Fragrance comparison

Air de Fio No 1 vs Mini Varens 29

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 22 ratings analysed

4 wins

Air de Fio No 1

Pupa

4.5413 votes

Rank #30,675 PowderyMusky

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49%scent match

Some overlap

Mini Varens 29

Ulric de Varens

4.009 votes

Rank #57,876 PowderyIris

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Air de Fio No 1 takes 4 of 4 categories.

Air de Fio No 1
Choose it for a powdery and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mini Varens 29
Choose it for a powdery and iris character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Air de Fio No 14/4

Mini Varens 290/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Air de Fio No 1
Sillage & projection: Air de Fio No 1
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Air de Fio No 1
Fragranxe ranking: Air de Fio No 1

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Air de Fio No 1Pupa

Mini Varens 29Ulric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.54/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 18%Had 3%Want 79%

4.00/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 36%Had 23%Want 41%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

62%Love

31%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

22%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAir de Fio No 1

SillageAir de Fio No 1

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

musky92%

vanilla84%

citrus77%

white floral69%

fruity61%

powdery100%

iris92%

woody84%

musky77%

vanilla69%

violet61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both powdery, musky and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeRiceBlack Currant

Heart2-3 hrs

HeliotropeLilyIris

Base5-8 hrs

MuskVanilleAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Virginia Cedar

Top15-30 mins

PearMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

IrisVanilleJasmine

Base4-6 hrs

MuskSandalwoodVirginia Cedar

Category winnerAir de Fio No 1Longest dry-down: 5-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night32

Spring25

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 38%Work 32%Date 22%Party 7%

Not enough votes yet

Casual 43%Work 33%Date 15%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,675

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#57,876

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAir de Fio No 1Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Air de Fio No 1 by Pupa wraps you in a comforting cloud of sweet mandarin orange, steamed basmati rice, and almond-tinged heliotrope petals. It opens with an unexpected flash of juicy citrus and tart black currant before settling into soft, starchy warmth. You will not find aggressive sugar here. Velvety iris and gent…

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Ulric de Varens Mini Varens 29 is a lighthearted floral fruity scent centered on powdery iris, ripe pear, and comforting vanilla. It opens with an energetic splash of bergamot and juicy mandarin orange that cuts through the air before settling into a gentle cosmetic sweetness. As the top notes mellow, clean jasmine an…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Air de Fio No 1 or Mini Varens 29?

Air de Fio No 1 takes 4 of 4 categories. Air de Fio No 1 is rated 4.54/5 from 13 votes; Mini Varens 29 is rated 4.00/5 from 9 votes. Choose Air de Fio No 1 for a powdery and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mini Varens 29 for a powdery and iris character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Air de Fio No 1 or Mini Varens 29?

Air de Fio No 1 lasts longest (Air de Fio No 1 60/100, Mini Varens 29 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Air de Fio No 1 or Mini Varens 29?

Projection is very close: Air de Fio No 1 60/100, Mini Varens 29 58/100 for sillage.

Do Air de Fio No 1 and Mini Varens 29 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, musky and vanilla accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Iris, Musk and Vanille.

Is Air de Fio No 1 or Mini Varens 29 better for summer or winter?

Air de Fio No 1 suits daytime wear; Mini Varens 29 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Air de Fio No 1 and Mini Varens 29?

Air de Fio No 1 has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Rice and Black Currant, heart notes of Heliotrope, Lily and Iris, a base of Musk, Vanille, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Virginia Cedar. Mini Varens 29 has top notes of Pear, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Vanille and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Virginia Cedar.