Fragrance comparison

Vanille Patchouli vs Kismet Angel

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,735 ratings analysed

Vanille Patchouli

Parfums Berdoues

3.7520 votes

Rank #44,951 VanillaWarm Spicy

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60%scent match

Closely related

Kismet Angel

Maison Alhambra

4.401,715 votes

Rank #158 Warm SpicySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Vanille Patchouli
Choose it for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Kismet Angel
Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Vanille Patchouli2/4

Kismet Angel2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Vanille PatchouliParfums Berdoues

Kismet AngelMaison Alhambra

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 21%Had 19%Want 60%

4.40/ 5 · 1,715 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

Category winnerKismet AngelRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

35%Like

0%Ok

30%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

62%Love

25%Like

7%Ok

3%Dislike

3%Hate

1,715 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityVanille Patchouli

SillageVanille Patchouli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value86

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

warm spicy92%

patchouli84%

chocolate77%

sweet69%

amber61%

warm spicy100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

cinnamon77%

amber69%

woody61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both warm spicy, vanilla and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

PatchouliDark ChocolateVanillaAmberTonka Bean

No top / heart / base split published

Top

VanillaHoneycombAmber

Heart

CognacCinnamonCaramelTonka Bean

Base

Dark Chocolate

InformationalShared notesDark Chocolate, Vanilla, Amber and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for Vanille Patchouli, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer17

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night75

Spring30

Summer14

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men24

Unisex59

Women18

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,951

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#158

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews205

Category winnerKismet AngelHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vanille 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…

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Kismet Angel by Maison Alhambra is a warm, spicy gourmand for those who enjoy boozy, sweet scents. Launched in 2020, this unisex fragrance centers on vanilla, honeycomb, and cognac notes. It provides a cozy, comforting presence perfect for crisp autumn days or deep winter nights, offering a rich profile that sits well…

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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 Kismet Angel?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Vanille Patchouli is rated 3.75/5 from 20 votes; Kismet Angel is rated 4.40/5 from 1,715 votes. Choose Vanille Patchouli for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Kismet Angel for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Vanille Patchouli or Kismet Angel?

Vanille Patchouli lasts longest (Vanille Patchouli 74/100, Kismet Angel 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vanille Patchouli or Kismet Angel?

Vanille Patchouli projects furthest (Vanille Patchouli 62/100, Kismet Angel 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vanille Patchouli and Kismet Angel smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, vanilla and sweet accords. Common notes include Dark Chocolate, Vanilla, Amber and Tonka Bean.

Is Vanille Patchouli or Kismet Angel better for summer or winter?

Vanille Patchouli suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vanille Patchouli and Kismet Angel?

Vanille Patchouli features Patchouli, Dark Chocolate, Vanilla, Amber and Tonka Bean. Kismet Angel has top notes of Vanilla, Honeycomb and Amber, heart notes of Cognac, Cinnamon, Caramel and Tonka Bean, a base of Dark Chocolate.