Fragrance comparison

Kiss Me On The Lips vs Varens In The Sky

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 105 ratings analysed

Kiss Me On The Lips

Blumarine

3.5968 votes

Rank #17,380 PowderyCaramel

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34%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Varens In The Sky

Ulric de Varens · 2018

3.8437 votes

Rank #19,102 FruityCaramel

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Varens In The Sky takes 5 of 7 categories.

Kiss Me On The Lips
Choose it for a powdery and caramel character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Varens In The Sky
Choose it for a fruity and caramel character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Kiss Me On The Lips2/7

Varens In The Sky5/7

Ratings & consensus: Varens In The Sky
Community sentiment: Varens In The Sky
Longevity: Varens In The Sky
Sillage & projection: Varens In The Sky
Value for money: Varens In The Sky
Versatility: Kiss Me On The Lips
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Kiss Me On The Lips

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Kiss Me On The LipsBlumarine

Varens In The SkyUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.59/ 5 · 68 votes

Have 45%Had 16%Want 40%

3.84/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 40%Had 21%Want 39%

Category winnerVarens In The SkyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

12%Love

56%Like

16%Ok

12%Dislike

4%Hate

68 votes

30%Love

46%Like

3%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

37 votes

Category winnerVarens In The SkyMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityVarens In The Sky

SillageVarens In The Sky

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value72

Category winnerVarens In The SkyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

caramel92%

citrus84%

vanilla77%

sweet69%

floral61%

fruity100%

caramel92%

woody84%

patchouli77%

white floral69%

sweet61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both caramel and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotBlack CurrantOrangePink Pepper

Heart

CaramelOrrisJasminePeony

Base

VanillaPowdery NotesPatchouliMusk

Top15-30 mins

Black CurrantWhite Flowers

Heart2-3 hrs

Jasmine

Base5-7 hrs

CaramelPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Caramel, Jasmine and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Varens In The Sky, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer68

Fall100

Winter68

Day100

Night50

Spring53

Summer27

Fall87

Winter100

Day100

Night85

Category winnerKiss Me On The LipsMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men6

Unisex12

Women82

Casual 36%Date 29%Work 19%Party 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,380

PerfumerJordi Fernández

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#19,102

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2018

Reviews5

Category winnerKiss Me On The LipsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Blumarine Kiss Me On The Lips opens with a quick flash of bergamot and sweet orange before settling into warm caramel and soft peony. Creamy vanilla and light powder cushion the dry-down, creating an easy floral gourmand for casual spring mornings. It stays gentle on skin, perfect when you want a cozy berry-caramel sc…

Reviews →

Expect a quick alcohol sting right out of the nozzle. Give it thirty seconds. Crisp black currant and sweet white flowers rush forward with a tart, clean kick. It smells like luxury berry soap. Soon, warm caramel flows in to soften that sharp fruitiness. Jasmine sits quietly in the middle, keeping things fresh rather …

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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, Kiss Me On The Lips or Varens In The Sky?

Varens In The Sky takes 5 of 7 categories. Kiss Me On The Lips is rated 3.59/5 from 68 votes; Varens In The Sky is rated 3.84/5 from 37 votes. Choose Kiss Me On The Lips for a powdery and caramel character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Varens In The Sky for a fruity and caramel character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Kiss Me On The Lips or Varens In The Sky?

They last about the same: Varens In The Sky 65/100, Kiss Me On The Lips 63/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Kiss Me On The Lips or Varens In The Sky?

Varens In The Sky projects furthest (Varens In The Sky 69/100, Kiss Me On The Lips 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kiss Me On The Lips and Varens In The Sky smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share caramel and sweet accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Caramel, Jasmine and Patchouli.

Is Kiss Me On The Lips or Varens In The Sky better for summer or winter?

For summer, Kiss Me On The Lips is the stronger pick. For winter, Varens In The Sky is the stronger pick. Kiss Me On The Lips suits daytime wear; Varens In The Sky suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kiss Me On The Lips and Varens In The Sky?

Kiss Me On The Lips has top notes of Bergamot, Black Currant, Orange and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Caramel, Orris, Jasmine and Peony, a base of Vanilla, Powdery Notes, Patchouli and Musk. Varens In The Sky has top notes of Black Currant and White Flowers, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of Caramel, Patchouli and Musk.