Fragrance comparison

Mini Varens 29 vs Classique Silver My Skin

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 68 ratings analysed

Mini Varens 29

Ulric de Varens

4.009 votes

Rank #57,876 PowderyIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Classique Silver My Skin

Jean Paul Gaultier

4.3259 votes

Rank #28,373 SweetPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Classique Silver My Skin takes 3 of 3 categories.

Mini Varens 29
Choose it for a powdery and iris character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Classique Silver My Skin
Choose it for a sweet and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Mini Varens 290/3

Classique Silver My Skin3/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mini Varens 29Ulric de Varens

Classique Silver My SkinJean Paul Gaultier

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 36%Had 23%Want 41%

4.32/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 22%Had 11%Want 67%

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

44%Like

2%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

59 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityClassique Silver My Skin

SillageClassique Silver My Skin

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value63

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

iris92%

woody84%

musky77%

vanilla69%

violet61%

sweet100%

powdery92%

floral84%

citrus77%

fruity69%

white floral61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both powdery

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

African Orange FlowerRosePearMandarin OrangeStar Anise

Heart

OrchidIrisYlang-YlangplumGinger

Base

VanilleMuskAmber

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

Spring56

Summer13

Fall100

Winter88

Day100

Night85

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#28,373

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerClassique Silver My SkinHigher 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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Jean Paul Gaultier Classique Silver My Skin puts a metallic spin on the brand's signature powdery floral DNA. This collector release opens with a sharp burst of orange flower and ginger, then settles into a heavy, sweet plum and amber base. It is a dense skin scent designed for cool evening wear when you want a notice…

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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 Classique Silver My Skin?

Classique Silver My Skin takes 3 of 3 categories. Mini Varens 29 is rated 4.00/5 from 9 votes; Classique Silver My Skin is rated 4.32/5 from 59 votes. Choose Mini Varens 29 for a powdery and iris character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Classique Silver My Skin for a sweet and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mini Varens 29 or Classique Silver My Skin?

Classique Silver My Skin lasts longest (Classique Silver My Skin 74/100, Mini Varens 29 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mini Varens 29 or Classique Silver My Skin?

Classique Silver My Skin projects furthest (Classique Silver My Skin 70/100, Mini Varens 29 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mini Varens 29 and Classique Silver My Skin smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Pear, Mandarin Orange, Iris and Vanille.

Is Mini Varens 29 or Classique Silver My Skin better for summer or winter?

Mini Varens 29 suits daytime wear; Classique Silver My Skin suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mini Varens 29 and Classique Silver My Skin?

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. Classique Silver My Skin has top notes of African Orange Flower, Rose, Pear and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orchid, Iris, Ylang-Ylang and plum, a base of Vanille, Musk and Amber.