Fragrance comparison

Vibrant Patchouly vs Ottoman Shahzada

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 49 ratings analysed

Vibrant Patchouly

Judith Williams

3.9533 votes

Rank #16,240 FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Ottoman Shahzada

Luxodor

4.6916 votes

Rank #38,033 MuskyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ottoman Shahzada takes 4 of 5 categories.

Vibrant Patchouly
Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Ottoman Shahzada
Choose it for a musky and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Vibrant Patchouly1/5

Ottoman Shahzada4/5

Ratings & consensus: Ottoman Shahzada
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ottoman Shahzada
Sillage & projection: Ottoman Shahzada
Value for money: Ottoman Shahzada
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Vibrant Patchouly

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Vibrant PatchoulyJudith Williams

Ottoman ShahzadaLuxodor

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 39%Had 11%Want 50%

4.69/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 35%Had 7%Want 58%

Category winnerOttoman ShahzadaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

33%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

81%Love

6%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage89

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityOttoman Shahzada

SillageOttoman Shahzada

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value88

Category winnerOttoman ShahzadaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fresh92%

patchouli84%

vanilla77%

earthy69%

woody61%

musky100%

white floral92%

floral84%

fresh77%

powdery69%

fruity61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both floral and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MelonLitchiPeach

Heart

FreesiaPeonyOrange BlossomLily-of-the-Valley

Base

VanilaPatchouliOakmoss

Top

LitchiPeach

Heart

PeonyOrange BlossomJasmine

Base

MuskWoody NotesOakmoss

InformationalShared notesLitchi, Peach, Peony and Orange Blossom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall71

Winter71

Day100

Night71

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men14

Unisex57

Women29

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,240

PerfumerJulien Rasquinet, Pierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#38,033

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVibrant PatchoulyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vibrant Patchouly by Judith Williams opens with a bright splash of melon and litchi before grounding itself in earthy patchouli and creamy vanilla. It is a floral-forward scent suited for cooler autumn days. This fragrance offers a balance between sweet fruitiness and a structured mossy base, providing a comfortable, …

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Ottoman Shahzada is a fruity floral musk with a soft, polished feel. The opening leans juicy with litchi and peach, then settles into peony, jasmine and orange blossom over a musky, lightly woody, moss-tinted base. It usually reads clean, floral and gently sweet rather than sugary. If you like airy florals with strong…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Vibrant Patchouly or Ottoman Shahzada?

Ottoman Shahzada takes 4 of 5 categories. Vibrant Patchouly is rated 3.95/5 from 33 votes; Ottoman Shahzada is rated 4.69/5 from 16 votes. Choose Vibrant Patchouly for a floral and fresh character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Ottoman Shahzada for a musky and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Vibrant Patchouly or Ottoman Shahzada?

Ottoman Shahzada lasts longest (Ottoman Shahzada 93/100, Vibrant Patchouly 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vibrant Patchouly or Ottoman Shahzada?

Ottoman Shahzada projects furthest (Ottoman Shahzada 89/100, Vibrant Patchouly 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vibrant Patchouly and Ottoman Shahzada smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and fresh accords. Common notes include Litchi, Peach, Peony and Orange Blossom.

Is Vibrant Patchouly or Ottoman Shahzada better for summer or winter?

Vibrant Patchouly suits day or night wear; Ottoman Shahzada suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vibrant Patchouly and Ottoman Shahzada?

Vibrant Patchouly has top notes of Melon, Litchi and Peach, heart notes of Freesia, Peony, Orange Blossom and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Vanila, Patchouli and Oakmoss. Ottoman Shahzada has top notes of Litchi and Peach, heart notes of Peony, Orange Blossom and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Woody Notes and Oakmoss.