Mabda vs Varensia
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
20%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Mabda takes 3 of 5 categories.
MabdaChoose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
VarensiaChoose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking.
Mabda3/5
Varensia2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Mabda
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Mabda
- Sillage & projection
- Mabda
- 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
MabdaAZYAVarensiaUlric de VarensWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.26/ 5 · 42 votes
Have 45%Had 0%Want 55%
3.83/ 5 · 613 votes
Category winnerMabdaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate67%Love
33%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
Not enough votes yet
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMabda
SillageMabda
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVarensiaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
sweet69%
vanilla61%
citrus100%
fruity92%
floral84%
mossy77%
aromatic69%
powdery61%
Scent match20%Clearly different · both aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Pink PepperRaspberryBergamot
Heart
Black PepperYlang YlangClary SageGeraniumAmberRose
Base
FrankincenseTonka BeanBlack MuskCedarwoodVanillaBenzoinVetiver
Top15-30 mins
NeroliOrangeMandarin OrangeRaspberryAldehydesClovesBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
Black CurrantCassisYlang YlangGeraniumRoseJasmineLotus
Base6-8+ hrs
oak mossCarnationPowdery NotesVetiverSandalwoodBenzoinLabdanumVanilla
InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Bergamot, Ylang Ylang and Geranium. Durations are only published for Varensia, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day50
Night100
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#9,709
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews18
Overall rank#7,083
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews49
Category winnerVarensiaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMabda by AZYA is a bold aromatic fragrance that balances tart raspberry with sharp pink pepper and deep resins. It feels substantial and grounding, making it a reliable choice for cooler days when you want a scent that persists. Its woody and musky foundation ensures a lingering presence that works well for both offic…
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, Mabda or Varensia?
Mabda takes 3 of 5 categories. Mabda is rated 4.26/5 from 42 votes; Varensia is rated 3.83/5 from 613 votes. Choose Mabda for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Varensia for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking.
Which lasts longer, Mabda or Varensia?
Mabda lasts longest (Mabda 84/100, Varensia 71/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Mabda or Varensia?
Mabda projects furthest (Mabda 76/100, Varensia 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Mabda and Varensia smell similar?
Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Bergamot, Ylang Ylang and Geranium.
Is Mabda or Varensia better for summer or winter?
Mabda suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Mabda and Varensia?
Mabda has top notes of Pink Pepper, Raspberry and Bergamot, heart notes of Black Pepper, Ylang Ylang, Clary Sage and Geranium, a base of Frankincense, Tonka Bean, Black Musk and Cedarwood. 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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