Dickens in Varanasi vs Sonder
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
37%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Dickens in Varanasi takes 4 of 4 categories.
Dickens in VaranasiChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
SonderChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Dickens in Varanasi4/4
Sonder0/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Dickens in Varanasi
- Sillage & projection
- Dickens in Varanasi
- Value for money
- Dickens in Varanasi
- 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 THERESonderElysianWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.33/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 14%Had 3%Want 84%
3.60/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 42%Had 6%Want 52%
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
30%Love
10%Like
50%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
10 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityDickens in Varanasi
SillageDickens in Varanasi
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerDickens in VaranasiBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
warm spicy92%
woody84%
balsamic77%
aromatic69%
smoky61%
citrus100%
woody92%
floral84%
aromatic77%
powdery69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and aromatic
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
BergamotLemonOrangewoodGreen Apple
Heart2 to 3 hours
MagnoliaBulgarian RoseJasmineGinger
Base3 to 4 hours
SandalwoodVanillaVelvetVetiver
InformationalShared notesGreen Apple, Magnolia, Jasmine and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Sonder, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter67
Day67
Night100
Spring100
Summer83
Fall67
Winter50
Day100
Night50
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#51,290
PerfumerAngela Ciampagna
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#54,545
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
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 →Sonder by Elysian delivers an immediate blast of crisp lemon, tart green apple, and bright bergamot backed by a subtle orangewood base. The opening creates a sharp, out of the shower freshness that feels like crisp air and sunlit orchards. As the first rush settles, soft florals emerge through Bulgarian rose, magnolia…
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.
Which is better, Dickens in Varanasi or Sonder?
Dickens in Varanasi takes 4 of 4 categories. Dickens in Varanasi is rated 4.33/5 from 6 votes; Sonder is rated 3.60/5 from 10 votes. Choose Dickens in Varanasi for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Sonder for a citrus and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Dickens in Varanasi or Sonder?
Dickens in Varanasi lasts longest (Dickens in Varanasi 85/100, Sonder 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Dickens in Varanasi or Sonder?
Dickens in Varanasi projects furthest (Dickens in Varanasi 67/100, Sonder 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Dickens in Varanasi and Sonder smell similar?
Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Green Apple, Magnolia, Jasmine and Vanilla.
Is Dickens in Varanasi or Sonder better for summer or winter?
Dickens in Varanasi suits evening wear; Sonder suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Dickens in Varanasi and Sonder?
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. Sonder has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Orangewood and Green Apple, heart notes of Magnolia, Bulgarian Rose, Jasmine and Ginger, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Velvet and Vetiver.
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