Fragrance comparison

TROIA vs Zagara e Patchouli

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 11 ratings analysed

2 wins

TROIA

Anatoline

2.504 votes

Rank #25,584 LeatherAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Zagara e Patchouli

Dr. Vranjes Firenze

3.717 votes

Rank #64,559 Fresh SpicyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

TROIA takes 2 of 3 categories.

TROIA
Choose it for a leather and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Zagara e Patchouli
Choose it for a fresh spicy and patchouli character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

TROIA2/3

Zagara e Patchouli1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: TROIA
Sillage & projection: Zagara e Patchouli
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: TROIA

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TROIAAnatoline

Zagara e PatchouliDr. Vranjes Firenze

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 9%Had 0%Want 91%

3.71/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 12%Had 0%Want 88%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

0%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

29%Love

43%Like

0%Ok

29%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate38

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityTROIA

SillageZagara e Patchouli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

aromatic92%

cannabis84%

fresh spicy77%

smoky69%

amber61%

fresh spicy100%

patchouli92%

warm spicy84%

green77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PepperBergamotLemonSaffron

Heart

cannabisGeraniumMintIncenseLabdanum

Base

LeatherPatchouliAmberVanilla

Top15-30 mins

PepperMint

Heart2-4 hrs

African Orange FlowerBergamot

Base6-8+ hrs

Patchouli

InformationalShared notesPepper, Bergamot, Mint and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Zagara e Patchouli, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,584

PerfumerHülya Şimşek, Hüseyin Erdoğmuş

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#64,559

PerfumerPaolo Vranjes

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTROIAHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Anatoline TROIA is a daring woody spicy scent that balances sharp top notes with a base of worn leather. It is an assertive choice for those who enjoy challenging profiles, working best in cooler weather when the incense and cannabis notes have room to breathe. This is a bold, modern composition that bridges the gap b…

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Dr. Vranjes Firenze Zagara e Patchouli is a crisp, aromatic chypre that unites bright Mediterranean citrus blossoms with deep, earthy greenery. The first spray delivers a cooling blast of crushed garden mint and zesty white pepper, which immediately clears the air without smelling like chewing gum or toothpaste. As th…

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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, TROIA or Zagara e Patchouli?

TROIA takes 2 of 3 categories. TROIA is rated 2.50/5 from 4 votes; Zagara e Patchouli is rated 3.71/5 from 7 votes. Choose TROIA for a leather and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Zagara e Patchouli for a fresh spicy and patchouli character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, TROIA or Zagara e Patchouli?

TROIA lasts longest (TROIA 70/100, Zagara e Patchouli 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, TROIA or Zagara e Patchouli?

Zagara e Patchouli projects furthest (Zagara e Patchouli 67/100, TROIA 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do TROIA and Zagara e Patchouli smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Pepper, Bergamot, Mint and Patchouli.

Is TROIA or Zagara e Patchouli better for summer or winter?

TROIA suits day or night wear; Zagara e Patchouli suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in TROIA and Zagara e Patchouli?

TROIA has top notes of Pepper, Bergamot, Lemon and Saffron, heart notes of cannabis, Geranium, Mint and Incense, a base of Leather, Patchouli, Amber and Vanilla. Zagara e Patchouli has top notes of Pepper and Mint, heart notes of African Orange Flower and Bergamot, a base of Patchouli.