Fragrance comparison

Mini Varens 08 vs Solo Rosa

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 51 ratings analysed

Mini Varens 08

Ulric de Varens

4.3010 votes

Rank #41,917 FloralRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Solo Rosa

Luciano Soprani

3.8841 votes

Rank #29,676 SweetCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Solo Rosa takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Mini Varens 081/4

Solo Rosa3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mini Varens 08Ulric de Varens

Solo RosaLuciano Soprani

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 37%Had 11%Want 53%

3.88/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 29%Had 13%Want 57%

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

34%Love

41%Like

6%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevitySolo Rosa

SillageSolo Rosa

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

rose92%

vanilla84%

powdery77%

sweet69%

woody61%

sweet100%

citrus92%

vanilla84%

powdery77%

fruity69%

white floral61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both sweet, vanilla and powdery

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

NectarinePeachMandarin OrangeGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

RoseTuberoseYlang-YlangCloveJasmine

Base

Tonka BeanVanilleMuskSandalwoodoak mossVetiver

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

Spring50

Summer30

Fall100

Winter80

Day100

Night50

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#29,676

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerSolo RosaHigher 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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Solo Rosa by Luciano Soprani opens with a bright burst of nectarine and mandarin orange. As it settles, it reveals a floral heart centered on rose and tuberose, anchored by a warm base of vanilla and tonka bean. This floral fruity creation from 1998 offers a soft, powdery finish, making it a reliable choice for crisp …

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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 Solo Rosa?

Solo Rosa takes 3 of 4 categories. Mini Varens 08 is rated 4.30/5 from 10 votes; Solo Rosa is rated 3.88/5 from 41 votes. Choose Mini Varens 08 for a floral and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Solo Rosa for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mini Varens 08 or Solo Rosa?

Solo Rosa lasts longest (Solo Rosa 68/100, Mini Varens 08 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mini Varens 08 or Solo Rosa?

Solo Rosa projects furthest (Solo Rosa 57/100, Mini Varens 08 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mini Varens 08 and Solo Rosa smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, vanilla and powdery accords. Common notes include Rose, Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang and Peach.

Is Mini Varens 08 or Solo Rosa better for summer or winter?

Mini Varens 08 suits daytime wear; Solo Rosa suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mini Varens 08 and Solo Rosa?

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. Solo Rosa has top notes of Nectarine, Peach, Mandarin Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Rose, Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang and Clove, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanille, Musk and Sandalwood.