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Tendre Patchouli vs Vetyver (1964)

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

Updated 24 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vetyver (1964) takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • Tendre Patchouli

    Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Vetyver (1964)

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Tendre Patchouli1/5
Vetyver (1964)4/5
Ratings & consensus
Vetyver (1964)
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Vetyver (1964)
Sillage & projection
Vetyver (1964)
Value for money
Tendre Patchouli
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Vetyver (1964)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Tendre PatchouliAcorelle
Vetyver (1964)Lanvin
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.75/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 47%Had 7%Want 47%
4.67/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 42%Had 15%Want 43%
Category winnerVetyver (1964)Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
8%Love
58%Like
33%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

67%Love
33%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity52
〰 Sillage31
♥ Love / hate69
⏱ Longevity57
〰 Sillage53
♥ Love / hate92
Category winners

LongevityVetyver (1964)

SillageVetyver (1964)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value58
¤ Price value31
Category winnerTendre PatchouliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
warm spicy100%
woody86%
cinnamon72%
patchouli58%
caramel44%
balsamic30%
woody100%
aromatic92%
citrus84%
earthy77%
fresh spicy69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
OrangeBergamot
Heart
CinnamonCloveJasmine
Base
PatchouliSandalwoodCaramel
Top
BergamotPetitgrainAldehydesRosemaryLemonOrange
Heart
JasmineCloveIrisLaurelsRoseYlang-YlangCinnamon
Base
VetiverPatchouliRussian LeatherMossLabdanumCedarSandalwoodTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesOrange, Bergamot, Cinnamon and Clove. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring0
Summer14
Fall100
Winter29
Day100
Night17
Spring100
Summer40
Fall20
Winter20
Day100
Night40
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex83
Women17
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,123

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#32,617

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerVetyver (1964)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Tendre Patchouli is a warm, spiced patchouli that leans cosy rather than loud. It opens with a quick flash of orange and bergamot, then settles into cinnamon and clove over earthy patchouli, soft woods and a caramel-like sweetness. It reads comfortably unisex and suits cool weather best, especially if you like patcho…

Reviews →

Lanvin Vetyver (1964) is an aromatic woody fragrance for men that centers on a classic, earth-forward vetiver profile. It opens with sharp citrus and green herbs before settling into a complex, resinous dry-down. It suits those who appreciate traditional, clean-cut compositions for professional or formal daytime wear …

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, Tendre Patchouli or Vetyver (1964)?

Vetyver (1964) takes 4 of 5 categories. Tendre Patchouli is rated 3.75/5 from 12 votes; Vetyver (1964) is rated 4.67/5 from 12 votes. Choose Tendre Patchouli for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Vetyver (1964) for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Tendre Patchouli or Vetyver (1964)?

Vetyver (1964) lasts longest (Vetyver (1964) 57/100, Tendre Patchouli 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Tendre Patchouli or Vetyver (1964)?

Vetyver (1964) projects furthest (Vetyver (1964) 53/100, Tendre Patchouli 31/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tendre Patchouli and Vetyver (1964) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Orange, Bergamot, Cinnamon and Clove.

Is Tendre Patchouli or Vetyver (1964) better for summer or winter?

Tendre Patchouli suits daytime wear; Vetyver (1964) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tendre Patchouli and Vetyver (1964)?

Tendre Patchouli has top notes of Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Cinnamon, Clove and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood and Caramel. Vetyver (1964) has top notes of Bergamot, Petitgrain, Aldehydes and Rosemary, heart notes of Jasmine, Clove, Iris and Laurels, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, Russian Leather and Moss.

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