Fragrance comparison

Lobogal Gold vs Varens In The Sky

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 144 ratings analysed

Lobogal Gold

Lobogal

3.69107 votes

Rank #28,594 FruityFloral

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44%scent match

Some overlap

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.

Lobogal Gold
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, 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.

Lobogal Gold2/7

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: Lobogal Gold
Versatility: Lobogal Gold
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Varens In The Sky

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Lobogal GoldLobogal

Varens In The SkyUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.69/ 5 · 107 votes

Have 36%Had 23%Want 41%

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

20%Love

52%Like

7%Ok

21%Dislike

1%Hate

107 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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityVarens In The Sky

SillageVarens In The Sky

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value72

Category winnerLobogal GoldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

floral92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

woody61%

fruity100%

caramel92%

woody84%

patchouli77%

white floral69%

sweet61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MelonPineappleLitchiTangerineBlack CurrantPink PepperBergamot

Heart

VioletMagnoliaFreesiaCasablanca LilyJasmineRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

RaspberryOrris RootLeatherPeachCaramelAmberEbony WoodMusk

Top15-30 mins

Black CurrantWhite Flowers

Heart2-3 hrs

Jasmine

Base5-7 hrs

CaramelPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Jasmine, Caramel and Musk. 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

Spring83

Summer28

Fall100

Winter62

Day100

Night44

Spring53

Summer27

Fall87

Winter100

Day100

Night85

Category winnerLobogal GoldMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex6

Women88

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#28,594

PerfumerPierre Bourdon, Valerie Garnuch-Mentzel

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#19,102

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2018

Reviews5

Category winnerVarens In The SkyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lobogal Gold opens with a bright burst of melon, litchi, and pineapple before settling into a powdery floral heart. Crafted by perfumer Pierre Bourdon in 2004, this composition pairs juicy orchard fruit with classic casablanca lily and soft violet. As the top notes quiet down, sweet caramel and dark leather emerge ben…

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 …

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Lobogal Gold or Varens In The Sky?

Varens In The Sky takes 5 of 7 categories. Lobogal Gold is rated 3.69/5 from 107 votes; Varens In The Sky is rated 3.84/5 from 37 votes. Choose Lobogal Gold for a fruity and floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, 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, Lobogal Gold or Varens In The Sky?

Varens In The Sky lasts longest (Varens In The Sky 65/100, Lobogal Gold 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lobogal Gold or Varens In The Sky?

Varens In The Sky projects furthest (Varens In The Sky 69/100, Lobogal Gold 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lobogal Gold and Varens In The Sky smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Jasmine, Caramel and Musk.

Is Lobogal Gold or Varens In The Sky better for summer or winter?

For summer, Lobogal Gold is the stronger pick. For winter, Varens In The Sky is the stronger pick. Lobogal Gold suits daytime wear; Varens In The Sky suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lobogal Gold and Varens In The Sky?

Lobogal Gold has top notes of Melon, Pineapple, Litchi and Tangerine, heart notes of Violet, Magnolia, Freesia and Casablanca Lily, a base of Raspberry, Orris Root, Leather and Peach. Varens In The Sky has top notes of Black Currant and White Flowers, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of Caramel, Patchouli and Musk.