Fragrance comparison

Lhotse Irresistível vs Rêve de Varens

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

Updated 2 Nov 2026 161 ratings analysed

5 wins

Lhotse Irresistível

O Boticário

4.5831 votes

Rank #28,808 SweetWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Rêve de Varens

Ulric de Varens · 2013

3.65130 votes

Rank #18,069 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lhotse Irresistível takes 5 of 7 categories.

Lhotse Irresistível
Choose it for a sweet and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Rêve de Varens
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Lhotse Irresistível5/7

Rêve de Varens2/7

Ratings & consensus: Lhotse Irresistível
Community sentiment: Lhotse Irresistível
Longevity: Lhotse Irresistível
Sillage & projection: Lhotse Irresistível
Value for money: Rêve de Varens
Versatility: Lhotse Irresistível
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Rêve de Varens

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Lhotse IrresistívelO Boticário

Rêve de VarensUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.58/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 18%Had 65%Want 16%

3.65/ 5 · 130 votes

Have 38%Had 25%Want 37%

Category winnerLhotse IrresistívelRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

74%Love

16%Like

3%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

21%Love

47%Like

12%Ok

18%Dislike

3%Hate

130 votes

Category winnerLhotse IrresistívelMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate90

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityLhotse Irresistível

SillageLhotse Irresistível

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value87

Category winnerRêve de VarensBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

woody92%

patchouli84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

lavender61%

fruity100%

woody92%

powdery84%

sweet77%

rose69%

iris61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green NotesSea NotesBergamotCitrusesOrange

Heart

LavenderIrisCardamomFloral NotesJasmine

Base

Sweet NotesPatchouliCedarSandalwoodAmberMusk

Top15-30 mins

Fruity NotesCitruses

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseIrisJasmine

Base6-8 hrs

SandalwoodPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Iris, Jasmine and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Rêve de Varens, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring31

Summer15

Fall100

Winter85

Day27

Night100

Spring97

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night47

Category winnerLhotse IrresistívelMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men47

Unisex40

Women13

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,808

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,069

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2013

Reviews9

Category winnerRêve de VarensHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lhotse Irresistível by O Boticário delivers a comforting mix of fresh ocean air and sweet, grounding woods. The first spritz opens with bright bergamot, sunny orange, and crisp green notes that feel lively and clean. Soon after, the heart unfolds with calming lavender, powdery iris, and spicy cardamom, giving the scen…

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Rêve de Varens by Ulric de Varens opens with an energetic burst of candied citruses and tart red berries. The opening hits fast. A sharp alcohol flash lasts for two minutes before settling into a sweet fruit compote. Soon, the scent softens into powdery iris and delicate rose petals. It smells like a vintage cosmetic …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Lhotse Irresistível or Rêve de Varens?

Lhotse Irresistível takes 5 of 7 categories. Lhotse Irresistível is rated 4.58/5 from 31 votes; Rêve de Varens is rated 3.65/5 from 130 votes. Choose Lhotse Irresistível for a sweet and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Rêve de Varens for a fruity and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lhotse Irresistível or Rêve de Varens?

Lhotse Irresistível lasts longest (Lhotse Irresistível 72/100, Rêve de Varens 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lhotse Irresistível or Rêve de Varens?

Lhotse Irresistível projects furthest (Lhotse Irresistível 79/100, Rêve de Varens 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lhotse Irresistível and Rêve de Varens smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Citruses, Iris, Jasmine and Patchouli.

Is Lhotse Irresistível or Rêve de Varens better for summer or winter?

For summer, Lhotse Irresistível is the stronger pick. For winter, Rêve de Varens is the stronger pick. Lhotse Irresistível suits evening wear; Rêve de Varens suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lhotse Irresistível and Rêve de Varens?

Lhotse Irresistível has top notes of Green Notes, Sea Notes, Bergamot and Citruses, heart notes of Lavender, Iris, Cardamom and Floral Notes, a base of Sweet Notes, Patchouli, Cedar and Sandalwood. Rêve de Varens has top notes of Fruity Notes and Citruses, heart notes of Rose, Iris and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli and Musk.