Fragrance comparison

Zagara e Patchouli vs Gengis Khan

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 69 ratings analysed

Zagara e Patchouli

Dr. Vranjes Firenze

3.717 votes

Rank #64,559 Fresh SpicyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Gengis Khan

Marc de la Morandiere

4.1962 votes

Rank #12,425 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gengis Khan takes 2 of 4 categories.

Zagara e Patchouli
Choose it for a fresh spicy and patchouli character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Gengis Khan
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Zagara e Patchouli1/4

Gengis Khan2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Zagara e PatchouliDr. Vranjes Firenze

Gengis KhanMarc de la Morandiere

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 12%Had 0%Want 88%

4.19/ 5 · 62 votes

Have 36%Had 12%Want 52%

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

45%Love

37%Like

11%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

62 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityGengis Khan

SillageZagara e Patchouli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value47

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%

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

woody69%

citrus61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, warm spicy and aromatic

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

ClovesBergamotLemonNutmegLavenderMintThymePepper

Heart2-3 hrs

RoseJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base6-8+ hrs

BenzoinPatchouliOlibanumPine needlesVetiver

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring50

Summer35

Fall100

Winter70

Day72

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men75

Unisex8

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,559

PerfumerPaolo Vranjes

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,425

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerGengis KhanHigher 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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Marc de la Morandiere launched Gengis Khan in 1989 as an unapologetic, aromatic oriental woody blend. The first spray releases a brisk wash of lemon, bitter bergamot, and garden mint before pungent cloves and cracked black pepper seize control. It feels crisp and bristling. Within thirty minutes, herbal thyme and lave…

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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 Gengis Khan?

Gengis Khan takes 2 of 4 categories. Zagara e Patchouli is rated 3.71/5 from 7 votes; Gengis Khan is rated 4.19/5 from 62 votes. Choose Zagara e Patchouli for a fresh spicy and patchouli character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Gengis Khan for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Zagara e Patchouli or Gengis Khan?

Gengis Khan lasts longest (Gengis Khan 70/100, Zagara e Patchouli 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Zagara e Patchouli or Gengis Khan?

Zagara e Patchouli projects furthest (Zagara e Patchouli 67/100, Gengis Khan 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Zagara e Patchouli and Gengis Khan smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Pepper, Mint, Bergamot and Patchouli.

Is Zagara e Patchouli or Gengis Khan better for summer or winter?

Zagara e Patchouli suits day or night wear; Gengis Khan suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Zagara e Patchouli and Gengis Khan?

Zagara e Patchouli has top notes of Pepper and Mint, heart notes of African Orange Flower and Bergamot, a base of Patchouli. Gengis Khan has top notes of Cloves, Bergamot, Lemon and Nutmeg, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Benzoin, Patchouli, Olibanum and Pine needles.