Fragrance comparison

Hûma vs Varens Original Patchouli Chic

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 46 ratings analysed

3 wins

Hûma

Parfum de Mahzen

5.001 votes

Rank #49,778 White FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

Varens Original Patchouli Chic

Ulric de Varens

4.0045 votes

Rank #35,747 PatchouliWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hûma takes 3 of 4 categories.

Hûma
Choose it for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration.
Varens Original Patchouli Chic
Choose it for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Hûma3/4

Varens Original Patchouli Chic1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Hûma
Sillage & projection: Hûma
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Hûma
Fragranxe ranking: Varens Original Patchouli Chic

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HûmaParfum de Mahzen

Varens Original Patchouli ChicUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 20%Had 10%Want 70%

4.00/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 38%Had 26%Want 36%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

22%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

45 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityHûma

SillageHûma

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%

fresh92%

green84%

caramel77%

fruity69%

aromatic61%

patchouli100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

warm spicy77%

caramel69%

balsamic61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both caramel

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

PetitgrainRed FruitsNeroliCassisPassionfruitBergamotPeachPear

Heart3-4 hrs

Lily-of-the-ValleyRoseOrange BlossomCinnamonJasmineResins

Base8-10+ hrs

CaramelSandalwoodHeliotropePatchouliVanillaCedarMusk

Top15-30 mins

Bergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

PatchouliJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base4-6 hrs

VanillaCaramelVirginia CedarMusk

Category winnerHûmaLongest dry-down: 8-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night56

Spring32

Summer37

Fall100

Winter53

Day100

Night73

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Casual 35%Work 26%Date 23%Party 16%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 41%Work 26%Date 21%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,778

PerfumerEren Öğütcü, Özge Öğütcü

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#35,747

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerVarens Original Patchouli ChicHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hûma by Parfum de Mahzen opens with a juicy rush of crisp pear, passionfruit, and tart red fruits balanced by clean bergamot and green petitgrain. As the bright fruitiness settles, a fresh floral heart of orange blossom, dewy rose, and lily of the valley creates a clean, uplifting presence on skin. The foundation shif…

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Varens Original Patchouli Chic by Ulric de Varens delivers a gentle, sweet spin on traditional earthy notes. A bright flash of crisp bergamot introduces the scent before smoothing into warm Indonesian patchouli, sweet caramel, and soft vanilla. It skips the damp, dirty cellar facets often found in vintage blends, opti…

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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, Hûma or Varens Original Patchouli Chic?

Hûma takes 3 of 4 categories. Hûma is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Varens Original Patchouli Chic is rated 4.00/5 from 45 votes. Choose Hûma for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Choose Varens Original Patchouli Chic for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hûma or Varens Original Patchouli Chic?

Hûma lasts longest (Hûma 80/100, Varens Original Patchouli Chic 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hûma or Varens Original Patchouli Chic?

Hûma projects furthest (Hûma 88/100, Varens Original Patchouli Chic 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hûma and Varens Original Patchouli Chic smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share caramel accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Caramel.

Is Hûma or Varens Original Patchouli Chic better for summer or winter?

Hûma suits daytime wear; Varens Original Patchouli Chic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hûma and Varens Original Patchouli Chic?

Hûma has top notes of Petitgrain, Red Fruits, Neroli and Cassis, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose, Orange Blossom and Cinnamon, a base of Caramel, Sandalwood, Heliotrope and Patchouli. Varens Original Patchouli Chic has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Patchouli, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Vanilla, Caramel, Virginia Cedar and Musk.