Fragrance comparison

Vespree vs I.Patchouly

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 43 ratings analysed

3 wins

Vespree

Bienaimé

4.3312 votes

Rank #18,891 PatchouliWoody

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59%scent match

Closely related

I.Patchouly

IO.KO 1954

4.1031 votes

Rank #20,940 WoodyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vespree takes 3 of 4 categories.

Vespree
Choose it for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
I.Patchouly
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Vespree3/4

I.Patchouly1/4

Ratings & consensus: Vespree
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: I.Patchouly
Sillage & projection: Vespree
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Vespree

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VespreeBienaimé

I.PatchoulyIO.KO 1954

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 3%Had 0%Want 97%

4.10/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 19%Had 10%Want 71%

Category winnerVespreeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

42%Love

42%Like

3%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityI.Patchouly

SillageVespree

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value54

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

patchouli100%

woody86%

warm spicy72%

vanilla58%

balsamic44%

earthy30%

woody100%

amber92%

patchouli84%

warm spicy77%

balsamic69%

aromatic61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both woody, patchouli and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

PatchouliFougère AccordCedarVanillaBenzoinAmber

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Mandarin OrangeCeleryCedarThyme

Heart

PatchouliIncenseEucalyptusSandalwood

Base

AmberTobacco LeafBenzoinLabdanumVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Cedar, Vanilla and Benzoin. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Spring69

Summer23

Fall92

Winter100

Day62

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,891

PerfumerMarie Schnirer

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#20,940

PerfumerEnzo Galardi

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerVespreeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vespree by Bienaimé is a Oriental Woody fragrance for men. This is a new fragrance. Vespree was launched in 2025. The nose behind this fragrance is Marie Schnirer. From the way people describe wearing it, this comes across best as an easygoing style that many people can appreciate quickly.

Reviews →

I.Patchouly by IO.KO 1954 is an earthy, wood-forward fragrance that centers on raw patchouli, incense, and tobacco leaf. Launched in 2017, this unisex scent leans into herbal and medicinal qualities, making it a compelling choice for enthusiasts who enjoy bold, challenging compositions during autumn or winter months. …

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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, Vespree or I.Patchouly?

Vespree takes 3 of 4 categories. Vespree is rated 4.33/5 from 12 votes; I.Patchouly is rated 4.10/5 from 31 votes. Choose Vespree for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose I.Patchouly for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Vespree or I.Patchouly?

I.Patchouly lasts longest (I.Patchouly 82/100, Vespree 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vespree or I.Patchouly?

Vespree projects furthest (Vespree 72/100, I.Patchouly 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vespree and I.Patchouly smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, patchouli and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Cedar, Vanilla and Benzoin.

Is Vespree or I.Patchouly better for summer or winter?

Vespree suits daytime wear; I.Patchouly suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vespree and I.Patchouly?

Vespree features Patchouli, Fougère Accord, Cedar, Vanilla and Benzoin. I.Patchouly has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Celery, Cedar and Thyme, heart notes of Patchouli, Incense, Eucalyptus and Sandalwood, a base of Amber, Tobacco Leaf, Benzoin and Labdanum.