Fragrance comparison

Mutiny vs Varensia White

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 1,104 ratings analysed

4 wins

Mutiny

Maison Martin Margiela

3.64597 votes

Rank #3,942 FruityWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

Varensia White

Ulric de Varens

3.87507 votes

Rank #8,404 White FloralVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mutiny takes 4 of 7 categories.

Mutiny
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring.
Varensia White
Choose it for a white floral and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Mutiny4/7

Varensia White3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MutinyMaison Martin Margiela

Varensia WhiteUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.64/ 5 · 597 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

3.87/ 5 · 507 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerVarensia WhiteRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

40%Like

12%Ok

19%Dislike

2%Hate

450 votes

32%Love

43%Like

8%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

507 votes

Category winnerVarensia WhiteMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityMutiny

SillageMutiny

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value82

Category winnerVarensia WhiteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

citrus77%

tuberose69%

vanilla61%

white floral100%

vanilla92%

tuberose84%

powdery77%

sweet69%

citrus61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both white floral, sweet and tuberose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

OrangeMandarin Orange

Heart

TuberosePearPeachOrange BlossomApplePink PepperSaffron

Base

VanillaLeatherPatchouliAgarwood (Oud)

Top15-30 mins

NeroliPeachApple

Heart2-3 hrs

TuberoseOrange Blossom

Base4-6 hrs

VanillaMuskTonka BeanSandalwood

InformationalShared notesTuberose, Peach, Orange Blossom and Apple. Durations are only published for Varensia White, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer73

Fall0

Winter55

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter76

Day100

Night47

Category winnerMutinyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex13

Women86

Men0

Unisex6

Women93

Casual 38%Work 27%Date 22%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,942

PerfumerDominique Ropion

Launched—

Reviews109

Overall rank#8,404

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews47

Category winnerMutinyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mutiny by Maison Martin Margiela centers on a bold tuberose heart, softened by fruity pear and mandarin. This unisex fragrance balances a solar, creamy floral quality with an unexpected base of leather and vanilla. It performs best during spring and summer, sitting comfortably on the skin for daily wear or casual outi…

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Varensia White by Ulric de Varens offers a bright, accessible spin on classic white floral perfumes. The fragrance opens with a sharp flash of alcohol followed quickly by crisp green apple and sweet peach, tempered by clean neroli. Within ten minutes, lush tuberose and orange blossom take over the heart, projecting a …

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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, Mutiny or Varensia White?

Mutiny takes 4 of 7 categories. Mutiny is rated 3.64/5 from 597 votes; Varensia White is rated 3.87/5 from 507 votes. Choose Mutiny for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring. Choose Varensia White for a white floral and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mutiny or Varensia White?

Mutiny lasts longest (Mutiny 71/100, Varensia White 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mutiny or Varensia White?

Mutiny projects furthest (Mutiny 67/100, Varensia White 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mutiny and Varensia White smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, sweet and tuberose accords. Common notes include Tuberose, Peach, Orange Blossom and Apple.

Is Mutiny or Varensia White better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mutiny is the stronger pick. For winter, Varensia White is the stronger pick. Varensia White suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mutiny and Varensia White?

Mutiny has top notes of Orange and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Tuberose, Pear, Peach and Orange Blossom, a base of Vanilla, Leather, Patchouli and Agarwood (Oud). Varensia White has top notes of Neroli, Peach and Apple, heart notes of Tuberose and Orange Blossom, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Tonka Bean and Sandalwood.