Fragrance comparison

Mini Varens 31 vs Cabotine

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 5,234 ratings analysed

2 wins

Mini Varens 31

Ulric de Varens

4.009 votes

Rank #58,220 White FloralPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

Cabotine

Grès

3.685,225 votes

Rank #1,510 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mini Varens 31 takes 2 of 3 categories.

Mini Varens 31
Choose it for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Cabotine
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Mini Varens 312/3

Cabotine1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Mini Varens 31
Sillage & projection: Mini Varens 31
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cabotine

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mini Varens 31Ulric de Varens

CabotineGrès

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 39%Had 6%Want 55%

3.68/ 5 · 5,225 votes

Have 64%Had 36%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

28%Love

41%Like

6%Ok

23%Dislike

3%Hate

5,225 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity92

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityMini Varens 31

SillageMini Varens 31

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value84

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

powdery92%

violet84%

yellow floral77%

tuberose69%

citrus61%

floral100%

white floral92%

aromatic84%

green77%

fruity69%

woody61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Ylang-YlangVioletBergamotRose

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisAldehydesJasmine

Base6-8 hrs

TuberosePeach

Top

CorianderOrange BlossomCassiaBlack CurrantPlumTangerinePeach

Heart

TuberoseHiacynthCarnationJasmineGingerYlang-YlangRoseFreesia

Base

CivetMuskVetiverSandalwoodCedarAmberTonka BeanVanilla

InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Rose, Jasmine and Tuberose. Durations are only published for Mini Varens 31, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer71

Fall86

Winter29

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter38

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 37%Work 32%Date 20%Party 11%

Men1

Unisex11

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,220

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,510

PerfumerJean Claude Delville

Launched—

Reviews206

Category winnerCabotineHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mini Varens 31 opens with a fizzy splash of bergamot and lush ylang-ylang before softening into a cosmetic violet cloud. It smells cleanly retro yet cheerful. The heart introduces powdery iris and crisp aldehydes, keeping the jasmine petals lively rather than heavy on warm skin. As the scent settles, ripe peach and c…

Reviews →

Cabotine by Grès is a Floral fragrance for women. Cabotine was launched in 1990. The nose behind this fragrance is Jean Claude Delville. Top notes are Coriander, Orange Blossom, Cassia, Black Currant, Plum, Tangerine and Peach; middle notes are Tuberose, Hiacynth, Carnation, Jasmine, Ginger, Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Freesia…

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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 31 or Cabotine?

Mini Varens 31 takes 2 of 3 categories. Mini Varens 31 is rated 4.00/5 from 9 votes; Cabotine is rated 3.68/5 from 5,225 votes. Choose Mini Varens 31 for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Cabotine for a floral and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Mini Varens 31 or Cabotine?

Mini Varens 31 lasts longest (Mini Varens 31 92/100, Cabotine 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mini Varens 31 or Cabotine?

Mini Varens 31 projects furthest (Mini Varens 31 79/100, Cabotine 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mini Varens 31 and Cabotine smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Jasmine and Tuberose.

Is Mini Varens 31 or Cabotine better for summer or winter?

Mini Varens 31 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mini Varens 31 and Cabotine?

Mini Varens 31 has top notes of Ylang-Ylang, Violet, Bergamot and Rose, heart notes of Iris, Aldehydes and Jasmine, a base of Tuberose and Peach. Cabotine has top notes of Coriander, Orange Blossom, Cassia and Black Currant, heart notes of Tuberose, Hiacynth, Carnation and Jasmine, a base of Civet, Musk, Vetiver and Sandalwood.