Fragrance comparison

Varens Original Patchouli Chic vs Linked She

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 148 ratings analysed

5 wins

Varens Original Patchouli Chic

Ulric de Varens

4.0045 votes

Rank #35,667 PatchouliWoody

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18%scent match

Clearly different

Linked She

O Boticário

3.87103 votes

Rank #17,620 SweetFruity

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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.
Linked She
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Varens Original Patchouli Chic5/6

Linked She1/6

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: Linked She

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Varens Original Patchouli ChicUlric de Varens

Linked SheO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 38%Had 26%Want 36%

3.87/ 5 · 103 votes

Have 10%Had 78%Want 12%

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

30%Love

46%Like

7%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

103 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityVarens Original Patchouli Chic

SillageVarens Original Patchouli Chic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value69

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%

fruity91%

citrus83%

fresh74%

tropical65%

caramel56%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both 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

CitrusesPineappleBergamotSweet NotesCoconut

Heart

PeachRaspberryLilyLily-of-the-ValleyOrchid

Base

CaramelMuskVirginia CedarSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley, Caramel and Virginia Cedar. 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter27

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%

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,667

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#17,620

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerLinked SheHigher 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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Linked She by O Boticário is a bright, cheerful floral fruity gourmand that feels like sunshine in a bottle. It opens with an energetic burst of juicy pineapple, zesty bergamot, and sweet coconut milk, creating an instant tropical vibe reminiscent of a fresh beachside cocktail. As it settles onto the skin, ripe peach …

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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 Linked She?

Varens Original Patchouli Chic takes 5 of 6 categories. Varens Original Patchouli Chic is rated 4.00/5 from 45 votes; Linked She is rated 3.87/5 from 103 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 Linked She for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Varens Original Patchouli Chic or Linked She?

Varens Original Patchouli Chic lasts longest (Varens Original Patchouli Chic 72/100, Linked She 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Varens Original Patchouli Chic or Linked She?

Projection is very close: Varens Original Patchouli Chic 60/100, Linked She 59/100 for sillage.

Do Varens Original Patchouli Chic and Linked She smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share caramel accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley, Caramel and Virginia Cedar.

Is Varens Original Patchouli Chic or Linked She better for summer or winter?

For summer, Varens Original Patchouli Chic is the stronger pick. For winter, Varens Original Patchouli Chic 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 Linked She?

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. Linked She has top notes of Citruses, Pineapple, Bergamot and Sweet Notes, heart notes of Peach, Raspberry, Lily and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Caramel, Musk, Virginia Cedar and Sandalwood.