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Vanilla Patchouli vs Inedite

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

Updated 219 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Inedite takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • Vanilla Patchouli

    Choose it for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Inedite

    Choose it for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Vanilla Patchouli1/4
Inedite3/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Inedite
Sillage & projection
Inedite
Value for money
Vanilla Patchouli
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Inedite

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Vanilla PatchouliSergio Nero
InediteLubin
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.00/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 65%Had 6%Want 29%
3.86/ 5 · 214 votes
Have 26%Had 14%Want 61%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
20%Love
60%Like
20%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

35%Love
42%Like
1%Ok
22%Dislike
0%Hate

116 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity45
〰 Sillage44
♥ Love / hate75
⏱ Longevity75
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityInedite

SillageInedite

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value80
¤ Price value71
Category winnerVanilla PatchouliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
vanilla100%
powdery86%
amber72%
woody58%
balsamic44%
musky30%
powdery100%
vanilla92%
woody84%
warm spicy77%
musky69%
floral61%
Scent match56%Closely related · both vanilla, powdery and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
MandarinBergamot
Heart
Cashmere WoodHeliotropePepper
Base
VanillaAmberPatchouliMusk
Top
Pink PepperPepperBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart
HeliotropeRoseNectarineCinnamonCloveCorianderLilac
Base
VanilleIrisCashmere WoodPatchouliMuskVirginia Cedar
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cashmere Wood, Heliotrope and Pepper. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring67
Summer33
Fall100
Winter33
Day100
Night–
Spring74
Summer26
Fall100
Winter91
Day100
Night88
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Men0
Unisex38
Women63
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,413

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#7,346

PerfumerThomas Fontaine

Launched—

Reviews39

Category winnerInediteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vanilla 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 →

Inedite by Lubin is a floral powdery scent launched in 2009. It features a notable combination of heliotrope, rose, and pink pepper. This fragrance sits comfortably on the skin, offering a soft and slightly spicy aura that works well for cooler spring days. It is a refined option for those who prefer elegant floral co…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Vanilla Patchouli or Inedite?

Inedite takes 3 of 4 categories. Vanilla Patchouli is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes; Inedite is rated 3.86/5 from 214 votes. Choose Vanilla Patchouli for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Inedite for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Vanilla Patchouli or Inedite?

Inedite lasts longest (Inedite 75/100, Vanilla Patchouli 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vanilla Patchouli or Inedite?

Inedite projects furthest (Inedite 63/100, Vanilla Patchouli 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vanilla Patchouli and Inedite smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cashmere Wood, Heliotrope and Pepper.

Is Vanilla Patchouli or Inedite better for summer or winter?

Vanilla Patchouli suits daytime wear; Inedite suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vanilla Patchouli and Inedite?

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. Inedite has top notes of Pink Pepper, Pepper, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Heliotrope, Rose, Nectarine and Cinnamon, a base of Vanille, Iris, Cashmere Wood and Patchouli.

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