Vanilla Patchouli vs Provocateur Провокатор
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
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.
Provocateur ПровокаторChoose it for a amber and musky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Vanilla Patchouli2/4
Provocateur Провокатор2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Provocateur Провокатор
- Sillage & projection
- Provocateur Провокатор
- 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 NeroProvocateur ПровокаторOsmoGenes PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 65%Had 6%Want 29%
3.57/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 27%Had 5%Want 68%
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
57%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
29%Dislike
14%Hate
7 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityProvocateur Провокатор
SillageProvocateur Провокатор
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%
amber100%
musky92%
oud84%
fresh spicy77%
citrus69%
woody61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both amber, musky 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
OrangeBergamotPepperFigBread
Heart
Agarwood (Oud)Hay
Base
Cashmere WoodHyraxAmberAmbergrisPapyrusMuskVanilla
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cashmere Wood, 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–
Spring50
Summer50
Fall100
Winter100
Day60
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#65,417
PerfumerOlga Gosina
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 →Provocateur by OsmoGenes Perfumes opens with a crisp burst of bergamot, black pepper, and warm yeasty bread. As the top notes fade, heavy agarwood and dry hay take center stage. The dry-down relies on raw hyrax, ambergris, and sweet vanilla. It suits cold late-autumn evenings when you want an unyielding, animalic wood…
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 Provocateur Провокатор?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Vanilla Patchouli is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes; Provocateur Провокатор is rated 3.57/5 from 7 votes. Choose Vanilla Patchouli for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Provocateur Провокатор for a amber and musky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Vanilla Patchouli or Provocateur Провокатор?
Provocateur Провокатор lasts longest (Provocateur Провокатор 83/100, Vanilla Patchouli 45/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Vanilla Patchouli or Provocateur Провокатор?
Provocateur Провокатор projects furthest (Provocateur Провокатор 71/100, Vanilla Patchouli 44/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Vanilla Patchouli and Provocateur Провокатор smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, musky and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cashmere Wood, Pepper and Vanilla.
Is Vanilla Patchouli or Provocateur Провокатор better for summer or winter?
Vanilla Patchouli suits daytime wear; Provocateur Провокатор suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Vanilla Patchouli and Provocateur Провокатор?
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. Provocateur Провокатор has top notes of Orange, Bergamot, Pepper and Fig, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud) and Hay, a base of Cashmere Wood, Hyrax, Amber and Ambergris.
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