Fragrance comparison

The Vert (Green Tea) vs Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 749 ratings analysed

4 wins

The Vert (Green Tea)

L'Occitane en Provence

4.14628 votes

Rank #3,654 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly

Anthologie

4.19121 votes

Rank #12,010 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Vert (Green Tea) takes 4 of 7 categories.

The Vert (Green Tea)
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring.

The Vert (Green Tea)4/7

Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly3/7

Ratings & consensus: The Vert (Green Tea)
Community sentiment: The Vert (Green Tea)
Longevity: Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly
Sillage & projection: Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly
Value for money: The Vert (Green Tea)
Versatility: Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: The Vert (Green Tea)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The Vert (Green Tea)L'Occitane en Provence

Ce N'est Pas Un PatchoulyAnthologie

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 628 votes

Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%

4.19/ 5 · 121 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerThe Vert (Green Tea)Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

57%Like

4%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

628 votes

40%Love

35%Like

17%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

101 votes

Category winnerThe Vert (Green Tea)Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityCe N'est Pas Un Patchouly

SillageCe N'est Pas Un Patchouly

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value52

Category winnerThe Vert (Green Tea)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

green90%

fresh spicy80%

fresh70%

aromatic60%

white floral50%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

citrus77%

patchouli69%

green61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Bitter OrangeOrange

Heart2-3 hrs

Green TeaJasmineMate

Base4-5 hrs

CedarThymeNutmeg

Top

PeppermintGeraniumBitter OrangeItalian LemonBergamot

Heart

PatchouliMateCarrotNutmeg

Base

Balsam FirGuaiac WoodBenzoinTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBitter Orange, Mate and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for The Vert (Green Tea), so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter14

Day100

Night19

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter38

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCe N'est Pas Un PatchoulyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex63

Women35

Casual 45%Work 37%Date 11%Party 8%

Men43

Unisex51

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,654

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews65

Overall rank#12,010

PerfumerLucien Ferrero

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerThe Vert (Green Tea)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Vert (Green Tea) by L'Occitane en Provence delivers an invigorating splash of Mediterranean botanicals. The opening hits immediately. Tart bitter orange and sweet orange zest cut through morning haze with sharp, juicy clarity. Within twenty minutes, the citrus settles into a calm heart of steeped green tea leaves,…

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Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly is a fresh, aromatic patchouli built to feel lighter than the name suggests. Reviewers describe a minty, citrus-bright opening with mate, geranium and spice, then a softened patchouli that turns earthy, green and faintly sweet rather than dark or heavy. It suits people who like patchouli in a…

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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, The Vert (Green Tea) or Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly?

The Vert (Green Tea) takes 4 of 7 categories. The Vert (Green Tea) is rated 4.14/5 from 628 votes; Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly is rated 4.19/5 from 121 votes. Choose The Vert (Green Tea) for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, The Vert (Green Tea) or Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly?

Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly lasts longest (Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly 71/100, The Vert (Green Tea) 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Vert (Green Tea) or Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly?

Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly projects furthest (Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly 58/100, The Vert (Green Tea) 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Vert (Green Tea) and Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bitter Orange, Mate and Nutmeg.

Is The Vert (Green Tea) or Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly better for summer or winter?

For summer, The Vert (Green Tea) is the stronger pick. For winter, Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly is the stronger pick. The Vert (Green Tea) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Vert (Green Tea) and Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly?

The Vert (Green Tea) has top notes of Bitter Orange and Orange, heart notes of Green Tea, Jasmine and Mate, a base of Cedar, Thyme and Nutmeg. Ce N'est Pas Un Patchouly has top notes of Peppermint, Geranium, Bitter Orange and Italian Lemon, heart notes of Patchouli, Mate, Carrot and Nutmeg, a base of Balsam Fir, Guaiac Wood, Benzoin and Tonka Bean.