Fragrance comparison

Mini Varens 29 vs Fabulous 1 - Dali

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 63 ratings analysed

Mini Varens 29

Ulric de Varens

4.009 votes

Rank #57,876 PowderyIris

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35%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Fabulous 1 - Dali

Salvador Dali · 2011

4.1554 votes

Rank #29,084 White FloralAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fabulous 1 - Dali takes 3 of 3 categories.

Mini Varens 29
Choose it for a powdery and iris character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Fabulous 1 - Dali
Choose it for a white floral and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Mini Varens 290/3

Fabulous 1 - Dali3/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Fabulous 1 - Dali
Sillage & projection: Fabulous 1 - Dali
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Fabulous 1 - Dali

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mini Varens 29Ulric de Varens

Fabulous 1 - DaliSalvador Dali

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 36%Had 23%Want 41%

4.15/ 5 · 54 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

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

37%Love

52%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

54 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityFabulous 1 - Dali

SillageFabulous 1 - Dali

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value60

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

iris92%

woody84%

musky77%

vanilla69%

violet61%

white floral100%

amber92%

green84%

powdery77%

woody69%

citrus61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both powdery and woody

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

AldehydesFruity NotesMandarin OrangeGreen NotesBergamotBasil

Heart

NarcissusLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineTuberoseLilyIrisAfrican Orange FlowerRose

Base

MuskAmberBenzoinVirginia CedarSandalwoodVanilleMyrhh

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, 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

Spring37

Summer26

Fall68

Winter100

Day42

Night100

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

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,876

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,084

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched2011

Reviews0

Category winnerFabulous 1 - DaliHigher 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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Salvador Dali Fabulous 1 is a bold, golden floral amber perfume that opens with a brisk snap of sparkling aldehydes, juicy mandarin orange, and crushed herbal basil. As the fizzy top notes settle, the scent opens into a thick floral heart of creamy tuberose, honeyed narcissus, and sweet Egyptian jasmine. The base anch…

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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 Fabulous 1 - Dali?

Fabulous 1 - Dali takes 3 of 3 categories. Mini Varens 29 is rated 4.00/5 from 9 votes; Fabulous 1 - Dali is rated 4.15/5 from 54 votes. Choose Mini Varens 29 for a powdery and iris character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Fabulous 1 - Dali for a white floral and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Mini Varens 29 or Fabulous 1 - Dali?

Fabulous 1 - Dali lasts longest (Fabulous 1 - Dali 78/100, Mini Varens 29 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mini Varens 29 or Fabulous 1 - Dali?

Fabulous 1 - Dali projects furthest (Fabulous 1 - Dali 73/100, Mini Varens 29 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mini Varens 29 and Fabulous 1 - Dali smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Iris and Vanille.

Is Mini Varens 29 or Fabulous 1 - Dali better for summer or winter?

Mini Varens 29 suits daytime wear; Fabulous 1 - Dali suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mini Varens 29 and Fabulous 1 - Dali?

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. Fabulous 1 - Dali has top notes of Aldehydes, Fruity Notes, Mandarin Orange and Green Notes, heart notes of Narcissus, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Tuberose, a base of Musk, Amber, Benzoin and Virginia Cedar.