Dickens in Varanasi vs Unknown Smell
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
36%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Unknown Smell takes 4 of 4 categories.
Dickens in VaranasiChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Best in spring, evening wear.
Unknown SmellChoose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Dickens in Varanasi0/4
Unknown Smell4/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Unknown Smell
- Sillage & projection
- Unknown Smell
- Value for money
- Unknown Smell
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Unknown Smell
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Dickens in VaranasiTHEN THEREUnknown SmellSanchezWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.33/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 14%Had 3%Want 84%
5.00/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 10%Had 3%Want 87%
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
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityUnknown Smell
SillageUnknown Smell
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerUnknown SmellBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
warm spicy92%
woody84%
balsamic77%
aromatic69%
smoky61%
woody100%
earthy30%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GrapefruitChamomileelemiNutmegPearGreen Apple
Heart
AmberPatchouliMagnoliaSaffronJasmineCedarCinnamon
Base
IncenseVanillaTobaccoWhite MuskVetiverSandalwoodOud
Top
Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaLavenderNutmegChili Pepper
Heart
SaffronIncenseOud
Base
PatchouliVetiverAmberMusk
InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Amber, Patchouli and Saffron. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter67
Day67
Night100
Spring0
Summer50
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
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#51,852
PerfumerAngela Ciampagna
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#31,164
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerUnknown SmellHigher 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 →Unknown Smell by Sanchez hits the skin with a sharp burst of chili pepper, dry cypriol oil, and earthy nutmeg. Within minutes, the spicy top settles into a dense heart of smoky incense and dark saffron, supported by a heavy agarwood backbone. As the hours pass, patchouli and amber create a resinous base that clings to…
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 Unknown Smell?
Unknown Smell takes 4 of 4 categories. Dickens in Varanasi is rated 4.33/5 from 6 votes; Unknown Smell is rated 5.00/5 from 6 votes. Choose Dickens in Varanasi for a amber and warm spicy character. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Unknown Smell for a woody and earthy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Dickens in Varanasi or Unknown Smell?
Unknown Smell lasts longest (Unknown Smell 100/100, Dickens in Varanasi 85/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Dickens in Varanasi or Unknown Smell?
Unknown Smell projects furthest (Unknown Smell 96/100, Dickens in Varanasi 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Dickens in Varanasi and Unknown Smell smell similar?
Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Amber, Patchouli and Saffron.
Is Dickens in Varanasi or Unknown Smell better for summer or winter?
Dickens in Varanasi suits evening wear; Unknown Smell suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Dickens in Varanasi and Unknown Smell?
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. Unknown Smell has top notes of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Lavender, Nutmeg and Chili Pepper, heart notes of Saffron, Incense and Oud, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver, Amber and Musk.
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