Fragrance comparison

Kilim vs Varens Homme Silver

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 60 ratings analysed

4 wins

Kilim

Carrement Belle

3.7528 votes

Rank #41,241 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Varens Homme Silver

Ulric de Varens

3.6932 votes

Rank #20,666 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kilim takes 4 of 7 categories.

Kilim
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Varens Homme Silver
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Kilim4/7

Varens Homme Silver3/7

Ratings & consensus: Kilim
Community sentiment: Varens Homme Silver
Longevity: Kilim
Sillage & projection: Kilim
Value for money: Kilim
Versatility: Varens Homme Silver
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Varens Homme Silver

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KilimCarrement Belle

Varens Homme SilverUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 53%Had 10%Want 37%

3.69/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 45%Had 25%Want 30%

Category winnerKilimRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

32%Like

14%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

28 votes

19%Love

53%Like

6%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

Category winnerVarens Homme SilverMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityKilim

SillageKilim

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value75

Category winnerKilimBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

patchouli77%

earthy69%

fruity61%

woody100%

fruity92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

green69%

fresh61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

PatchouliAmberApricotVetiverBenzoinTobaccoVanillaClovesOrangeCedarAppleMusk

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

AppleBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

Spicy NotesCedar

Base4-6 hrs

VetiverTobacco

InformationalShared notesVetiver, Tobacco, Cedar and Apple. Durations are only published for Varens Homme Silver, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring17

Summer8

Fall100

Winter83

Day58

Night100

Spring13

Summer33

Fall100

Winter73

Day100

Night50

Category winnerVarens Homme SilverMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men9

Unisex55

Women36

Men40

Unisex40

Women20

Casual 41%Work 28%Date 18%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,241

PerfumerFrank Jammes

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#20,666

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerVarens Homme SilverHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carrement Belle Kilim opens with a sharp burst of citrus and clove before settling into a dense bed of patchouli and warm amber. Bright apple and sour raspberry cut through the initial spice, offering a fruity lift that keeps the heavy earthiness from turning murky. As the scent warms on skin, smoky benzoin and dry to…

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Varens Homme Silver by Ulric de Varens cuts straight to the point with an easygoing, fruit-forward profile. The first spray releases a bright crunch of sweet apple and tart bergamot. It smells clean and instantly familiar. Within twenty minutes, gentle spicy notes and pencil-shaving cedarwood warm up the heart, balanc…

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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, Kilim or Varens Homme Silver?

Kilim takes 4 of 7 categories. Kilim is rated 3.75/5 from 28 votes; Varens Homme Silver is rated 3.69/5 from 32 votes. Choose Kilim for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Varens Homme Silver for a woody and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Kilim or Varens Homme Silver?

Kilim lasts longest (Kilim 69/100, Varens Homme Silver 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kilim or Varens Homme Silver?

Kilim projects furthest (Kilim 57/100, Varens Homme Silver 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kilim and Varens Homme Silver smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and fruity accords. Common notes include Vetiver, Tobacco, Cedar and Apple.

Is Kilim or Varens Homme Silver better for summer or winter?

For summer, Varens Homme Silver is the stronger pick. For winter, Kilim is the stronger pick. Kilim suits evening wear; Varens Homme Silver suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kilim and Varens Homme Silver?

Kilim features Patchouli, Amber, Apricot, Vetiver and Benzoin. Varens Homme Silver has top notes of Apple and Bergamot, heart notes of Spicy Notes and Cedar, a base of Vetiver and Tobacco.