Fragrance comparison

Carrouge vs Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache

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

Updated 27 Oct 2026 160 ratings analysed

4 wins

Carrouge

Moudon

4.2921 votes

Rank #33,185 CherrySweet

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47%scent match

Some overlap

Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache

Ulric de Varens

3.75139 votes

Rank #17,951 CherrySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Carrouge takes 4 of 6 categories.

Carrouge
Choose it for a cherry and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache
Choose it for a cherry and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Carrouge4/6

Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache2/6

Ratings & consensus: Carrouge
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Carrouge
Sillage & projection: Carrouge
Value for money: Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Carrouge
Fragranxe ranking: Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CarrougeMoudon

Varens Sweet Cerise PistacheUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 31%Had 5%Want 65%

3.75/ 5 · 139 votes

Have 48%Had 10%Want 42%

Category winnerCarrougeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

62%Love

19%Like

10%Ok

5%Dislike

5%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

29%Love

35%Like

19%Ok

14%Dislike

3%Hate

139 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityCarrouge

SillageCarrouge

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value85

Category winnerVarens Sweet Cerise PistacheBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

cherry100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

almond61%

cherry100%

sweet88%

nutty77%

almond65%

fruity53%

woody42%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both cherry, sweet and almond

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

CherryAlmondRose

Heart2-4 hrs

Oriental notesHeliotropeFruity NotesPistachioGardeniaJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaTonkaPeru BalsamSandalwoodGuaiac WoodCedarwoodMuskVetiver

Top15-30 mins

CherrySour Cherry

Heart1-2 hrs

PistachioCherry Blossom

Base2-3 hrs

AlmondMuskSandalwood

Category winnerCarrougeLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring15

Summer15

Fall69

Winter100

Day41

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter64

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex13

Women87

Date 37%Party 29%Casual 21%Work 14%

Men4

Unisex11

Women85

Casual 44%Work 23%Date 18%Party 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,185

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#17,951

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerVarens Sweet Cerise PistacheHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Moudon Carrouge delivers a rich burst of candied black cherry, bitter almond, and soft garden rose right from the first spray. As it settles onto the skin, the fragrance turns into a warm, creamy dessert laced with crushed pistachio, heliotrope, and honeyed floral petals. The base anchors the sweetness with smooth bou…

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Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache by Ulric de Varens is an unpretentious, playful treat for sweet fragrance fans. The first spray explodes with bright red cherry and tart sour cherry, instantly evoking fruit gummies and nostalgic cherry ice pops. Give it ten minutes. The loud sugary rush softens as a delicate touch of cher…

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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, Carrouge or Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache?

Carrouge takes 4 of 6 categories. Carrouge is rated 4.29/5 from 21 votes; Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache is rated 3.75/5 from 139 votes. Choose Carrouge for a cherry and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache for a cherry and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Carrouge or Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache?

Carrouge lasts longest (Carrouge 83/100, Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Carrouge or Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache?

Carrouge projects furthest (Carrouge 67/100, Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Carrouge and Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share cherry, sweet and almond accords. Common notes include Cherry, Almond, Pistachio and Sandalwood.

Is Carrouge or Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache better for summer or winter?

Carrouge suits evening wear; Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Carrouge and Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache?

Carrouge has top notes of Cherry, Almond and Rose, heart notes of Oriental notes, Heliotrope, Fruity Notes and Pistachio, a base of Vanilla, Tonka, Peru Balsam and Sandalwood. Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache has top notes of Cherry and Sour Cherry, heart notes of Pistachio and Cherry Blossom, a base of Almond, Musk and Sandalwood.