Fragrance comparison

Canturi vs Mini Varens 29

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 79 ratings analysed

2 wins

Canturi

Stefano Canturi

4.3470 votes

Rank #28,739 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Mini Varens 29

Ulric de Varens

4.009 votes

Rank #57,876 PowderyIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Canturi takes 2 of 3 categories.

Canturi
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Mini Varens 29
Choose it for a powdery and iris character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Canturi2/3

Mini Varens 290/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CanturiStefano Canturi

Mini Varens 29Ulric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.34/ 5 · 70 votes

Have 26%Had 11%Want 63%

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

49%Love

40%Like

9%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

70 votes

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

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityCanturi

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

earthy92%

citrus84%

patchouli77%

powdery69%

white floral61%

powdery100%

iris92%

woody84%

musky77%

vanilla69%

violet61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeNeroliBergamot

Heart

PatchouliVetiverRoseJasmineAmberMuskIrisLily-of-the-Valley

Base

oak mossVanilleVirginia Cedar

Top15-30 mins

PearMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

IrisVanilleJasmine

Base4-6 hrs

MuskSandalwoodVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Jasmine and Musk. Durations are only published for Mini Varens 29, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer29

Fall100

Winter86

Day81

Night100

Spring25

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men9

Unisex55

Women36

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#28,739

PerfumerKevin Verspoor

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#57,876

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCanturiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Canturi by Stefano Canturi brings a bold, retro chypre vibe into the modern world with an energetic splash of bright Italian bergamot, sweet mandarin, and fresh neroli. As the zesty opening settles on skin, it unfolds into a rich floral heart of earthy patchouli, powdery iris, velvety rose, and blooming jasmine. The b…

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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, Canturi or Mini Varens 29?

Canturi takes 2 of 3 categories. Canturi is rated 4.34/5 from 70 votes; Mini Varens 29 is rated 4.00/5 from 9 votes. Choose Canturi for a woody and earthy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Mini Varens 29 for a powdery and iris character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Canturi or Mini Varens 29?

Canturi lasts longest (Canturi 71/100, Mini Varens 29 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Canturi or Mini Varens 29?

Projection is very close: Canturi 58/100, Mini Varens 29 58/100 for sillage.

Do Canturi and Mini Varens 29 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Jasmine and Musk.

Is Canturi or Mini Varens 29 better for summer or winter?

Canturi suits evening wear; Mini Varens 29 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Canturi and Mini Varens 29?

Canturi has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Neroli and Bergamot, heart notes of Patchouli, Vetiver, Rose and Jasmine, a base of oak moss, Vanille 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.