, Bergamot, Rose and Jasmine.
Is Sinan or White Patchouli better for summer or winter?
For summer, Sinan is the stronger pick. For winter, White Patchouli is the stronger pick. Sinan suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Sinan and White Patchouli?
Sinan has top notes of Coriander, Brazilian Rosewood, Aldehydes and Green Notes, heart notes of Rose, Carnation, Geranium and Iris, a base of oak moss, Patchouli, Incense and Vetiver. White Patchouli has top notes of White Flowers, Coriander, Peony and Bergamot, heart notes of Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Rose and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Woody Notes and Incense.
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