Vanilla Patchouli vs Dover
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
20%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Vanilla PatchouliChoose it for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
DoverChoose it for a aromatic and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Vanilla Patchouli2/4
Dover2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Dover
- Sillage & projection
- Dover
- Value for money
- Vanilla Patchouli
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Vanilla Patchouli
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Vanilla PatchouliSergio NeroDoverLuxury BlendWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 65%Had 6%Want 29%
3.91/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 48%Had 10%Want 43%
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
64%Love
9%Like
0%Ok
9%Dislike
18%Hate
11 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityDover
SillageDover
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%
aromatic100%
sweet92%
caramel84%
lavender77%
amber69%
tobacco61%
Scent match20%Clearly different · both amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
MandarinBergamot
Heart
Cashmere WoodHeliotropePepper
Base
VanillaAmberPatchouliMusk
Top
CinnamonRaspberryCardamomLemonSweet OrangePassionfruitSolar NotesBergamot
Heart
LavenderAmberClary SageCashmere WoodRoseTonka BeanHeliotrope
Base
CaramelTobaccoSuedeVanillaMuskPatchouliCedar
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cashmere Wood, Heliotrope 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–
Spring75
Summer50
Fall63
Winter100
Day33
Night100
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#57,557
PerfumerLucas Sieuzac
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerVanilla PatchouliHigher 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 →Dover opens with a bright hit of raspberry, passionfruit and citrus, quickly warmed by cardamom, cinnamon and a smooth lavender amber heart. It reads sweet, aromatic and slightly spiced rather than fresh. As it settles, caramel, vanilla, tobacco and suede give it a plush, warm finish with noticeable presence. It suits…
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 Dover?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Vanilla Patchouli is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes; Dover is rated 3.91/5 from 11 votes. Choose Vanilla Patchouli for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Dover for a aromatic and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Vanilla Patchouli or Dover?
Dover lasts longest (Dover 80/100, Vanilla Patchouli 45/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Vanilla Patchouli or Dover?
Dover projects furthest (Dover 73/100, Vanilla Patchouli 44/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Vanilla Patchouli and Dover smell similar?
Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cashmere Wood, Heliotrope and Vanilla.
Is Vanilla Patchouli or Dover better for summer or winter?
Vanilla Patchouli suits daytime wear; Dover suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Vanilla Patchouli and Dover?
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. Dover has top notes of Cinnamon, Raspberry, Cardamom and Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Amber, Clary Sage and Cashmere Wood, a base of Caramel, Tobacco, Suede and Vanilla.
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