Fragrance comparison

Zagara e Patchouli vs Darley

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 891 ratings analysed

2 wins

Zagara e Patchouli

Dr. Vranjes Firenze

3.717 votes

Rank #64,559 Fresh SpicyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Darley

Parfums de Marly

4.08884 votes

Rank #3,163 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Zagara e Patchouli takes 2 of 4 categories.

Zagara e Patchouli
Choose it for a fresh spicy and patchouli character. Wins on sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Darley
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Zagara e Patchouli2/4

Darley1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Zagara e PatchouliDr. Vranjes Firenze

DarleyParfums de Marly

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 12%Had 0%Want 88%

4.08/ 5 · 884 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

43%Like

0%Ok

29%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

40%Love

40%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

2%Hate

884 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageZagara e Patchouli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value33

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

patchouli92%

warm spicy84%

green77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

lavender77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PepperMint

Heart2-4 hrs

African Orange FlowerBergamot

Base6-8+ hrs

Patchouli

Top15-30 mins

MintBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderCinnamonAfrican Orange FlowerRoseRosemary

Base5-8 hrs

Tonka BeanSandalwoodAmberGuaiac WoodPatchouli

Category winnerZagara e PatchouliLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer92

Fall0

Winter35

Day100

Night73

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men77

Unisex20

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,559

PerfumerPaolo Vranjes

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,163

PerfumerFrancis Deleamont

Launched—

Reviews139

Category winnerDarleyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dr. Vranjes Firenze Zagara e Patchouli is a crisp, aromatic chypre that unites bright Mediterranean citrus blossoms with deep, earthy greenery. The first spray delivers a cooling blast of crushed garden mint and zesty white pepper, which immediately clears the air without smelling like chewing gum or toothpaste. As th…

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Parfums de Marly Darley strikes an immediate balance between brisk barbershop cleanliness and creamy oriental warmth. The first spritz unleashes a sharp flash of Amalfi lemon alongside cooling garden mint and sparkling bergamot. Within minutes, that citrus bite softens into an aromatic heart of French lavender, sweet …

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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, Zagara e Patchouli or Darley?

Zagara e Patchouli takes 2 of 4 categories. Zagara e Patchouli is rated 3.71/5 from 7 votes; Darley is rated 4.08/5 from 884 votes. Choose Zagara e Patchouli for a fresh spicy and patchouli character. Wins on sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Darley for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Zagara e Patchouli or Darley?

They last about the same: Zagara e Patchouli 67/100, Darley 67/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Zagara e Patchouli or Darley?

Zagara e Patchouli projects furthest (Zagara e Patchouli 67/100, Darley 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Zagara e Patchouli and Darley smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Mint, African Orange Flower, Bergamot and Patchouli.

Is Zagara e Patchouli or Darley better for summer or winter?

Zagara e Patchouli suits day or night wear; Darley suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Zagara e Patchouli and Darley?

Zagara e Patchouli has top notes of Pepper and Mint, heart notes of African Orange Flower and Bergamot, a base of Patchouli. Darley has top notes of Mint, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Cinnamon, African Orange Flower and Rose, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Amber and Guaiac Wood.