Patchouli Blanc
Van Cleef & Arpels2022
Side by side
Patchouli Blanc vs. Noir Patchouli
Is Patchouli Blanc better than Noir Patchouli?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
PatchouliWhite Musk
woodypatchoulimuskywarm spicybalsamicearthy
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Patchouli Blanc and Noir Patchouli?
| Patchouli Blanc | Noir Patchouli | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2022 | 2000 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Jérôme Epinette | Gérald Ghislain |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Patchouli Blanc and Noir Patchouli smell?
Patchouli Blanc
Woody
Patchouli
Musky
Aldehydic
Rose
Warm Spicy
Fresh
Balsamic
Noir Patchouli
Patchouli
Warm Spicy
Woody
Aromatic
Leather
Earthy
Floral
Musky
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Patchouli Blanc and Noir Patchouli share?
Top
AldehydesPink Pepper
CardamomCoriander
Heart
RosePatchouli
Floral NotesJuniper Berries
Base
Cashmere WoodWhite Musk
PatchouliLeatherMossMuskVetiverVanilla
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Spicy Notes
Pink Pepper
CardamomCorianderJuniper Berries
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Floral Notes
Rose
Floral Notes
Musk
White Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Patchouli Blanc and Noir Patchouli work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Patchouli Blanc or Noir Patchouli?
| Patchouli Blanc | Noir Patchouli | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Patchouli Blanc and Noir Patchouli?
Less patchouli punch, more aldehydic elegance than the name suggests. The rose and cashmere wood make this a cozy, powdery embrace rather than earthy or bold.Patchouli Blanc
Patchouli done this dark doesn't apologize. It's not the grungy leaf your parents' closet smelled like, this one's been tamed into something sharper, leathered, worth wearing.Noir Patchouli
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