Fragrance comparison

Vanilla Patchouli vs Midnight Datura

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 99 ratings analysed

Vanilla Patchouli

Sergio Nero

4.005 votes

Rank #56,413 VanillaPowdery

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42%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Midnight Datura

Parfums Quartana

3.9594 votes

Rank #15,227 White FloralPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Midnight Datura 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.
Midnight Datura
Choose it for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Vanilla Patchouli1/4

Midnight Datura3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Vanilla PatchouliSergio Nero

Midnight DaturaParfums Quartana

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 65%Had 6%Want 29%

3.95/ 5 · 94 votes

Have 26%Had 8%Want 67%

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

38%Love

36%Like

9%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

94 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityMidnight Datura

SillageMidnight Datura

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value47

Category winnerVanilla PatchouliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

powdery86%

amber72%

woody58%

balsamic44%

musky30%

white floral100%

powdery92%

floral84%

tuberose77%

vanilla69%

woody61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both powdery, vanilla 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

Notes

TuberoseHeliotropeDaturaJasmineMagnoliaVioletRumMuskLily-of-the-ValleyCloveVanillaAmber

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesHeliotrope, Vanilla, Amber and Musk. Durations are only published for Midnight Datura, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night–

Spring84

Summer36

Fall100

Winter48

Day66

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men3

Unisex3

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,413

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,227

PerfumerLisa Fleischmann

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerMidnight DaturaHigher 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 …

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Midnight Datura by Parfums Quartana is an opulent floral perfume centered on intoxicating tuberose, datura, and lush jasmine. The scent opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and green leaves, quickly revealing a dense bouquet softened by powdery heliotrope and violet. Warm spices like clove and nutmeg blend into dark r…

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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, Vanilla Patchouli or Midnight Datura?

Midnight Datura takes 3 of 4 categories. Vanilla Patchouli is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes; Midnight Datura is rated 3.95/5 from 94 votes. Choose Vanilla Patchouli for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Midnight Datura for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Vanilla Patchouli or Midnight Datura?

Midnight Datura lasts longest (Midnight Datura 74/100, Vanilla Patchouli 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vanilla Patchouli or Midnight Datura?

Midnight Datura projects furthest (Midnight Datura 58/100, Vanilla Patchouli 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vanilla Patchouli and Midnight Datura smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, vanilla and woody accords. Common notes include Heliotrope, Vanilla, Amber and Musk.

Is Vanilla Patchouli or Midnight Datura better for summer or winter?

Vanilla Patchouli suits daytime wear; Midnight Datura suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vanilla Patchouli and Midnight Datura?

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. Midnight Datura features Tuberose, Heliotrope, Datura, Jasmine and Magnolia.