Fragrance comparison

M1 vs Varensia

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 614 ratings analysed

Michael Cinco

4.001 votes

Rank #66,167 VanillaAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Varensia

Ulric de Varens

3.83613 votes

Rank #7,083 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Varensia takes 4 of 4 categories.

M1
Choose it for a vanilla and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Varensia
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.

M10/4

Varensia4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

M1Michael Cinco

VarensiaUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

3.83/ 5 · 613 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityVarensia

SillageVarensia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value82

Category winnerVarensiaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

aromatic92%

earthy84%

powdery77%

almond69%

amber61%

citrus100%

fruity92%

floral84%

mossy77%

aromatic69%

powdery61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both aromatic and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CassisBergamotNeroliPeachPearMandarin Orange

Heart

HeliotropePatchouliYlang YlangSandalwoodJasmineRose

Base

Tonka BeanVetiverWhite MuskVanilla

Top15-30 mins

NeroliOrangeMandarin OrangeRaspberryAldehydesClovesBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Black CurrantCassisYlang YlangGeraniumRoseJasmineLotus

Base6-8+ hrs

oak mossCarnationPowdery NotesVetiverSandalwoodBenzoinLabdanumVanilla

InformationalShared notesCassis, Bergamot, Neroli and Mandarin Orange. Durations are only published for Varensia, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex16

Women84

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,167

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#7,083

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews49

Category winnerVarensiaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

M1 opens with bright citrus and juicy fruit, then settles into a softer floral heart with rose, jasmine and a creamy heliotrope touch. The dry-down looks warmer and smoother, with vanilla, tonka, musk and sandalwood giving it a polished, feminine feel. On paper, this reads like a modern floral gourmand-leaning scent w…

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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…

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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, M1 or Varensia?

Varensia takes 4 of 4 categories. M1 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Varensia is rated 3.83/5 from 613 votes. Choose M1 for a vanilla and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Varensia for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.

Which lasts longer, M1 or Varensia?

Varensia lasts longest (Varensia 71/100, M1 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, M1 or Varensia?

Projection is very close: Varensia 65/100, M1 63/100 for sillage.

Do M1 and Varensia smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and powdery accords. Common notes include Cassis, Bergamot, Neroli and Mandarin Orange.

Is M1 or Varensia better for summer or winter?

M1 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in M1 and Varensia?

M1 has top notes of Cassis, Bergamot, Neroli and Peach, heart notes of Heliotrope, Patchouli, Ylang Ylang and Sandalwood, a base of Tonka Bean, Vetiver, White Musk and Vanilla. 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.