Dickens in Varanasi vs Elly
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
49%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Dickens in Varanasi takes 1 of 1 categories.
Dickens in VaranasiChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
EllyChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character.
Dickens in Varanasi1/1
Elly0/1
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Not scored
- Sillage & projection
- Not scored
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Dickens in Varanasi
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Dickens in VaranasiTHEN THEREEllyElysiumWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.33/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 14%Had 3%Want 84%
—/ 5 · 0 votes
Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate83%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
17%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
Not enough votes yet
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
warm spicy92%
woody84%
balsamic77%
aromatic69%
smoky61%
amber100%
warm spicy92%
fruity84%
citrus77%
woody69%
floral61%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GrapefruitChamomileelemiNutmegPearGreen Apple
Heart
AmberPatchouliMagnoliaSaffronJasmineCedarCinnamon
Base
IncenseVanillaTobaccoWhite MuskVetiverSandalwoodOud
Top30 to 45 minutes
BergamotGreen ApplePearRed FruitsSaffron
Heart2 to 3 hours
NeroliMagnoliaJasminePatchouliSandalwood
Base4 to 6 hours
BenzoinTonka BeanMuskAmber
InformationalShared notesPear, Green Apple, Amber and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Elly, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter67
Day67
Night100
No season votes yet
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#51,290
PerfumerAngela Ciampagna
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#82,933
PerfumerRita Brena
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerDickens in VaranasiHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDickens in Varanasi by THEN THERE opens with a sharp burst of bitter grapefruit, herbal chamomile, and spicy elemi resin. As the initial brightness settles, a heavy heart of saffron, dark patchouli, and warm cinnamon takes over on skin. The dry down anchors on smoky incense, earthy vetiver, and bitter oud lightly soft…
Reviews →Elly by Elysium brings together crisp fruits, delicate florals, and a rich resinous base. The opening pairs tart green apple, ripe pear, and red fruits with bright bergamot and a warm dusting of saffron. As the top notes settle, the scent shifts toward a soft floral heart of jasmine, magnolia, and neroli, grounded by …
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Do Dickens in Varanasi and Elly smell similar?
Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Pear, Green Apple, Amber and Patchouli.
Is Dickens in Varanasi or Elly better for summer or winter?
Dickens in Varanasi suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Dickens in Varanasi and Elly?
Dickens in Varanasi has top notes of Grapefruit, Chamomile, elemi and Nutmeg, heart notes of Amber, Patchouli, Magnolia and Saffron, a base of Incense, Vanilla, Tobacco and White Musk. Elly has top notes of Bergamot, Green Apple, Pear and Red Fruits, heart notes of Neroli, Magnolia, Jasmine and Patchouli, a base of Benzoin, Tonka Bean, Musk and Amber.
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