Vanille Patchouli vs Flabbergast
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
55%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Flabbergast takes 4 of 4 categories.
Vanille PatchouliChoose it for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
FlabbergastChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Vanille Patchouli0/4
Flabbergast4/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Flabbergast
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Flabbergast
- Sillage & projection
- Flabbergast
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Flabbergast
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Vanille PatchouliParfums BerdouesFlabbergastOdysseyWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.75/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 21%Had 19%Want 60%
3.72/ 5 · 30 votes
Have 31%Had 1%Want 68%
Category winnerFlabbergastRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate35%Love
35%Like
0%Ok
30%Dislike
0%Hate
20 votes · too few to score
67%Love
19%Like
5%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
21 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityFlabbergast
SillageFlabbergast
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothvanilla100%
warm spicy92%
patchouli84%
chocolate77%
sweet69%
amber61%
warm spicy100%
woody92%
cacao84%
sweet77%
chocolate69%
vanilla61%
Scent match55%Closely related · both warm spicy, vanilla and chocolate
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
PatchouliDark ChocolateVanillaAmberTonka Bean
No top / heart / base split published
Top
Dark ChocolateBrandyCaramel
Heart
Cacao PodVanillaPatchouli
Base
VetiverOakAmber
InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Dark Chocolate, Vanilla and Amber. Durations are only published for Vanille Patchouli, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring33
Summer17
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night75
Spring33
Summer17
Fall92
Winter100
Day64
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#44,951
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#22,610
PerfumerAnunsith Wongkornvanich
Launched—
Reviews7
Category winnerFlabbergastHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotVanille Patchouli by Parfums Berdoues is an oriental vanilla fragrance built around an earthy, cocoa-dusted profile. It opens with an immediate burst of natural, slightly green patchouli that feels grounded and resinous rather than sharp. Warm amber steps forward early, softening the herbal edge before rich dark choco…
Reviews →Flabbergast by Odyssey leans into a rich, edible profile centered on dark chocolate and brandy. It offers a warm, gourmand experience that feels approachable for daily wear during cooler months. This scent bridges the gap between indulgent dessert notes and a structured woody base, making it a versatile choice for any…
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 Flabbergast?
Flabbergast takes 4 of 4 categories. Vanille Patchouli is rated 3.75/5 from 20 votes; Flabbergast is rated 3.72/5 from 30 votes. Choose Vanille Patchouli for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Flabbergast for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Vanille Patchouli or Flabbergast?
Flabbergast lasts longest (Flabbergast 78/100, Vanille Patchouli 74/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Vanille Patchouli or Flabbergast?
Flabbergast projects furthest (Flabbergast 67/100, Vanille Patchouli 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Vanille Patchouli and Flabbergast smell similar?
Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, vanilla and chocolate accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Dark Chocolate, Vanilla and Amber.
Is Vanille Patchouli or Flabbergast better for summer or winter?
Vanille Patchouli suits daytime wear; Flabbergast suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Vanille Patchouli and Flabbergast?
Vanille Patchouli features Patchouli, Dark Chocolate, Vanilla, Amber and Tonka Bean. Flabbergast has top notes of Dark Chocolate, Brandy and Caramel, heart notes of Cacao Pod, Vanilla and Patchouli, a base of Vetiver, Oak and Amber.
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