Fragrance comparison

Zagara e Patchouli vs Lotus Bambou

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 52 ratings analysed

2 wins

Zagara e Patchouli

Dr. Vranjes Firenze

3.717 votes

Rank #64,559 Fresh SpicyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Lotus Bambou

Acorelle

3.7045 votes

Rank #23,159 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Zagara e Patchouli takes 2 of 3 categories.

Zagara e Patchouli
Choose it for a fresh spicy and patchouli character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Lotus Bambou
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Zagara e Patchouli2/3

Lotus Bambou1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Zagara e PatchouliDr. Vranjes Firenze

Lotus BambouAcorelle

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 12%Had 0%Want 88%

3.70/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 18%Had 14%Want 68%

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

18%Love

74%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity33

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityZagara e Patchouli

SillageZagara e Patchouli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

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%

citrus100%

woody88%

floral77%

aromatic65%

fresh spicy53%

white floral42%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody 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

Top

Amalfi LemonBergamotMintOrangeMandarin OrangeBlack Currant

Heart

LotusAfrican Orange Flower

Base

BambooVirginia CedarPatchouli

InformationalShared notesMint, African Orange Flower, Bergamot and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Zagara e Patchouli, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer91

Fall9

Winter9

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,559

PerfumerPaolo Vranjes

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,159

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerLotus BambouHigher 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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Lotus Bambou is a clean, green citrus that starts bright and slightly bitter, then settles into a crisp bamboo-wood feel. Reviews often mention sharp citrus with mint and black currant, with the florals staying light and in the background. It is easy to wear in warm weather and daytime, but many wearers also warn that…

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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 Lotus Bambou?

Zagara e Patchouli takes 2 of 3 categories. Zagara e Patchouli is rated 3.71/5 from 7 votes; Lotus Bambou is rated 3.70/5 from 45 votes. Choose Zagara e Patchouli for a fresh spicy and patchouli character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Lotus Bambou for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Zagara e Patchouli or Lotus Bambou?

Zagara e Patchouli lasts longest (Zagara e Patchouli 67/100, Lotus Bambou 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Zagara e Patchouli or Lotus Bambou?

Zagara e Patchouli projects furthest (Zagara e Patchouli 67/100, Lotus Bambou 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Zagara e Patchouli and Lotus Bambou smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mint, African Orange Flower, Bergamot and Patchouli.

Is Zagara e Patchouli or Lotus Bambou better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Zagara e Patchouli and Lotus Bambou?

Zagara e Patchouli has top notes of Pepper and Mint, heart notes of African Orange Flower and Bergamot, a base of Patchouli. Lotus Bambou has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Mint and Orange, heart notes of Lotus and African Orange Flower, a base of Bamboo, Virginia Cedar and Patchouli.