Fragrance comparison

Dickens in Varanasi vs Precocious

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 7 ratings analysed

1 wins

Dickens in Varanasi

THEN THERE

4.336 votes

Rank #50,178 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Precocious

Parfums Vintage

3.001 votes

Rank #71,999 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dickens in Varanasi takes 1 of 1 categories.

Dickens in Varanasi
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Precocious
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character.

Dickens in Varanasi1/1

Precocious0/1

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 THERE

PrecociousParfums Vintage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 14%Had 3%Want 84%

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 17%Want 83%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

83%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

balsamic77%

aromatic69%

smoky61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

fresh spicy77%

fruity69%

powdery61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitChamomileelemiNutmegPearGreen Apple

Heart

AmberPatchouliMagnoliaSaffronJasmineCedarCinnamon

Base

IncenseVanillaTobaccoWhite MuskVetiverSandalwoodOud

Top15 to 30 minutes

CinnamonSaffronOlibanumNutmegGreen AppleWhite Pear

Heart1 to 2 hours

JasminePatchouli

Base4 to 8 hours

heavyit is best applied with a light handmaking it a bold option for casual outingslate dinnersoutdoor gatherings where rich woody scents thrive

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Green Apple, Patchouli and Saffron. Durations are only published for Precocious, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day67

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,178

PerfumerAngela Ciampagna

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#71,999

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDickens in VaranasiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dickens 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…

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Precocious by Parfums Vintage is an oriental woody fragrance that leans into rich spices and dense resins. The opening pairs crisp green apple and white pear with dry cinnamon, saffron, and nutmeg. As the initial crisp fruit settles, patchouli and jasmine add depth before the heavy base takes over. Warm amber, dry tob…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Dickens in Varanasi or Precocious?

Dickens in Varanasi takes 1 of 1 categories. Dickens in Varanasi is rated 4.33/5 from 6 votes; Precocious is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Dickens in Varanasi for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Precocious for a woody and warm spicy character.

Do Dickens in Varanasi and Precocious smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Green Apple, Patchouli and Saffron.

Is Dickens in Varanasi or Precocious 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 Precocious?

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. Precocious has top notes of Cinnamon, Saffron, Olibanum and Nutmeg, heart notes of Jasmine and Patchouli, a base of heavy, it is best applied with a light hand, making it a bold option for casual outings and late dinners.