Fragrance comparison

In Paris vs Varsha

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 38 ratings analysed

2 wins

In Paris

Marc Joseph

4.805 votes

Rank #46,409 CitrusRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

Varsha

JAFRA

4.0433 votes

Rank #24,616 FruityVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

In Paris takes 2 of 3 categories.

In Paris
Choose it for a citrus and rose character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Varsha
Choose it for a fruity and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

In Paris2/3

Varsha1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

In ParisMarc Joseph

VarshaJAFRA

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 31%Had 0%Want 69%

4.04/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 37%Had 23%Want 40%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

80%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

37%Love

48%Like

0%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate95

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityIn Paris

SillageIn Paris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value46

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

rose92%

patchouli84%

floral77%

musky69%

woody61%

fruity100%

vanilla92%

sweet84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

rose61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Sweet OrangeRaspberryMandarin OrangeCassis

Heart2-4 hrs

Rose PetalsMagnoliaViolet LeafGeranium

Base5-7+ hrs

PatchouliMuskVanillaPalisander Rosewood

Top

PlumPeachCassisMandarin Orange

Heart

RoseGeraniumJasmineHennaCedar

Base

VanillaAmberPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Cassis, Geranium and Patchouli. Durations are only published for In Paris, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night41

Spring40

Summer27

Fall100

Winter93

Day47

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 38%Work 33%Date 19%Party 10%

Men0

Unisex15

Women85

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,409

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,616

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerVarshaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The citrus hits immediately. Tart raspberry and tangy cassis cut straight through a juicy burst of sweet mandarin orange, giving the opening a crisp, mouthwatering snap. Give it three minutes. Once the initial alcohol flash evaporates, soft rose petals and leafy violet take center stage, underpinned by a green geraniu…

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Varsha by JAFRA is an Oriental Woody fragrance designed for women, featuring a prominent fruit and vanilla character. Launched in 2014, it opens with bright plum and peach, settling into a heart of rose, jasmine, and henna. The base provides a warm, lasting finish of vanilla, patchouli, and amber, making it suitable f…

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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, In Paris or Varsha?

In Paris takes 2 of 3 categories. In Paris is rated 4.80/5 from 5 votes; Varsha is rated 4.04/5 from 33 votes. Choose In Paris for a citrus and rose character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Varsha for a fruity and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, In Paris or Varsha?

In Paris lasts longest (In Paris 73/100, Varsha 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, In Paris or Varsha?

In Paris projects furthest (In Paris 80/100, Varsha 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do In Paris and Varsha smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Cassis, Geranium and Patchouli.

Is In Paris or Varsha better for summer or winter?

In Paris suits daytime wear; Varsha suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in In Paris and Varsha?

In Paris has top notes of Sweet Orange, Raspberry, Mandarin Orange and Cassis, heart notes of Rose Petals, Magnolia, Violet Leaf and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Vanilla and Palisander Rosewood. Varsha has top notes of Plum, Peach, Cassis and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose, Geranium, Jasmine and Henna, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Patchouli and Musk.