Fragrance comparison

Iceberg vs Varens Original Indian Secret

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 361 ratings analysed

5 wins

Iceberg

3.78334 votes

Rank #7,540 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Varens Original Indian Secret

Ulric de Varens

3.8127 votes

Rank #46,004 White FloralGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Iceberg takes 5 of 8 categories.

Iceberg
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Varens Original Indian Secret
Choose it for a white floral and green character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Iceberg5/8

Varens Original Indian Secret3/8

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IcebergIceberg

Varens Original Indian SecretUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 334 votes

Have 46%Had 32%Want 23%

3.81/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 35%Had 22%Want 43%

Category winnerIcebergRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

53%Like

5%Ok

19%Dislike

1%Hate

334 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

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityIceberg

SillageVarens Original Indian Secret

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value25

Category winnerIcebergBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

green84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

earthy61%

white floral100%

green83%

caramel65%

soft spicy48%

woody30%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both white floral, green and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GalbanumBergamotBasilOrange BlossomLemonPeach

Heart2-4 hrs

LilyLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineOrris RootRoseYlang-Ylang

Base5-8 hrs

OakmossCedarVetiverSandalwoodMuskAmber

Notes

LilyJasmineGalbanumCaramelSandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerIcebergLongest dry-down: 5-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter29

Day100

Night18

Spring64

Summer100

Fall45

Winter27

Day100

Night64

Category winnerVarens Original Indian SecretMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex48

Women52

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,540

PerfumerSophie Labbé

Launched—

Reviews29

Overall rank#46,004

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerIcebergHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Iceberg by Iceberg opens with an unmistakable snap of bitter green stems and zesty bergamot. It feels crisp. The initial blast carries sharp galbanum, crushed basil, and a dry flash of lemon before softening into dewy orange blossom. As the initial sting fades over fifteen minutes, a pale bouquet of lily-of-the-valley…

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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, Iceberg or Varens Original Indian Secret?

Iceberg takes 5 of 8 categories. Iceberg is rated 3.78/5 from 334 votes; Varens Original Indian Secret is rated 3.81/5 from 27 votes. Choose Iceberg for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Varens Original Indian Secret for a white floral and green character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Iceberg or Varens Original Indian Secret?

Iceberg lasts longest (Iceberg 65/100, Varens Original Indian Secret 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Iceberg or Varens Original Indian Secret?

Varens Original Indian Secret projects furthest (Varens Original Indian Secret 67/100, Iceberg 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Iceberg and Varens Original Indian Secret smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, green and woody accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Lily, Jasmine and Sandalwood.

Is Iceberg or Varens Original Indian Secret better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Iceberg and Varens Original Indian Secret?

Iceberg has top notes of Galbanum, Bergamot, Basil and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Lily, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Orris Root, a base of Oakmoss, Cedar, Vetiver and Sandalwood. Varens Original Indian Secret features Lily, Jasmine, Galbanum, Caramel and Sandalwood.