Fragrance comparison

Fashion Woman vs Mini Varens 29

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 161 ratings analysed

3 wins

Fashion Woman

Roccobarocco

4.00152 votes

Rank #10,514 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Mini Varens 29

Ulric de Varens

4.009 votes

Rank #57,876 PowderyIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fashion Woman takes 3 of 3 categories.

Fashion Woman
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Mini Varens 29
Choose it for a powdery and iris character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Fashion Woman3/3

Mini Varens 290/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fashion WomanRoccobarocco

Mini Varens 29Ulric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 152 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 36%Had 23%Want 41%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

46%Like

6%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

142 votes

22%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityFashion Woman

SillageFashion Woman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

floral84%

musky77%

fruity69%

violet61%

powdery100%

iris92%

woody84%

musky77%

vanilla69%

violet61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both powdery, woody and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Red AppleBlackberryBlack CurrantMandarin Orange

Heart

IrisVioletPitosporumPeonyCyclamenWater LilyLimeLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Ambrette (Musk Mallow)Virginia CedarVanilleAlmond TreeVetyverMusk

Top15-30 mins

PearMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

IrisVanilleJasmine

Base4-6 hrs

MuskSandalwoodVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Iris, Virginia Cedar and Vanille. Durations are only published for Mini Varens 29, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring36

Summer29

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring25

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men22

Unisex44

Women33

Not enough votes yet

Casual 43%Work 33%Date 15%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,514

PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#57,876

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFashion WomanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fashion Woman by Roccobarocco creates a distinct presence with a woody, powdery profile that defies typical floral expectations. Launched in 2009, this fragrance centers on an earthy, resinous base of cedar and vetiver. It works well for cooler weather when you want a signature scent that feels slightly rebellious and…

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Ulric de Varens Mini Varens 29 is a lighthearted floral fruity scent centered on powdery iris, ripe pear, and comforting vanilla. It opens with an energetic splash of bergamot and juicy mandarin orange that cuts through the air before settling into a gentle cosmetic sweetness. As the top notes mellow, clean jasmine an…

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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.

Which is better, Fashion Woman or Mini Varens 29?

Fashion Woman takes 3 of 3 categories. Fashion Woman is rated 4.00/5 from 152 votes; Mini Varens 29 is rated 4.00/5 from 9 votes. Choose Fashion Woman for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Mini Varens 29 for a powdery and iris character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fashion Woman or Mini Varens 29?

Fashion Woman lasts longest (Fashion Woman 72/100, Mini Varens 29 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fashion Woman or Mini Varens 29?

Fashion Woman projects furthest (Fashion Woman 69/100, Mini Varens 29 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fashion Woman and Mini Varens 29 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and musky accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Iris, Virginia Cedar and Vanille.

Is Fashion Woman or Mini Varens 29 better for summer or winter?

Mini Varens 29 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fashion Woman and Mini Varens 29?

Fashion Woman has top notes of Red Apple, Blackberry, Black Currant and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Iris, Violet, Pitosporum and Peony, a base of Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Virginia Cedar, Vanille and Almond Tree. Mini Varens 29 has top notes of Pear, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Vanille and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Virginia Cedar.