Fragrance comparison

Dhajala vs Varens Original Italian Romance

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 294 ratings analysed

4 wins

Dhajala

Xerjoff

4.19274 votes

Rank #4,674 CitrusAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Varens Original Italian Romance

Ulric de Varens

3.7520 votes

Rank #42,180 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dhajala takes 4 of 4 categories.

Dhajala
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Varens Original Italian Romance
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Dhajala4/4

Varens Original Italian Romance0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DhajalaXerjoff

Varens Original Italian RomanceUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 274 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

3.75/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 24%Had 30%Want 47%

Category winnerDhajalaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

34%Like

5%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

274 votes

15%Love

65%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityDhajala

SillageDhajala

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

amber92%

white floral84%

sweet77%

green69%

vanilla61%

citrus100%

white floral83%

woody65%

patchouli48%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both citrus and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

OrangeGalbanumAfrican Orange FlowerBergamot

Heart

Pink PepperRoseJasmine

Base

AmberResinVanillaMusk

Top15-30 mins

BergamotLemon Tree

Heart2-3 hrs

African Orange FlowerLily-of-the-Valley

Base4-6 hrs

PatchouliResinMusk

InformationalShared notesAfrican Orange Flower, Bergamot, Resin and Musk. Durations are only published for Varens Original Italian Romance, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring65

Summer32

Fall97

Winter100

Day99

Night100

Spring36

Summer100

Fall18

Winter0

Day100

Night18

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex51

Women29

Not enough votes yet

Casual 42%Work 34%Date 14%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,674

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews31

Overall rank#42,180

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerDhajalaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dhajala opens with a sharp, green bite of bitter galbanum and crisp bergamot before softening into a thick core of African orange flower and pink pepper. As the sharp citrus edge fades on skin, a dense base of resin, amber, and sweet vanilla takes control. It smells noticeably resinous and balsamic, balancing bitter b…

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Varens Original Italian Romance by Ulric de Varens opens with a zesty blast of bergamot and crisp lemon tree leaves. It smells bright, sparkling, and unmistakably Mediterranean right out of the nozzle. Give it ten minutes on bare skin, and the initial sharp citrus settles into a sunlit heart of African orange flower a…

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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, Dhajala or Varens Original Italian Romance?

Dhajala takes 4 of 4 categories. Dhajala is rated 4.19/5 from 274 votes; Varens Original Italian Romance is rated 3.75/5 from 20 votes. Choose Dhajala for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Varens Original Italian Romance for a citrus and white floral character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dhajala or Varens Original Italian Romance?

Dhajala lasts longest (Dhajala 75/100, Varens Original Italian Romance 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dhajala or Varens Original Italian Romance?

Dhajala projects furthest (Dhajala 67/100, Varens Original Italian Romance 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dhajala and Varens Original Italian Romance smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include African Orange Flower, Bergamot, Resin and Musk.

Is Dhajala or Varens Original Italian Romance better for summer or winter?

Dhajala suits day or night wear; Varens Original Italian Romance suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dhajala and Varens Original Italian Romance?

Dhajala has top notes of Orange, Galbanum, African Orange Flower and Bergamot, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Resin, Vanilla and Musk. Varens Original Italian Romance has top notes of Bergamot and Lemon Tree, heart notes of African Orange Flower and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Patchouli, Resin and Musk.