Fragrance comparison

Cedre Blanc vs Varens Original Indian Secret

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 285 ratings analysed

Cedre Blanc

Creed

3.83258 votes

Rank #32,894 AromaticWoody

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41%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Varens Original Indian Secret

Ulric de Varens

3.8127 votes

Rank #46,004 White FloralGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Varens Original Indian Secret takes 4 of 8 categories.

Cedre Blanc
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Varens Original Indian Secret
Choose it for a white floral and green character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Cedre Blanc3/8

Varens Original Indian Secret4/8

Ratings & consensus: Cedre Blanc
Community sentiment: Varens Original Indian Secret
Longevity: Varens Original Indian Secret
Sillage & projection: Varens Original Indian Secret
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Cedre Blanc
Note pyramid (duration): Varens Original Indian Secret
Fragranxe ranking: Cedre Blanc

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cedre BlancCreed

Varens Original Indian SecretUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 258 votes

Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%

3.81/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 35%Had 22%Want 43%

Category winnerCedre BlancRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

45%Like

9%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

258 votes

15%Love

67%Like

4%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerVarens Original Indian SecretMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityVarens Original Indian Secret

SillageVarens Original Indian Secret

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody88%

fresh spicy77%

green65%

citrus53%

white floral42%

white floral100%

green83%

caramel65%

soft spicy48%

woody30%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both green, white floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotBay LeafGalbanumCardamom

Heart2-3 hrs

GeraniumLilyJasmine

Base5-6 hrs

CedarVetiverSandalwood

Notes

LilyJasmineGalbanumCaramelSandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerVarens Original Indian SecretLongest dry-down: 5-7 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring95

Summer100

Fall34

Winter15

Day100

Night20

Spring64

Summer100

Fall45

Winter27

Day100

Night64

Category winnerCedre BlancMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men27

Unisex57

Women16

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,894

PerfumerJulien Rasquinet

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#46,004

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerCedre BlancHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cedre Blanc by Creed opens with a bright splash of tart bergamot and bitter green galbanum, instantly evoking clean forest air after morning rain. Fresh herbal bay leaf and a pinch of cardamom soon join in, cutting through any heavy woodiness and keeping the scent bright and breezy. In the center, soft geranium and cl…

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Do not let the oriental vanilla label confuse you. Varens Original Indian Secret behaves like a crisp white floral bouquet soaked in morning dew. The first blast releases a sharp, grassy snap of galbanum alongside clean jasmine petals. It feels bracing for three minutes. Then, creamy lily softens the green edges while…

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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, Cedre Blanc or Varens Original Indian Secret?

Varens Original Indian Secret takes 4 of 8 categories. Cedre Blanc is rated 3.83/5 from 258 votes; Varens Original Indian Secret is rated 3.81/5 from 27 votes. Choose Cedre Blanc for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Varens Original Indian Secret for a white floral and green character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cedre Blanc or Varens Original Indian Secret?

Varens Original Indian Secret lasts longest (Varens Original Indian Secret 62/100, Cedre Blanc 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cedre Blanc or Varens Original Indian Secret?

Varens Original Indian Secret projects furthest (Varens Original Indian Secret 67/100, Cedre Blanc 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cedre Blanc and Varens Original Indian Secret smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Lily, Jasmine and Sandalwood.

Is Cedre Blanc or Varens Original Indian Secret better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cedre Blanc is the stronger pick. For winter, Varens Original Indian Secret is the stronger pick. Cedre Blanc suits daytime wear; Varens Original Indian Secret suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cedre Blanc and Varens Original Indian Secret?

Cedre Blanc has top notes of Bergamot, Bay Leaf, Galbanum and Cardamom, heart notes of Geranium, Lily and Jasmine, a base of Cedar, Vetiver and Sandalwood. Varens Original Indian Secret features Lily, Jasmine, Galbanum, Caramel and Sandalwood.