Fragrance comparison

Oud Al Samaawat vs Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache

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

Updated 27 Oct 2026 152 ratings analysed

Oud Al Samaawat

Al Absar

3.9213 votes

Rank #39,682 VanillaWoody

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46%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache

Ulric de Varens

3.75139 votes

Rank #17,951 CherrySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache takes 3 of 5 categories.

Oud Al Samaawat
Choose it for a vanilla and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache
Choose it for a cherry and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Oud Al Samaawat2/5

Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache3/5

Ratings & consensus: Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Oud Al Samaawat
Sillage & projection: Oud Al Samaawat
Value for money: Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Oud Al SamaawatAl Absar

Varens Sweet Cerise PistacheUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 34%Had 7%Want 59%

3.75/ 5 · 139 votes

Have 48%Had 10%Want 42%

Category winnerVarens Sweet Cerise PistacheRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

38%Like

23%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

29%Love

35%Like

19%Ok

14%Dislike

3%Hate

139 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityOud Al Samaawat

SillageOud Al Samaawat

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value85

Category winnerVarens Sweet Cerise PistacheBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

woody92%

sweet84%

nutty77%

almond69%

white floral61%

cherry100%

sweet88%

nutty77%

almond65%

fruity53%

woody42%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both sweet, nutty and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AlmondCherryRose

Heart

PistachioJasmine

Base

Tonka BeanCedarwoodVanilla

Top15-30 mins

CherrySour Cherry

Heart1-2 hrs

PistachioCherry Blossom

Base2-3 hrs

AlmondMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesAlmond, Cherry and Pistachio. Durations are only published for Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring29

Summer43

Fall71

Winter100

Day29

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter64

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex78

Women11

Men4

Unisex11

Women85

Casual 44%Work 23%Date 18%Party 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,682

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#17,951

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerVarens Sweet Cerise PistacheHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oud Al Samaawat is a sweet, nutty vanilla scent with a cherry and almond style opening, softened by rose. The heart brings a pistachio nuance with jasmine sitting in the background, then it settles into tonka, creamy vanilla, and dry cedarwood. It reads as a cosy, gourmand-leaning unisex fragrance that suits cooler we…

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Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache by Ulric de Varens is an unpretentious, playful treat for sweet fragrance fans. The first spray explodes with bright red cherry and tart sour cherry, instantly evoking fruit gummies and nostalgic cherry ice pops. Give it ten minutes. The loud sugary rush softens as a delicate touch of cher…

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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, Oud Al Samaawat or Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache?

Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache takes 3 of 5 categories. Oud Al Samaawat is rated 3.92/5 from 13 votes; Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache is rated 3.75/5 from 139 votes. Choose Oud Al Samaawat for a vanilla and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache for a cherry and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Oud Al Samaawat or Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache?

Oud Al Samaawat lasts longest (Oud Al Samaawat 88/100, Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oud Al Samaawat or Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache?

Oud Al Samaawat projects furthest (Oud Al Samaawat 60/100, Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oud Al Samaawat and Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, nutty and woody accords. Common notes include Almond, Cherry and Pistachio.

Is Oud Al Samaawat or Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache better for summer or winter?

Oud Al Samaawat suits evening wear; Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oud Al Samaawat and Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache?

Oud Al Samaawat has top notes of Almond, Cherry and Rose, heart notes of Pistachio and Jasmine, a base of Tonka Bean, Cedarwood and Vanilla. Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache has top notes of Cherry and Sour Cherry, heart notes of Pistachio and Cherry Blossom, a base of Almond, Musk and Sandalwood.