Fragrance comparison

Mini Varens 29 vs Inedite

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 223 ratings analysed

Mini Varens 29

Ulric de Varens

4.009 votes

Rank #57,876 PowderyIris

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55%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Inedite

Lubin

3.86214 votes

Rank #6,959 PowderyVanilla

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Inedite takes 3 of 3 categories.

Mini Varens 29
Choose it for a powdery and iris character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Inedite
Choose it for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Mini Varens 290/3

Inedite3/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mini Varens 29Ulric de Varens

InediteLubin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 36%Had 23%Want 41%

3.86/ 5 · 214 votes

Have 26%Had 14%Want 61%

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

35%Love

42%Like

1%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

116 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityInedite

SillageInedite

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value71

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

iris92%

woody84%

musky77%

vanilla69%

violet61%

powdery100%

vanilla92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

musky69%

floral61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both powdery, woody 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

Pink PepperPepperBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

HeliotropeRoseNectarineCinnamonCloveCorianderLilac

Base

VanilleIrisCashmere WoodPatchouliMuskVirginia Cedar

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

Spring74

Summer26

Fall100

Winter91

Day100

Night88

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

Unisex38

Women63

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,876

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,959

PerfumerThomas Fontaine

Launched—

Reviews39

Category winnerInediteHigher 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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Inedite by Lubin is a floral powdery scent launched in 2009. It features a notable combination of heliotrope, rose, and pink pepper. This fragrance sits comfortably on the skin, offering a soft and slightly spicy aura that works well for cooler spring days. It is a refined option for those who prefer elegant floral co…

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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 Inedite?

Inedite takes 3 of 3 categories. Mini Varens 29 is rated 4.00/5 from 9 votes; Inedite is rated 3.86/5 from 214 votes. Choose Mini Varens 29 for a powdery and iris character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Inedite for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mini Varens 29 or Inedite?

Inedite lasts longest (Inedite 75/100, Mini Varens 29 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mini Varens 29 or Inedite?

Inedite projects furthest (Inedite 63/100, Mini Varens 29 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mini Varens 29 and Inedite smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and vanilla accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Iris and Vanille.

Is Mini Varens 29 or Inedite better for summer or winter?

Mini Varens 29 suits daytime wear; Inedite suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mini Varens 29 and Inedite?

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. Inedite has top notes of Pink Pepper, Pepper, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Heliotrope, Rose, Nectarine and Cinnamon, a base of Vanille, Iris, Cashmere Wood and Patchouli.