Lily of the Valley vs Varensia
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Varensia takes 6 of 6 categories.
Lily of the ValleyChoose it for a white floral and floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
VarensiaChoose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection.
Lily of the Valley0/6
Varensia6/6
- Ratings & consensus
- Varensia
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Varensia
- Sillage & projection
- Varensia
- Value for money
- Varensia
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Varensia
- Fragranxe ranking
- Varensia
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Lily of the ValleyParfums QuartanaVarensiaUlric de VarensWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.64/ 5 · 80 votes
Have 39%Had 9%Want 52%
3.83/ 5 · 613 votes
Category winnerVarensiaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate26%Love
33%Like
20%Ok
21%Dislike
0%Hate
80 votes
Not enough votes yet
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityVarensia
SillageVarensia
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVarensiaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
floral92%
woody84%
aromatic77%
citrus69%
green61%
citrus100%
fruity92%
floral84%
mossy77%
aromatic69%
powdery61%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both floral, citrus and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
Flower PetalsLeatherLily-of-the-ValleyDew DropVetiverSandalwoodCassisLabdanumBergamotNeroliOrange BlossomRose
No top / heart / base split published
Top15-30 mins
NeroliOrangeMandarin OrangeRaspberryAldehydesClovesBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
Black CurrantCassisYlang YlangGeraniumRoseJasmineLotus
Base6-8+ hrs
oak mossCarnationPowdery NotesVetiverSandalwoodBenzoinLabdanumVanilla
Category winnerVarensiaLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer55
Fall45
Winter18
Day100
Night33
No season votes yet
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#17,729
PerfumerNathalie Benareau
Launched—
Reviews20
Overall rank#7,022
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews49
Category winnerVarensiaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotLily of the Valley by Parfums Quartana approaches its title flower with an unexpected, crisp edge. Instead of a straightforward spring soliflore, this scent opens with dewy bergamot and neroli, creating a bright citrus and green splash that feels fresh from the shower. As it settles, lily-of-the-valley blossoms alongs…
Reviews →Varensia by Ulric de Varens is an unapologetic, retro chypre that balances bright citrus with dense, earthy forest moss. The first spritz unleashes crisp aldehydes, bitter neroli, and tangy mandarin orange before settling into ripe black currant and sweet cassis. As the initial sharpness fades, a heart of spiced carna…
Reviews →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, Lily of the Valley or Varensia?
Varensia takes 6 of 6 categories. Lily of the Valley is rated 3.64/5 from 80 votes; Varensia is rated 3.83/5 from 613 votes. Choose Lily of the Valley for a white floral and floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Varensia for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection.
Which lasts longer, Lily of the Valley or Varensia?
They last about the same: Varensia 71/100, Lily of the Valley 70/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Lily of the Valley or Varensia?
Varensia projects furthest (Varensia 65/100, Lily of the Valley 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Lily of the Valley and Varensia smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Vetiver, Sandalwood, Cassis and Labdanum.
Is Lily of the Valley or Varensia better for summer or winter?
Lily of the Valley suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Lily of the Valley and Varensia?
Lily of the Valley features Flower Petals, Leather, Lily-of-the-Valley, Dew Drop and Vetiver. Varensia has top notes of Neroli, Orange, Mandarin Orange and Raspberry, heart notes of Black Currant, Cassis, Ylang Ylang and Geranium, a base of oak moss, Carnation, Powdery Notes and Vetiver.
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