Fragrance comparison

Vanilla Darling vs 007 Royal Patchouli

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 134 ratings analysed

Vanilla Darling

Ulric de Varens · 2019

4.0073 votes

Rank #16,460 VanillaPowdery

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42%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

007 Royal Patchouli

Ajmal

4.4361 votes

Rank #23,193 PatchouliWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

007 Royal Patchouli takes 5 of 7 categories.

Vanilla Darling
Choose it for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
007 Royal Patchouli
Choose it for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Vanilla Darling2/7

007 Royal Patchouli5/7

Ratings & consensus: 007 Royal Patchouli
Community sentiment: 007 Royal Patchouli
Longevity: 007 Royal Patchouli
Sillage & projection: 007 Royal Patchouli
Value for money: Vanilla Darling
Versatility: 007 Royal Patchouli
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Vanilla Darling

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Vanilla DarlingUlric de Varens

007 Royal PatchouliAjmal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 42%Had 16%Want 41%

4.43/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 56%Had 21%Want 22%

Category winner007 Royal PatchouliRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

48%Like

19%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

73 votes

52%Love

43%Like

0%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

61 votes

Category winner007 Royal PatchouliMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

Longevity007 Royal Patchouli

Sillage007 Royal Patchouli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value68

Category winnerVanilla DarlingBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

powdery83%

amber65%

sweet48%

balsamic30%

patchouli100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

yellow floral77%

white floral69%

sweet61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both vanilla and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Vanilla

Heart1.5-3 hrs

JasmineRose

Base4-6 hrs

Amber

Top

Ylang-YlangJasmineNeroliRose

Heart

Patchouli

Base

VanillaAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesVanilla, Jasmine, Rose and Amber. Durations are only published for Vanilla Darling, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring74

Summer50

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Spring63

Summer63

Fall95

Winter100

Day100

Night95

Category winner007 Royal PatchouliMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex17

Women80

Casual 42%Work 27%Date 19%Party 12%

Men8

Unisex69

Women23

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,460

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2019

Reviews12

Overall rank#23,193

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerVanilla DarlingHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ulric de Varens Vanilla Darling delivers an immediate rush of sugary sweetness that quickly settles into an easy, comforting floral gourmand. The first spritz releases a rich burst of confectionery vanilla bean before a quick flash of perfumer alcohol lifts off within thirty seconds. Soon, fresh pink rose petals and l…

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Ajmal 007 Royal Patchouli is a concentrated perfume oil that puts patchouli front and centre. It opens with a bright floral lift (neroli and jasmine, with ylang ylang and rose), then settles into a darker, woodier patchouli core. The dry-down turns warmer and smoother with amber, musk and a powdery vanilla sweetness. …

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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, Vanilla Darling or 007 Royal Patchouli?

007 Royal Patchouli takes 5 of 7 categories. Vanilla Darling is rated 4.00/5 from 73 votes; 007 Royal Patchouli is rated 4.43/5 from 61 votes. Choose Vanilla Darling for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose 007 Royal Patchouli for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Vanilla Darling or 007 Royal Patchouli?

007 Royal Patchouli lasts longest (007 Royal Patchouli 86/100, Vanilla Darling 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vanilla Darling or 007 Royal Patchouli?

007 Royal Patchouli projects furthest (007 Royal Patchouli 69/100, Vanilla Darling 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vanilla Darling and 007 Royal Patchouli smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla and sweet accords. Common notes include Vanilla, Jasmine, Rose and Amber.

Is Vanilla Darling or 007 Royal Patchouli better for summer or winter?

For summer, 007 Royal Patchouli is the stronger pick. For winter, Vanilla Darling is the stronger pick. Vanilla Darling suits daytime wear; 007 Royal Patchouli suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vanilla Darling and 007 Royal Patchouli?

Vanilla Darling has top notes of Vanilla, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Amber. 007 Royal Patchouli has top notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Neroli and Rose, heart notes of Patchouli, a base of Vanilla, Amber and Musk.