Fragrance comparison

Climat vs Mini Varens 31

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 1,161 ratings analysed

Climat

Lancôme

3.921,152 votes

Rank #3,441 White FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Mini Varens 31

Ulric de Varens

4.009 votes

Rank #58,220 White FloralPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mini Varens 31 takes 2 of 3 categories.

Climat
Choose it for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Mini Varens 31
Choose it for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Climat1/3

Mini Varens 312/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Mini Varens 31
Sillage & projection: Mini Varens 31
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Climat

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ClimatLancôme

Mini Varens 31Ulric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 1,152 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 39%Had 6%Want 55%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

42%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

1,131 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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity92

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMini Varens 31

SillageMini Varens 31

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

fresh92%

woody84%

aldehydic77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

white floral100%

powdery92%

violet84%

yellow floral77%

tuberose69%

citrus61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both white floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Lily-of-the-ValleyNarcissusVioletBergamotJasmineRosePeach

Heart

AldehydesRosemaryTuberose

Base

CivetMuskSandalwoodVetiverBambooAmberTonka Bean

Top15-30 mins

Ylang-YlangVioletBergamotRose

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisAldehydesJasmine

Base6-8 hrs

TuberosePeach

InformationalShared notesViolet, Bergamot, Jasmine and Rose. Durations are only published for Mini Varens 31, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter55

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer71

Fall86

Winter29

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex12

Women82

Not enough votes yet

Casual 37%Work 32%Date 20%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,441

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews28

Overall rank#58,220

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerClimatHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Climat is a vintage floral green with a sharp aldehydic opening, clear lily of the valley, and a cool soapy brightness that slowly turns creamier, woodier, and more musky on skin. It feels polished, powdery, and unmistakably old-school. This suits someone who enjoys classic perfume structure more than modern sweetness…

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Mini Varens 31 opens with a fizzy splash of bergamot and lush ylang-ylang before softening into a cosmetic violet cloud. It smells cleanly retro yet cheerful. The heart introduces powdery iris and crisp aldehydes, keeping the jasmine petals lively rather than heavy on warm skin. As the scent settles, ripe peach and c…

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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, Climat or Mini Varens 31?

Mini Varens 31 takes 2 of 3 categories. Climat is rated 3.92/5 from 1,152 votes; Mini Varens 31 is rated 4.00/5 from 9 votes. Choose Climat for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Mini Varens 31 for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Climat or Mini Varens 31?

Mini Varens 31 lasts longest (Mini Varens 31 92/100, Climat 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Climat or Mini Varens 31?

Mini Varens 31 projects furthest (Mini Varens 31 79/100, Climat 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Climat and Mini Varens 31 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Violet, Bergamot, Jasmine and Rose.

Is Climat or Mini Varens 31 better for summer or winter?

Mini Varens 31 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Climat and Mini Varens 31?

Climat has top notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Narcissus, Violet and Bergamot, heart notes of Aldehydes, Rosemary and Tuberose, a base of Civet, Musk, Sandalwood and Vetiver. Mini Varens 31 has top notes of Ylang-Ylang, Violet, Bergamot and Rose, heart notes of Iris, Aldehydes and Jasmine, a base of Tuberose and Peach.