Fragrance comparison

Mini Varens 08 vs Nike Woman

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 25 ratings analysed

Mini Varens 08

Ulric de Varens

4.3010 votes

Rank #41,917 FloralRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Nike Woman

Nike

3.5315 votes

Rank #58,607 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Mini Varens 08
Choose it for a floral and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Nike Woman
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Mini Varens 082/4

Nike Woman2/4

Ratings & consensus: Mini Varens 08
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Nike Woman
Sillage & projection: Nike Woman
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mini Varens 08

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mini Varens 08Ulric de Varens

Nike WomanNike

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 37%Had 11%Want 53%

3.53/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 13%Had 37%Want 50%

Category winnerMini Varens 08Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

70%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

33%Love

27%Like

0%Ok

40%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityNike Woman

SillageNike Woman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value100

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

rose92%

vanilla84%

powdery77%

sweet69%

woody61%

floral100%

citrus92%

powdery84%

sweet77%

coconut69%

green61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both floral, powdery and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

RoseBergamotYlang-Ylang

Heart2-3 hrs

PeachFreesia

Base4-6 hrs

VanilleSandalwoodMusk

Top

BergamotTeaPeachPineappleMelonBlack CurrantFig

Heart

FreesiaCoconutIrisRoseVioletJasmineYlang-YlangLily-of-the-Valley

Base

ChocolateMuskVanillaVetiverAmberPatchouliOakmossSandalwood

InformationalShared notesRose, Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang and Peach. Durations are only published for Mini Varens 08, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall33

Winter0

Day100

Night35

Spring86

Summer100

Fall29

Winter14

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 42%Work 30%Date 19%Party 9%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,917

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#58,607

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMini Varens 08Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ulric de Varens Mini Varens 08 delivers a bright, uncomplicated splash of candied fruit and floral warmth. You get an immediate burst of juicy peach and sparkling bergamot that quickly softens into velvety rose petals and sunny ylang-ylang. The first three minutes carry a brief alcohol rush from the pocket-sized atomi…

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Nike Woman is a fruity floral gourmand launched in 2000 that leans into a playful, sweet profile. It features a bright opening of pineapple, melon, and fig, which settles into a heart of ylang-ylang and coconut. The dry-down relies on chocolate and vanilla, creating a light, sugary scent suitable for casual spring or …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Mini Varens 08 or Nike Woman?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Mini Varens 08 is rated 4.30/5 from 10 votes; Nike Woman is rated 3.53/5 from 15 votes. Choose Mini Varens 08 for a floral and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Nike Woman for a floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mini Varens 08 or Nike Woman?

Nike Woman lasts longest (Nike Woman 64/100, Mini Varens 08 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mini Varens 08 or Nike Woman?

Nike Woman projects furthest (Nike Woman 61/100, Mini Varens 08 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mini Varens 08 and Nike Woman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, powdery and sweet accords. Common notes include Rose, Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang and Peach.

Is Mini Varens 08 or Nike Woman better for summer or winter?

Mini Varens 08 suits daytime wear; Nike Woman suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mini Varens 08 and Nike Woman?

Mini Varens 08 has top notes of Rose, Bergamot and Ylang-Ylang, heart notes of Peach and Freesia, a base of Vanille, Sandalwood and Musk. Nike Woman has top notes of Bergamot, Tea, Peach and Pineapple, heart notes of Freesia, Coconut, Iris and Rose, a base of Chocolate, Musk, Vanilla and Vetiver.