Fragrance comparison

Varens Original Patchouli Chic vs Frangipani Flower

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 150 ratings analysed

5 wins

Varens Original Patchouli Chic

Ulric de Varens

4.0045 votes

Rank #35,667 PatchouliWoody

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44%scent match

Some overlap

Frangipani Flower

Mahogany

3.75105 votes

Rank #25,576 SweetVanilla

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Varens Original Patchouli Chic takes 5 of 6 categories.

Varens Original Patchouli Chic
Choose it for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Frangipani Flower
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Varens Original Patchouli Chic5/6

Frangipani Flower1/6

Ratings & consensus: Varens Original Patchouli Chic
Community sentiment: Varens Original Patchouli Chic
Longevity: Varens Original Patchouli Chic
Sillage & projection: Varens Original Patchouli Chic
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Varens Original Patchouli Chic
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Frangipani Flower

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Varens Original Patchouli ChicUlric de Varens

Frangipani FlowerMahogany

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 38%Had 26%Want 36%

3.75/ 5 · 105 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

Category winnerVarens Original Patchouli ChicRating 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

29%Love

42%Like

7%Ok

22%Dislike

1%Hate

105 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityVarens Original Patchouli Chic

SillageVarens Original Patchouli Chic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value62

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

patchouli100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

warm spicy77%

caramel69%

balsamic61%

sweet100%

vanilla92%

honey84%

warm spicy77%

caramel69%

chocolate61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both vanilla, warm spicy and caramel

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

ChocolateBig StrawberryBergamotBlack Currant

Heart

HoneyJasmineOrchidLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base

CaramelVanillaPatchouliTonka BeanAmberMuskSandalwood

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

Spring54

Summer39

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%

Men4

Unisex24

Women72

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,667

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#25,576

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerFrangipani FlowerHigher 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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Frangipani Flower by Mahogany starts with a splash of sweet chocolate and bright strawberry, settling into a heavy honeyed jasmine heart. It behaves like a lighter, day-friendly interpretation of patchouli-heavy gourmands. This is a sweet, casual option for cool mornings when you want a noticeable scent trail without …

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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 Frangipani Flower?

Varens Original Patchouli Chic takes 5 of 6 categories. Varens Original Patchouli Chic is rated 4.00/5 from 45 votes; Frangipani Flower is rated 3.75/5 from 105 votes. Choose Varens Original Patchouli Chic for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Frangipani Flower for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Varens Original Patchouli Chic or Frangipani Flower?

Varens Original Patchouli Chic lasts longest (Varens Original Patchouli Chic 72/100, Frangipani Flower 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Varens Original Patchouli Chic or Frangipani Flower?

Varens Original Patchouli Chic projects furthest (Varens Original Patchouli Chic 60/100, Frangipani Flower 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Varens Original Patchouli Chic and Frangipani Flower smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, warm spicy and caramel accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Patchouli, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Varens Original Patchouli Chic or Frangipani Flower better for summer or winter?

For summer, Frangipani Flower is the stronger pick. For winter, Frangipani Flower 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 Frangipani Flower?

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. Frangipani Flower has top notes of Chocolate, Big Strawberry, Bergamot and Black Currant, heart notes of Honey, Jasmine, Orchid and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Caramel, Vanilla, Patchouli and Tonka Bean.