Fragrance comparison

Varens Original Patchouli Chic vs Lobogal Gold

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 152 ratings analysed

4 wins

Varens Original Patchouli Chic

Ulric de Varens

4.0045 votes

Rank #35,667 PatchouliWoody

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16%scent match

Clearly different

Lobogal Gold

Lobogal

3.69107 votes

Rank #29,067 FruityFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Varens Original Patchouli Chic takes 4 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.
Lobogal Gold
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Varens Original Patchouli Chic4/6

Lobogal Gold2/6

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: Lobogal Gold
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Lobogal Gold

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Varens Original Patchouli ChicUlric de Varens

Lobogal GoldLobogal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 38%Had 26%Want 36%

3.69/ 5 · 107 votes

Have 36%Had 23%Want 41%

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

20%Love

52%Like

7%Ok

21%Dislike

1%Hate

107 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityVarens Original Patchouli Chic

SillageVarens Original Patchouli Chic

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%

fruity100%

floral92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

woody61%

Scent match16%Clearly different · both woody

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

MelonPineappleLitchiTangerineBlack CurrantPink PepperBergamot

Heart

VioletMagnoliaFreesiaCasablanca LilyJasmineRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

RaspberryOrris RootLeatherPeachCaramelAmberEbony WoodMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Caramel. 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

Spring83

Summer28

Fall100

Winter62

Day100

Night44

Category winnerLobogal GoldMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

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

Men6

Unisex6

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,667

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#29,067

PerfumerPierre Bourdon, Valerie Garnuch-Mentzel

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerLobogal GoldHigher 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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Lobogal Gold opens with a bright burst of melon, litchi, and pineapple before settling into a powdery floral heart. Crafted by perfumer Pierre Bourdon in 2004, this composition pairs juicy orchard fruit with classic casablanca lily and soft violet. As the top notes quiet down, sweet caramel and dark leather emerge ben…

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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 Lobogal Gold?

Varens Original Patchouli Chic takes 4 of 6 categories. Varens Original Patchouli Chic is rated 4.00/5 from 45 votes; Lobogal Gold is rated 3.69/5 from 107 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 Lobogal Gold for a fruity and floral character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Varens Original Patchouli Chic or Lobogal Gold?

Varens Original Patchouli Chic lasts longest (Varens Original Patchouli Chic 72/100, Lobogal Gold 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Varens Original Patchouli Chic or Lobogal Gold?

Varens Original Patchouli Chic projects furthest (Varens Original Patchouli Chic 60/100, Lobogal Gold 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Varens Original Patchouli Chic and Lobogal Gold smell similar?

Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Caramel.

Is Varens Original Patchouli Chic or Lobogal Gold better for summer or winter?

For summer, Varens Original Patchouli Chic is the stronger pick. For winter, Lobogal Gold is the stronger pick. Varens Original Patchouli Chic suits daytime wear; Lobogal Gold suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Varens Original Patchouli Chic and Lobogal Gold?

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. Lobogal Gold has top notes of Melon, Pineapple, Litchi and Tangerine, heart notes of Violet, Magnolia, Freesia and Casablanca Lily, a base of Raspberry, Orris Root, Leather and Peach.