Fragrance comparison

Miss Varens vs Pureblack

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 183 ratings analysed

4 wins

Miss Varens

Ulric de Varens

3.58112 votes

Rank #18,046 VanillaPatchouli

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66%scent match

Closely related

Pureblack

Bugatti

4.0071 votes

Rank #13,385 WoodyVanilla

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Miss Varens takes 4 of 7 categories.

Miss Varens
Choose it for a vanilla and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Pureblack
Choose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Miss Varens4/7

Pureblack3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Miss VarensUlric de Varens

PureblackBugatti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.58/ 5 · 112 votes

Have 46%Had 54%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 71 votes

Have 36%Had 23%Want 42%

Category winnerPureblackRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

49%Like

4%Ok

29%Dislike

0%Hate

112 votes

20%Love

69%Like

3%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

71 votes

Category winnerPureblackMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMiss Varens

SillageMiss Varens

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value63

Category winnerMiss VarensBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

patchouli91%

woody83%

powdery74%

warm spicy65%

balsamic56%

woody100%

vanilla91%

leather83%

powdery74%

warm spicy65%

animalic56%

Scent match66%Closely related · both vanilla, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

VanillePatchouliMuskSandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

LeatherVanilleVirginia CedarSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouliMusk

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesVanille, Patchouli, Musk and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Miss Varens, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring62

Summer24

Fall100

Winter97

Day92

Night100

Spring31

Summer13

Fall69

Winter100

Day100

Night96

Category winnerMiss VarensMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex0

Women92

Casual 33%Date 29%Party 23%Work 15%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,046

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#13,385

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerPureblackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Miss Varens is an unapologetic oriental vanilla perfume built on thick amber sweetness, earthy patchouli, and creamy sandalwood. The initial blast delivers a sharp hit of perfumer alcohol that evaporates within two minutes, revealing a rich honeyed pastry aroma. Do not overspray this. A dense heart of dark cocoa-duste…

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Bugatti Pureblack opens with dry cedarwood, cracked nutmeg, and a sharp touch of bergamot that quickly settles into dark patchouli and warm tonka bean. It wears close to the skin with a soft suede texture, making it an easy pick for cold autumn nights, casual dinner dates, or crisp winter evenings when you want subtle…

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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, Miss Varens or Pureblack?

Miss Varens takes 4 of 7 categories. Miss Varens is rated 3.58/5 from 112 votes; Pureblack is rated 4.00/5 from 71 votes. Choose Miss Varens for a vanilla and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Pureblack for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Miss Varens or Pureblack?

Miss Varens lasts longest (Miss Varens 75/100, Pureblack 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Miss Varens or Pureblack?

Miss Varens projects furthest (Miss Varens 70/100, Pureblack 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Miss Varens and Pureblack smell similar?

Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Vanille, Patchouli, Musk and Sandalwood.

Is Miss Varens or Pureblack better for summer or winter?

For summer, Miss Varens is the stronger pick. For winter, Pureblack is the stronger pick. Miss Varens suits evening wear; Pureblack suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.