Vanille Patchouli vs Kimimela
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
57%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Vanille Patchouli takes 3 of 4 categories.
Vanille PatchouliChoose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
KimimelaChoose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Vanille Patchouli3/4
Kimimela1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Vanille Patchouli
- Sillage & projection
- Vanille Patchouli
- Value for money
- Kimimela
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Vanille Patchouli
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Vanille PatchouliM. MicallefKimimelaPaolo GigliWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.15/ 5 · 59 votes
Have 27%Had 12%Want 61%
4.25/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 30%Had 5%Want 65%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate48%Love
34%Like
0%Ok
17%Dislike
0%Hate
29 votes
75%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
25%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityVanille Patchouli
SillageVanille Patchouli
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerKimimelaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothsweet100%
vanilla92%
fresh spicy84%
patchouli77%
woody69%
warm spicy61%
woody100%
vanilla92%
yellow floral84%
sweet77%
warm spicy69%
amber61%
Scent match57%Closely related · both vanilla, sweet and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
NutmegMandarin OrangePink PepperSaffron
Heart
PralineYlang-YlangJasmine
Base
Madagascar VanillaPatchouliSandalwoodMusk
Top15-30 mins
SaffronBergamotOrange BlossomMandarin Orange
Heart2-4 hrs
Ylang-YlangCardamomNutmegJasmine
Base6-8+ hrs
Woody NotesVanillaTonka BeanAmberMusk
InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Mandarin Orange, Saffron and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for Kimimela, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring67
Summer33
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night88
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day67
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#8,967
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews17
Overall rank#59,813
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerVanille PatchouliHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotVanille 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…
Reviews →Kimimela by Paolo Gigli delivers an inviting blend of warm spices and creamy sweetness. The scent opens with a lively flash of bergamot and sweet mandarin orange. Saffron adds a gentle leather-like warmth right from the start. You will not find harsh synthetic edges here. As the initial citrus sparkle fades over the f…
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, Vanille Patchouli or Kimimela?
Vanille Patchouli takes 3 of 4 categories. Vanille Patchouli is rated 4.15/5 from 59 votes; Kimimela is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose Vanille Patchouli for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Kimimela for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Vanille Patchouli or Kimimela?
Vanille Patchouli lasts longest (Vanille Patchouli 80/100, Kimimela 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Vanille Patchouli or Kimimela?
Vanille Patchouli projects furthest (Vanille Patchouli 69/100, Kimimela 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Vanille Patchouli and Kimimela smell similar?
Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Mandarin Orange, Saffron and Ylang-Ylang.
Is Vanille Patchouli or Kimimela better for summer or winter?
Vanille Patchouli suits daytime wear; Kimimela suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Vanille Patchouli and Kimimela?
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. Kimimela has top notes of Saffron, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Jasmine, a base of Woody Notes, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Amber.
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