Vanilla Patchouli vs Ashjan
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
30%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ashjan takes 3 of 4 categories.
Vanilla PatchouliChoose it for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
AshjanChoose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Vanilla Patchouli1/4
Ashjan3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Ashjan
- Sillage & projection
- Ashjan
- Value for money
- Vanilla Patchouli
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Ashjan
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Vanilla PatchouliSergio NeroAshjanNabeelWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 65%Had 6%Want 29%
4.80/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 34%Had 11%Want 55%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate20%Love
60%Like
20%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
80%Love
20%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
10 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAshjan
SillageAshjan
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVanilla PatchouliBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothvanilla100%
powdery86%
amber72%
woody58%
balsamic44%
musky30%
fresh spicy100%
warm spicy92%
amber84%
aromatic77%
citrus69%
woody61%
Scent match30%Clearly different · both amber and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
MandarinBergamot
Heart
Cashmere WoodHeliotropePepper
Base
VanillaAmberPatchouliMusk
Top
PepperJasmineBergamotOreganoCinnamonLemonClovesCedar Needles
Heart
IncenseGeraniumPatchouliHeliotropeSandalwoodAmberRose
Base
Agarwood (Oud)MyrrhMuskVanillaLeather
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Heliotrope, Pepper and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring67
Summer33
Fall100
Winter33
Day100
Night–
Spring80
Summer100
Fall80
Winter40
Day100
Night71
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#56,413
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#29,265
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerAshjanHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotVanilla Patchouli by Sergio Nero brings together citrus brightness and a warm, powdery foundation. Mandarin and bergamot provide an initial spark, leading into a heart of heliotrope and cashmere wood. The dry-down relies on a steady base of vanilla, amber, and earthy patchouli. It is a daily scent for those who enjoy …
Reviews →Ashjan opens with a bright citrus and spice rush, then settles into incense, amber, soft woods, and a resinous oud-leather base. It reads bold, clean, and slightly traditional, with enough warmth and smoke to keep the fresh top from feeling simple. If you enjoy Middle Eastern styles that mix sparkling citrus, rose-tin…
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, Vanilla Patchouli or Ashjan?
Ashjan takes 3 of 4 categories. Vanilla Patchouli is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes; Ashjan is rated 4.80/5 from 10 votes. Choose Vanilla Patchouli for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Ashjan for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Vanilla Patchouli or Ashjan?
Ashjan lasts longest (Ashjan 80/100, Vanilla Patchouli 45/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Vanilla Patchouli or Ashjan?
Ashjan projects furthest (Ashjan 71/100, Vanilla Patchouli 44/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Vanilla Patchouli and Ashjan smell similar?
Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Heliotrope, Pepper and Vanilla.
Is Vanilla Patchouli or Ashjan better for summer or winter?
Vanilla Patchouli suits daytime wear; Ashjan suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Vanilla Patchouli and Ashjan?
Vanilla Patchouli has top notes of Mandarin and Bergamot, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, Heliotrope and Pepper, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Patchouli and Musk. Ashjan has top notes of Pepper, Jasmine, Bergamot and Oregano, heart notes of Incense, Geranium, Patchouli and Heliotrope, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Myrrh, Musk and Vanilla.
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