Fragrance comparison

Gocce Gocce di Napoleon vs Varens Original Indian Secret

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 53 ratings analysed

7 wins

Gocce Gocce di Napoleon

Morris

4.0826 votes

Rank #36,538 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Varens Original Indian Secret

Ulric de Varens

3.8127 votes

Rank #46,004 White FloralGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gocce Gocce di Napoleon takes 7 of 8 categories.

Gocce Gocce di Napoleon
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Varens Original Indian Secret
Choose it for a white floral and green character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Gocce Gocce di Napoleon7/8

Varens Original Indian Secret1/8

Ratings & consensus: Gocce Gocce di Napoleon
Community sentiment: Varens Original Indian Secret
Longevity: Gocce Gocce di Napoleon
Sillage & projection: Gocce Gocce di Napoleon
Value for money: Gocce Gocce di Napoleon
Versatility: Gocce Gocce di Napoleon
Note pyramid (duration): Gocce Gocce di Napoleon
Fragranxe ranking: Gocce Gocce di Napoleon

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gocce Gocce di NapoleonMorris

Varens Original Indian SecretUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 27%Had 38%Want 36%

3.81/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 35%Had 22%Want 43%

Category winnerGocce Gocce di NapoleonRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

35%Like

12%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

15%Love

67%Like

4%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerVarens Original Indian SecretMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityGocce Gocce di Napoleon

SillageGocce Gocce di Napoleon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value25

Category winnerGocce Gocce di NapoleonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

white floral92%

yellow floral84%

powdery77%

green69%

aromatic61%

white floral100%

green83%

caramel65%

soft spicy48%

woody30%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both white floral, green and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Ylang-YlangGalbanumNarcissusSandalwoodVirginia CedarMarigoldMuskGardeniaPeachJasminePatchouliMandarin Orange

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

LilyJasmineGalbanumCaramelSandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerGocce Gocce di NapoleonLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer83

Fall100

Winter67

Day86

Night100

Spring64

Summer100

Fall45

Winter27

Day100

Night64

Category winnerGocce Gocce di NapoleonMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,538

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#46,004

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerGocce Gocce di NapoleonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gocce Gocce di Napoleon by Morris is an Italian floral woody musk from 1991 that feels like stepping into a sunlit courtyard surrounded by blooming gardenias and vintage cedar chests. It opens with an unmistakable splash of green galbanum and sweet mandarin orange before melting into a lush bouquet of yellow marigold,…

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Do not let the oriental vanilla label confuse you. Varens Original Indian Secret behaves like a crisp white floral bouquet soaked in morning dew. The first blast releases a sharp, grassy snap of galbanum alongside clean jasmine petals. It feels bracing for three minutes. Then, creamy lily softens the green edges while…

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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, Gocce Gocce di Napoleon or Varens Original Indian Secret?

Gocce Gocce di Napoleon takes 7 of 8 categories. Gocce Gocce di Napoleon is rated 4.08/5 from 26 votes; Varens Original Indian Secret is rated 3.81/5 from 27 votes. Choose Gocce Gocce di Napoleon for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Varens Original Indian Secret for a white floral and green character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gocce Gocce di Napoleon or Varens Original Indian Secret?

Gocce Gocce di Napoleon lasts longest (Gocce Gocce di Napoleon 76/100, Varens Original Indian Secret 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gocce Gocce di Napoleon or Varens Original Indian Secret?

Gocce Gocce di Napoleon projects furthest (Gocce Gocce di Napoleon 70/100, Varens Original Indian Secret 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gocce Gocce di Napoleon and Varens Original Indian Secret smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, green and woody accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Sandalwood and Jasmine.

Is Gocce Gocce di Napoleon or Varens Original Indian Secret better for summer or winter?

For summer, Varens Original Indian Secret is the stronger pick. For winter, Gocce Gocce di Napoleon is the stronger pick. Gocce Gocce di Napoleon suits evening wear; Varens Original Indian Secret suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gocce Gocce di Napoleon and Varens Original Indian Secret?

Gocce Gocce di Napoleon features Ylang-Ylang, Galbanum, Narcissus, Sandalwood and Virginia Cedar. Varens Original Indian Secret features Lily, Jasmine, Galbanum, Caramel and Sandalwood.