Fragrance comparison

Fantasquatic vs Varangian

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 116 ratings analysed

2 wins

Fantasquatic

Mugler

3.83116 votes

Rank #16,095 AromaticMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Varangian

Mirra

—0 votes

Rank #69,115 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fantasquatic takes 2 of 2 categories.

Fantasquatic
Choose it for a aromatic and marine character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Varangian
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character.

Fantasquatic2/2

Varangian0/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FantasquaticMugler

VarangianMirra

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 116 votes

Have 33%Had 7%Want 60%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

39%Like

14%Ok

11%Dislike

4%Hate

116 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value25

Category winnerFantasquaticBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

marine91%

amber83%

salty74%

warm spicy65%

woody56%

aromatic100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both aromatic, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Sea NotesCardamomCoriander

Base6-8 hrs

AmbergrisPapyrusPatchouli

Top

Ozonic notesSeaweedBergamotGrapefruitGalbanum

Heart

Clary SageJasmineCorianderGeraniumClovesCardamom

Base

SandalwoodGuaiac WoodCedarPatchouliOakmossAmbergrisMusk

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Cardamom, Coriander and Ambergris. Durations are only published for Fantasquatic, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter19

Day100

Night33

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex64

Women16

Casual 41%Work 32%Date 17%Party 10%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,095

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#69,115

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFantasquaticHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fantasquatic by Mugler delivers an unexpected twist on the traditional summer aquatic. A sharp splash of tart grapefruit and bitter lemon peel cuts through the air first. Seconds later, crushed green cardamom seeds and cold coriander seeds crackle against an authentic surge of salty sea notes. You will not find sticky…

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Varangian by Mirra reads as a brisk marine aromatic with a sharper green edge than many easygoing aquatics. The opening suggests ozonic air, seaweed, bergamot and grapefruit, then moves into herbal spice and a woody, mossy base. It looks best suited to someone who wants a fresher scent with texture, not a sugary blue …

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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.

Do Fantasquatic and Varangian smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Cardamom, Coriander and Ambergris.

Is Fantasquatic or Varangian better for summer or winter?

Fantasquatic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fantasquatic and Varangian?

Fantasquatic has top notes of Grapefruit and Lemon, heart notes of Sea Notes, Cardamom and Coriander, a base of Ambergris, Papyrus and Patchouli. Varangian has top notes of Ozonic notes, Seaweed, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Clary Sage, Jasmine, Coriander and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, Guaiac Wood, Cedar and Patchouli.