Fragrance comparison

Vanille Patchouli vs 51 Pour Homme

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 291 ratings analysed

Vanille Patchouli

M. Micallef

4.1559 votes

Rank #8,967 SweetVanilla

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35%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

51 Pour Homme

Roja Dove

4.23232 votes

Rank #2,405 WoodyLeather

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

51 Pour Homme takes 5 of 7 categories.

Vanille Patchouli
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
51 Pour Homme
Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Vanille Patchouli2/7

51 Pour Homme5/7

Ratings & consensus: 51 Pour Homme
Community sentiment: 51 Pour Homme
Longevity: 51 Pour Homme
Sillage & projection: 51 Pour Homme
Value for money: Vanille Patchouli
Versatility: Vanille Patchouli
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 51 Pour Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Vanille PatchouliM. Micallef

51 Pour HommeRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 27%Had 12%Want 61%

4.23/ 5 · 232 votes

Have 39%Had 7%Want 54%

Category winner51 Pour HommeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

34%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

58%Love

25%Like

3%Ok

8%Dislike

6%Hate

106 votes

Category winner51 Pour HommeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

Longevity51 Pour Homme

Sillage51 Pour Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value53

Category winnerVanille PatchouliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

vanilla92%

fresh spicy84%

patchouli77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

leather92%

warm spicy84%

musky77%

amber69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

NutmegMandarin OrangePink PepperSaffron

Heart

PralineYlang-YlangJasmine

Base

Madagascar VanillaPatchouliSandalwoodMusk

Top

LemonLavenderBergamot

Heart

RoseJasmineGeraniumYlang-YlangViolet

Base

Agarwood (Oud)LeatherSaffronBirchAmbrette (Musk Mallow)LabdanumMuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Patchouli. 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

Winter100

Day100

Night88

Spring49

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerVanille PatchouliMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex47

Women47

Men53

Unisex40

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,967

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#2,405

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews38

Category winner51 Pour HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vanille Patchouli by M. Micallef is a rich, resinous scent that balances spicy top notes with a smooth vanilla base. It shines during cool autumn days when the nutmeg and saffron notes can really open up on the skin. This unisex composition offers a sophisticated, grounded profile suitable for both professional settin…

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51 Pour Homme opens brighter than its dense note list suggests, with lemon and lavender giving way to a dark rose, saffron, leather, and oud heart. On skin it usually settles into a smoky, woody amber with a dry, grown-up feel. This suits someone who likes polished but shadowy fragrances, especially in cooler weather.…

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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, Vanille Patchouli or 51 Pour Homme?

51 Pour Homme takes 5 of 7 categories. Vanille Patchouli is rated 4.15/5 from 59 votes; 51 Pour Homme is rated 4.23/5 from 232 votes. Choose Vanille Patchouli for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose 51 Pour Homme for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Vanille Patchouli or 51 Pour Homme?

51 Pour Homme lasts longest (51 Pour Homme 85/100, Vanille Patchouli 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vanille Patchouli or 51 Pour Homme?

51 Pour Homme projects furthest (51 Pour Homme 78/100, Vanille Patchouli 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vanille Patchouli and 51 Pour Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Patchouli.

Is Vanille Patchouli or 51 Pour Homme better for summer or winter?

For summer, Vanille Patchouli is the stronger pick. For winter, Vanille Patchouli is the stronger pick. Vanille Patchouli suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vanille Patchouli and 51 Pour Homme?

Vanille Patchouli has top notes of Nutmeg, Mandarin Orange, Pink Pepper and Saffron, heart notes of Praline, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, a base of Madagascar Vanilla, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Musk. 51 Pour Homme has top notes of Lemon, Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Geranium and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Leather, Saffron and Birch.