Fragrance comparison

Mini Varens 29 vs 21 Bonaparte 1964

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 43 ratings analysed

Mini Varens 29

Ulric de Varens

4.009 votes

Rank #57,876 PowderyIris

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43%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

21 Bonaparte 1964

Vicky Tiel

4.4134 votes

Rank #19,426 SweetFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

21 Bonaparte 1964 takes 2 of 3 categories.

Mini Varens 29
Choose it for a powdery and iris character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
21 Bonaparte 1964
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Mini Varens 290/3

21 Bonaparte 19642/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 21 Bonaparte 1964
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 21 Bonaparte 1964

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mini Varens 29Ulric de Varens

21 Bonaparte 1964Vicky Tiel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 36%Had 23%Want 41%

4.41/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 50%Had 12%Want 39%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

47%Love

47%Like

6%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

Longevity21 Bonaparte 1964

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value82

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

iris92%

woody84%

musky77%

vanilla69%

violet61%

sweet100%

fruity86%

powdery72%

vanilla58%

iris44%

musky30%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both powdery, iris and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PearMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

IrisVanilleJasmine

Base4-6 hrs

MuskSandalwoodVirginia Cedar

Top

PearPineappleMandarin Orange

Heart

IrisOrange BlossomRed Apple

Base

PralineVanilleWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesPear, Mandarin Orange, Iris and Vanille. Durations are only published for Mini Varens 29, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer40

Fall80

Winter67

Day100

Night86

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 43%Work 33%Date 15%Party 9%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,876

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#19,426

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winner21 Bonaparte 1964Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ulric de Varens Mini Varens 29 is a lighthearted floral fruity scent centered on powdery iris, ripe pear, and comforting vanilla. It opens with an energetic splash of bergamot and juicy mandarin orange that cuts through the air before settling into a gentle cosmetic sweetness. As the top notes mellow, clean jasmine an…

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Vicky Tiel 21 Bonaparte 1964 brings a creamy, cozy blend of praline and powdery iris to the skin. The initial spray releases a bright mandarin note, but it quickly settles into a soft vanilla comfort. It works best on crisp spring mornings when you want a quiet, personal scent that does not overwhelm.

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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 29 or 21 Bonaparte 1964?

21 Bonaparte 1964 takes 2 of 3 categories. Mini Varens 29 is rated 4.00/5 from 9 votes; 21 Bonaparte 1964 is rated 4.41/5 from 34 votes. Choose Mini Varens 29 for a powdery and iris character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose 21 Bonaparte 1964 for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mini Varens 29 or 21 Bonaparte 1964?

21 Bonaparte 1964 lasts longest (21 Bonaparte 1964 62/100, Mini Varens 29 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mini Varens 29 or 21 Bonaparte 1964?

Projection is very close: Mini Varens 29 58/100, 21 Bonaparte 1964 58/100 for sillage.

Do Mini Varens 29 and 21 Bonaparte 1964 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, iris and vanilla accords. Common notes include Pear, Mandarin Orange, Iris and Vanille.

Is Mini Varens 29 or 21 Bonaparte 1964 better for summer or winter?

Mini Varens 29 suits daytime wear; 21 Bonaparte 1964 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mini Varens 29 and 21 Bonaparte 1964?

Mini Varens 29 has top notes of Pear, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Vanille and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Virginia Cedar. 21 Bonaparte 1964 has top notes of Pear, Pineapple and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Iris, Orange Blossom and Red Apple, a base of Praline, Vanille and White Musk.