Fragrance comparison

Gelsomino (Jasmine: Italian Journey No. 5) vs Varens Musc

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 15 ratings analysed

Gelsomino (Jasmine: Italian Journey No. 5)

DSH Perfumes

4.679 votes

Rank #41,561 White FloralCitrus

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44%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Varens Musc

Ulric de Varens

3.836 votes

Rank #62,600 MuskyPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Varens Musc takes 2 of 4 categories.

Gelsomino (Jasmine: Italian Journey No. 5)
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Varens Musc
Choose it for a musky and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Gelsomino (Jasmine: Italian Journey No. 5)1/4

Varens Musc2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Varens Musc
Sillage & projection: Varens Musc
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: Gelsomino (Jasmine: Italian Journey No. 5)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gelsomino (Jasmine: Italian Journey No. 5)DSH Perfumes

Varens MuscUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 21%Had 6%Want 73%

3.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 36%Had 29%Want 36%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

17%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityVarens Musc

SillageVarens Musc

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus90%

woody80%

powdery70%

floral60%

fresh50%

musky100%

powdery90%

citrus80%

woody70%

amber60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both citrus, powdery and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Bitter OrangeBergamotViolet

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineNeroliDyer’s Greenweed

Base6-8 hrs

SandalwoodBeeswaxVetiverOakmossVanillaMuskAmber

Top15-30 mins

Bitter Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

MuskSandalwoodFloral Notes

Base6-8 hrs

Amber

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall17

Winter17

Day100

Night25

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,561

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#62,600

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGelsomino (Jasmine: Italian Journey No. 5)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gelsomino (Jasmine: Italian Journey No. 5) by DSH Perfumes captures the sunlit romance of an Italian summer courtyard. The opening sparks with crisp bitter orange, bright bergamot, and a leafy touch of green violet. Soon, authentic Mediterranean jasmine takes over, flanked by bittersweet neroli and herbal dyer's green…

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Varens Musc by Ulric de Varens delivers a straightforward, comforting blend centered on clean musk, bitter orange, and smooth sandalwood. The scent opens with a brief prickle of sharp citrus peel that softens within minutes. As the bright top fades, a velvety heart of musk and gentle floral notes takes over, wrapping …

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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, Gelsomino (Jasmine: Italian Journey No. 5) or Varens Musc?

Varens Musc takes 2 of 4 categories. Gelsomino (Jasmine: Italian Journey No. 5) is rated 4.67/5 from 9 votes; Varens Musc is rated 3.83/5 from 6 votes. Choose Gelsomino (Jasmine: Italian Journey No. 5) for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Varens Musc for a musky and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gelsomino (Jasmine: Italian Journey No. 5) or Varens Musc?

Varens Musc lasts longest (Varens Musc 80/100, Gelsomino (Jasmine: Italian Journey No. 5) 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gelsomino (Jasmine: Italian Journey No. 5) or Varens Musc?

Varens Musc projects furthest (Varens Musc 75/100, Gelsomino (Jasmine: Italian Journey No. 5) 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gelsomino (Jasmine: Italian Journey No. 5) and Varens Musc smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Bitter Orange, Sandalwood, Musk and Amber.

Is Gelsomino (Jasmine: Italian Journey No. 5) or Varens Musc better for summer or winter?

Gelsomino (Jasmine: Italian Journey No. 5) suits daytime wear; Varens Musc suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gelsomino (Jasmine: Italian Journey No. 5) and Varens Musc?

Gelsomino (Jasmine: Italian Journey No. 5) has top notes of Bitter Orange, Bergamot and Violet, heart notes of Jasmine, Neroli and Dyer’s Greenweed, a base of Sandalwood, Beeswax, Vetiver and Oakmoss. Varens Musc has top notes of Bitter Orange, heart notes of Musk, Sandalwood and Floral Notes, a base of Amber.