Fragrance comparison

Laura vs Varens Desire

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 3,070 ratings analysed

5 wins

Laura

Laura Biagiotti

3.713,041 votes

Rank #3,664 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Varens Desire

Ulric de Varens

3.5229 votes

Rank #44,199 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Laura takes 5 of 7 categories.

Laura
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Varens Desire
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Laura5/7

Varens Desire1/7

Ratings & consensus: Laura
Community sentiment: Laura
Longevity: Laura
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Laura
Versatility: Varens Desire
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Laura

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LauraLaura Biagiotti

Varens DesireUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 3,041 votes

Have 31%Had 53%Want 16%

3.52/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 42%Had 14%Want 44%

Category winnerLauraRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

53%Like

4%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

2,635 votes

24%Love

38%Like

3%Ok

34%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerLauraMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityLaura

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value38

Category winnerLauraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

floral92%

powdery84%

aquatic77%

fresh69%

ozonic61%

floral100%

white floral92%

green84%

fruity77%

aquatic69%

ozonic61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both floral, fruity and aquatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

WatermelonPeachLitchiGreen NotesPlumBergamotBrazilian Rosewood

Heart

FreesiaCyclamenLily-of-the-ValleyVioletOrchidRoseJasmine

Base

MuskVanillaSandalwoodCedarAmberVetiver

Top15-30 mins

Water HyacinthIvyPeachLitchi

Heart2-3 hrs

JasmineFreesiaRoseIris

Base4-6 hrs

MuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesPeach, Litchi, Freesia and Rose. Durations are only published for Varens Desire, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter14

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer90

Fall100

Winter90

Day100

Night41

Category winnerVarens DesireMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 38%Work 35%Date 17%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,664

PerfumerAnne Flipo

Launched—

Reviews86

Overall rank#44,199

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerLauraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Laura by Laura Biagiotti is a soft floral fragrance built around a lush, watery fruit accord. Launched in 1994, this feminine scent centers on notes of watermelon, peach, and freesia. It wears light and airy, making it a reliable choice for casual daily use in warm spring weather when you prefer something gentle and u…

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Varens Desire by Ulric de Varens delivers a brisk, dewy splash of green botanicals right out of the sprayer. Crushed ivy leaves and aquatic water hyacinth dominate the first few minutes, accompanied by sheer slices of fresh peach and tart litchi. The scent quickly softens on warm skin. Powdery iris, crisp freesia, and…

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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, Laura or Varens Desire?

Laura takes 5 of 7 categories. Laura is rated 3.71/5 from 3,041 votes; Varens Desire is rated 3.52/5 from 29 votes. Choose Laura for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Varens Desire for a floral and white floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Laura or Varens Desire?

Laura lasts longest (Laura 60/100, Varens Desire 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Laura or Varens Desire?

Projection is very close: Laura 53/100, Varens Desire 53/100 for sillage.

Do Laura and Varens Desire smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fruity and aquatic accords. Common notes include Peach, Litchi, Freesia and Rose.

Is Laura or Varens Desire better for summer or winter?

For summer, Varens Desire is the stronger pick. For winter, Varens Desire is the stronger pick. Varens Desire suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Laura and Varens Desire?

Laura has top notes of Watermelon, Peach, Litchi and Green Notes, heart notes of Freesia, Cyclamen, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Cedar. Varens Desire has top notes of Water Hyacinth, Ivy, Peach and Litchi, heart notes of Jasmine, Freesia, Rose and Iris, a base of Musk and Sandalwood.