Fragrance comparison

Varens Original Patchouli Chic vs Angel Schlesser Oriental Edition II

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 654 ratings analysed

Varens Original Patchouli Chic

Ulric de Varens

4.0045 votes

Rank #35,667 PatchouliWoody

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51%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Angel Schlesser Oriental Edition II

Angel Schlesser

4.06609 votes

Rank #24,124 WoodyWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Angel Schlesser Oriental Edition II takes 4 of 6 categories.

Varens Original Patchouli Chic
Choose it for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Angel Schlesser Oriental Edition II
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Varens Original Patchouli Chic2/6

Angel Schlesser Oriental Edition II4/6

Ratings & consensus: Angel Schlesser Oriental Edition II
Community sentiment: Varens Original Patchouli Chic
Longevity: Angel Schlesser Oriental Edition II
Sillage & projection: Angel Schlesser Oriental Edition II
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Varens Original Patchouli Chic
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Angel Schlesser Oriental Edition II

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Varens Original Patchouli ChicUlric de Varens

Angel Schlesser Oriental Edition IIAngel Schlesser

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 38%Had 26%Want 36%

4.06/ 5 · 609 votes

Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%

Category winnerAngel Schlesser Oriental Edition IIRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

45 votes

34%Love

49%Like

4%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

609 votes

Category winnerVarens Original Patchouli ChicMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityAngel Schlesser Oriental Edition II

SillageAngel Schlesser Oriental Edition II

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

patchouli100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

warm spicy77%

caramel69%

balsamic61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

rose84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

patchouli61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and patchouli

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Bergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

PatchouliJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base4-6 hrs

VanillaCaramelVirginia CedarMusk

Top

RoseJasmineVioletBergamotLily-of-the-Valley

Heart

PralineSaffronCarnation

Base

PatchouliSandalwoodVanillaAmberVirginia CedarMuskVetiver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Patchouli, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for Varens Original Patchouli Chic, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring32

Summer37

Fall100

Winter53

Day100

Night73

Spring19

Summer17

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerVarens Original Patchouli ChicMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 41%Work 26%Date 21%Party 12%

Men11

Unisex52

Women37

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,667

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#24,124

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAngel Schlesser Oriental Edition IIHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Varens Original Patchouli Chic by Ulric de Varens delivers a gentle, sweet spin on traditional earthy notes. A bright flash of crisp bergamot introduces the scent before smoothing into warm Indonesian patchouli, sweet caramel, and soft vanilla. It skips the damp, dirty cellar facets often found in vintage blends, opti…

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Angel Schlesser Oriental Edition II opens with a sharp burst of bergamot paired with fresh rose and violet petals. As the initial brightness settles, warm praline and earthy saffron come forward to soften the floral bouquet. The base grounds the fragrance with heavy patchouli, dry Virginia cedar, and rich amber that l…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Varens Original Patchouli Chic or Angel Schlesser Oriental Edition II?

Angel Schlesser Oriental Edition II takes 4 of 6 categories. Varens Original Patchouli Chic is rated 4.00/5 from 45 votes; Angel Schlesser Oriental Edition II is rated 4.06/5 from 609 votes. Choose Varens Original Patchouli Chic for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Angel Schlesser Oriental Edition II for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Varens Original Patchouli Chic or Angel Schlesser Oriental Edition II?

Angel Schlesser Oriental Edition II lasts longest (Angel Schlesser Oriental Edition II 76/100, Varens Original Patchouli Chic 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Varens Original Patchouli Chic or Angel Schlesser Oriental Edition II?

Angel Schlesser Oriental Edition II projects furthest (Angel Schlesser Oriental Edition II 70/100, Varens Original Patchouli Chic 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Varens Original Patchouli Chic and Angel Schlesser Oriental Edition II smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and patchouli accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Patchouli, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Varens Original Patchouli Chic or Angel Schlesser Oriental Edition II better for summer or winter?

For summer, Varens Original Patchouli Chic is the stronger pick. For winter, Angel Schlesser Oriental Edition II is the stronger pick. Varens Original Patchouli Chic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Varens Original Patchouli Chic and Angel Schlesser Oriental Edition II?

Varens Original Patchouli Chic has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Patchouli, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Vanilla, Caramel, Virginia Cedar and Musk. Angel Schlesser Oriental Edition II has top notes of Rose, Jasmine, Violet and Bergamot, heart notes of Praline, Saffron and Carnation, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Amber.