Fragrance comparison

White Patchouli vs Rose Arabia White

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 5,412 ratings analysed

White Patchouli

Tom Ford

3.805,286 votes

Rank #27,508 WoodyPatchouli

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27%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Rose Arabia White

WIDIAN

4.02126 votes

Rank #12,681 PowderyVanilla

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose Arabia White takes 4 of 7 categories.

White Patchouli
Choose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Rose Arabia White
Choose it for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring.

White Patchouli2/7

Rose Arabia White4/7

Ratings & consensus: Rose Arabia White
Community sentiment: Rose Arabia White
Longevity: White Patchouli
Sillage & projection: White Patchouli
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Rose Arabia White
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Rose Arabia White

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

White PatchouliTom Ford

Rose Arabia WhiteWIDIAN

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 5,286 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

4.02/ 5 · 126 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

Category winnerRose Arabia WhiteRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

40%Like

5%Ok

21%Dislike

2%Hate

5,286 votes

44%Love

29%Like

17%Ok

6%Dislike

4%Hate

126 votes

Category winnerRose Arabia WhiteMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityWhite Patchouli

SillageWhite Patchouli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

patchouli92%

white floral84%

floral77%

warm spicy69%

aromatic61%

powdery100%

vanilla92%

floral84%

musky77%

sweet69%

woody61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both woody and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

White FlowersCorianderPeonyBergamot

Heart

Ambrette (Musk Mallow)RoseJasmine

Base

PatchouliWoody NotesIncense

Top

PeachPlumCoriander

Heart

HeliotropeFreesiaVioletPeony

Base

White MuskMadagascar VanillaTonka BeanCedarSandalwoodPatchouliIncense

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Peony, Patchouli and Incense. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter97

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer72

Fall0

Winter79

Day–

Night–

Category winnerRose Arabia WhiteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex50

Women44

Men6

Unisex11

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,508

PerfumerGivaudan

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,681

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerRose Arabia WhiteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

White Patchouli opens with a bright flash of peony and coriander, a sharp herbal kick that immediately distances itself from hippie-shop oils. As the fragrance settles on the skin, the earthy base emerges through a clean veil of jasmine and rose. It is a dry, woody scent that feels crisp rather than sweet, stripping t…

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Rose Arabia White is a soft powdery floral with peach and plum at the top, then a creamy heart of violet, peony and heliotrope. On skin it often reads like vanilla dust, cake batter and white musk rather than a sharp fruity rose. It suits shoppers who want a gentle, feminine comfort scent with a smooth musky dry-down.…

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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, White Patchouli or Rose Arabia White?

Rose Arabia White takes 4 of 7 categories. White Patchouli is rated 3.80/5 from 5,286 votes; Rose Arabia White is rated 4.02/5 from 126 votes. Choose White Patchouli for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Rose Arabia White for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, White Patchouli or Rose Arabia White?

White Patchouli lasts longest (White Patchouli 73/100, Rose Arabia White 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, White Patchouli or Rose Arabia White?

White Patchouli projects furthest (White Patchouli 65/100, Rose Arabia White 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do White Patchouli and Rose Arabia White smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and floral accords. Common notes include Coriander, Peony, Patchouli and Incense.

Is White Patchouli or Rose Arabia White better for summer or winter?

For summer, Rose Arabia White is the stronger pick. For winter, White Patchouli is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in White Patchouli and Rose Arabia White?

White Patchouli has top notes of White Flowers, Coriander, Peony and Bergamot, heart notes of Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Rose and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Woody Notes and Incense. Rose Arabia White has top notes of Peach, Plum and Coriander, heart notes of Heliotrope, Freesia, Violet and Peony, a base of White Musk, Madagascar Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Cedar.