Fragrance comparison

Ariane vs Varens Original French Sweets

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 176 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ariane

Avon · 1977

3.8498 votes

Rank #10,319 WoodyFloral

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23%scent match

Clearly different

Varens Original French Sweets

Ulric de Varens

3.8778 votes

Rank #27,900 VanillaSweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ariane takes 4 of 7 categories.

Ariane
Choose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in summer.
Varens Original French Sweets
Choose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Ariane4/7

Varens Original French Sweets3/7

Ratings & consensus: Varens Original French Sweets
Community sentiment: Ariane
Longevity: Varens Original French Sweets
Sillage & projection: Varens Original French Sweets
Value for money: Ariane
Versatility: Ariane
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ariane

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ArianeAvon

Varens Original French SweetsUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 98 votes

Have 31%Had 43%Want 26%

3.87/ 5 · 78 votes

Have 23%Had 26%Want 51%

Category winnerVarens Original French SweetsRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

60%Like

2%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

86 votes

23%Love

58%Like

3%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

78 votes

Category winnerArianeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityVarens Original French Sweets

SillageVarens Original French Sweets

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value50

Category winnerArianeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

floral92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

white floral61%

vanilla100%

sweet88%

powdery77%

fruity65%

fresh53%

floral42%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both powdery and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesPalisander RosewoodPink PepperCorianderBergamotPeach

Heart

RoseCarnationOrchidYlang-YlangOrris RootLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

VetiverSandalwoodBenzoinMuskCinnamon

Top15-30 mins

Granny Smith apple

Heart2-3 hrs

OrchidPalisander RosewoodJasmine

Base6-8 hrs

VanillaSugarMusk

InformationalShared notesPalisander Rosewood, Orchid, Jasmine and Musk. Durations are only published for Varens Original French Sweets, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring81

Summer100

Fall67

Winter72

Day–

Night–

Spring59

Summer56

Fall96

Winter100

Day100

Night41

Category winnerArianeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Casual 43%Work 23%Date 20%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,319

PerfumerNot listed

Launched1977

Reviews22

Overall rank#27,900

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerArianeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Avon Ariane (1977) is a vintage floral aldehyde that balances a bright, soap-clean opening with a soft heart of rose and carnation. It eventually settles into a powdery orris and woody musk base. This fragrance is best suited for those who appreciate retro, polished scents that sit intimately on the skin, perfect for …

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Varens Original French Sweets opens with a crisp burst of tart Granny Smith apple that quickly settles into warm spun sugar. Created by master perfumer Pierre Bourdon, this budget gourmand blends clean floral notes of orchid and jasmine with a creamy vanilla base. The initial spray has a sharp alcohol vapor that burns…

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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, Ariane or Varens Original French Sweets?

Ariane takes 4 of 7 categories. Ariane is rated 3.84/5 from 98 votes; Varens Original French Sweets is rated 3.87/5 from 78 votes. Choose Ariane for a woody and floral character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in summer. Choose Varens Original French Sweets for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ariane or Varens Original French Sweets?

Varens Original French Sweets lasts longest (Varens Original French Sweets 66/100, Ariane 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ariane or Varens Original French Sweets?

Varens Original French Sweets projects furthest (Varens Original French Sweets 63/100, Ariane 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ariane and Varens Original French Sweets smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and floral accords. Common notes include Palisander Rosewood, Orchid, Jasmine and Musk.

Is Ariane or Varens Original French Sweets better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ariane is the stronger pick. For winter, Varens Original French Sweets is the stronger pick. Varens Original French Sweets suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ariane and Varens Original French Sweets?

Ariane has top notes of Aldehydes, Palisander Rosewood, Pink Pepper and Coriander, heart notes of Rose, Carnation, Orchid and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood, Benzoin and Musk. Varens Original French Sweets has top notes of Granny Smith apple, heart notes of Orchid, Palisander Rosewood and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Sugar and Musk.