Fragrance comparison

Vanilla Patchouli vs Torc Oud

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 129 ratings analysed

Vanilla Patchouli

Sergio Nero

4.005 votes

Rank #56,413 VanillaPowdery

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35%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Torc Oud

Boadicea the Victorious

4.17124 votes

Rank #8,953 FruityPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Torc Oud 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.
Torc Oud
Choose it for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Vanilla Patchouli1/4

Torc Oud3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Vanilla PatchouliSergio Nero

Torc OudBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 65%Had 6%Want 29%

4.17/ 5 · 124 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

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

57%Love

23%Like

4%Ok

12%Dislike

4%Hate

124 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityTorc Oud

SillageTorc Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value37

Category winnerVanilla PatchouliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

powdery86%

amber72%

woody58%

balsamic44%

musky30%

fruity100%

powdery92%

oud84%

warm spicy77%

rose69%

vanilla61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both powdery and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

MandarinBergamot

Heart

Cashmere WoodHeliotropePepper

Base

VanillaAmberPatchouliMusk

Top

RaspberryBlack CurrantAppleOrangeBergamot

Heart

RoseSaffronHeliotropeArtemisiaClovesJasminePepper

Base

Agarwood (Oud)LeatherVanillaMuskAmberIrisSandalwoodCedar

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 season

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night–

Spring71

Summer18

Fall100

Winter100

Day91

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men31

Unisex49

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,413

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,953

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerTorc OudHigher 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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Torc Oud by Boadicea the Victorious is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women and men. Top notes are Raspberry, Black Currant, Apple, Orange and Bergamot; middle notes are Rose, Saffron, Heliotrope, Artemisia, Cloves, Jasmine and Pepper; base notes are Agarwood (Oud), Leather, Vanilla, Musk, Amber, Iris, Sandalwood, Ce…

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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 Torc Oud?

Torc Oud takes 3 of 4 categories. Vanilla Patchouli is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes; Torc Oud is rated 4.17/5 from 124 votes. Choose Vanilla Patchouli for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Torc Oud for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Vanilla Patchouli or Torc Oud?

Torc Oud lasts longest (Torc Oud 78/100, Vanilla Patchouli 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vanilla Patchouli or Torc Oud?

Torc Oud projects furthest (Torc Oud 66/100, Vanilla Patchouli 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vanilla Patchouli and Torc Oud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and vanilla accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Heliotrope, Pepper and Vanilla.

Is Vanilla Patchouli or Torc Oud better for summer or winter?

Vanilla Patchouli suits daytime wear; Torc Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vanilla Patchouli and Torc Oud?

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. Torc Oud has top notes of Raspberry, Black Currant, Apple and Orange, heart notes of Rose, Saffron, Heliotrope and Artemisia, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Leather, Vanilla and Musk.