Fragrance comparison

Amir Two vs Varanasi

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 616 ratings analysed

7 wins

Amir Two

Ajmal

4.36204 votes

Rank #1,225 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Varanasi

Meo Fusciuni

3.93412 votes

Rank #3,773 AnimalicAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amir Two takes 7 of 7 categories.

Amir Two
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Varanasi
Choose it for a animalic and amber character. Best in winter.

Amir Two7/7

Varanasi0/7

Ratings & consensus: Amir Two
Community sentiment: Amir Two
Longevity: Amir Two
Sillage & projection: Amir Two
Value for money: Amir Two
Versatility: Amir Two
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Amir Two

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Amir TwoAjmal

VaranasiMeo Fusciuni

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.36/ 5 · 204 votes

Have 89%Had 11%Want 0%

3.93/ 5 · 412 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

Category winnerAmir TwoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

74%Love

16%Like

5%Ok

4%Dislike

2%Hate

125 votes

43%Love

31%Like

8%Ok

11%Dislike

7%Hate

412 votes

Category winnerAmir TwoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityAmir Two

SillageAmir Two

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value49

Category winnerAmir TwoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

oud84%

amber77%

musky69%

earthy61%

animalic100%

amber92%

woody84%

leather77%

warm spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, amber and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RoseNutmegGeraniumPepperGinger

Heart

Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaAmberPatchouliCashmere Wood

Base

Agarwood (Oud)MuskGurjan balsamIncense

Top

IncenseSaffronNutmegCardamom

Heart

AmbergrisCypriol Oil or NagarmothaRoseAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Jasmine

Base

Animal notesAgarwood (Oud)LeatherNard Himalayan (Jatamansi)Gurjan balsamVetiver

InformationalShared notesRose, Nutmeg, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Agarwood (Oud). Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring70

Summer25

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring34

Summer24

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAmir TwoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men81

Unisex19

Women0

Men49

Unisex46

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,225

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews55

Overall rank#3,773

PerfumerGiuseppe Imprezzabile

Launched—

Reviews57

Category winnerAmir TwoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amir Two is a rose and spice opening that quickly leans into a darker, woody oud style. The heart brings earthy cypriol (nagarmotha) and patchouli with a warm amber glow, then the dry down turns smoky and balsamic with incense, musk and gurjun. It suits cooler weather and a taste for bold, Middle Eastern inspired woo…

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Meo Fusciuni Varanasi opens with a sharp burst of smoky incense, dry saffron, and pungent animalic notes. Cold cardamom and nutmeg cut through the heavy resinous warmth, creating an immediate sense of ancient temple stone and raw leather. As the heat of skin activates the formula, rich ambergris and earthy cypriol oil…

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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, Amir Two or Varanasi?

Amir Two takes 7 of 7 categories. Amir Two is rated 4.36/5 from 204 votes; Varanasi is rated 3.93/5 from 412 votes. Choose Amir Two for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Varanasi for a animalic and amber character. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Amir Two or Varanasi?

Amir Two lasts longest (Amir Two 86/100, Varanasi 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amir Two or Varanasi?

Amir Two projects furthest (Amir Two 75/100, Varanasi 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amir Two and Varanasi smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and earthy accords. Common notes include Rose, Nutmeg, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Amir Two or Varanasi better for summer or winter?

For summer, Amir Two is the stronger pick. For winter, Amir Two is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amir Two and Varanasi?

Amir Two has top notes of Rose, Nutmeg, Geranium and Pepper, heart notes of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Amber, Patchouli and Cashmere Wood, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Musk, Gurjan balsam and Incense. Varanasi has top notes of Incense, Saffron, Nutmeg and Cardamom, heart notes of Ambergris, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Rose and Ambrette (Musk Mallow), a base of Animal notes, Agarwood (Oud), Leather and Nard Himalayan (Jatamansi).