Fragrance comparison

Parfum de Nuit vs Varens Original Borneo Dream

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

Updated 4 Nov 2026 80 ratings analysed

4 wins

Parfum de Nuit

Alberta Ferretti

4.2252 votes

Rank #25,101 WoodyPowdery

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32%scent match

Clearly different

Varens Original Borneo Dream

Ulric de Varens

3.2128 votes

Rank #55,269 OzonicAquatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Parfum de Nuit takes 4 of 7 categories.

Parfum de Nuit
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Varens Original Borneo Dream
Choose it for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Parfum de Nuit4/7

Varens Original Borneo Dream3/7

Ratings & consensus: Parfum de Nuit
Community sentiment: Parfum de Nuit
Longevity: Varens Original Borneo Dream
Sillage & projection: Varens Original Borneo Dream
Value for money: Varens Original Borneo Dream
Versatility: Parfum de Nuit
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Parfum de Nuit

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Parfum de NuitAlberta Ferretti

Varens Original Borneo DreamUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 32%Had 14%Want 54%

3.21/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 24%Had 26%Want 50%

Category winnerParfum de NuitRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

34%Like

2%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

47 votes

18%Love

32%Like

4%Ok

46%Dislike

0%Hate

28 votes

Category winnerParfum de NuitMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate55

Category winners

LongevityVarens Original Borneo Dream

SillageVarens Original Borneo Dream

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value100

Category winnerVarens Original Borneo DreamBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

citrus84%

yellow floral77%

earthy69%

white floral61%

ozonic100%

aquatic88%

yellow floral77%

white floral65%

woody53%

sweet42%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both yellow floral, woody and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeNeroliGrapefruitPetitgrain

Heart

MimosaNutmegYlang-YlangJasmineAfrican Orange Flower

Base

Patchoulioak mossSandalwoodVetiverAmberMuskVirginia CedarVanille

Top15-30 mins

Watermelon

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang-YlangJasmine

Base5-7 hrs

Virginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Jasmine and Virginia Cedar. Durations are only published for Varens Original Borneo Dream, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring55

Summer45

Fall100

Winter73

Day75

Night100

Spring80

Summer100

Fall20

Winter0

Day100

Night18

Category winnerParfum de NuitMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,101

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#55,269

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerParfum de NuitHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parfum de Nuit is a classic 1990s chypre floral, bright at first with mandarin, neroli and grapefruit, then softening into a slightly powdery bouquet of mimosa, jasmine and ylang-ylang. The dry-down turns mossy and woody, with patchouli, oakmoss, sandalwood and a gentle amber-vanilla warmth. It reads polished and grow…

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Ulric de Varens Original Borneo Dream presents a daring collision of crisp watermelon and brisk ozonic air. Crafted by master perfumer Pierre Bourdon, the opening lands with an unmistakable watery crunch. It is bright. You immediately get a rush of cold melon flesh followed by a sharp splash of salty ocean mist. Withi…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Parfum de Nuit or Varens Original Borneo Dream?

Parfum de Nuit takes 4 of 7 categories. Parfum de Nuit is rated 4.22/5 from 52 votes; Varens Original Borneo Dream is rated 3.21/5 from 28 votes. Choose Parfum de Nuit for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Varens Original Borneo Dream for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Parfum de Nuit or Varens Original Borneo Dream?

Varens Original Borneo Dream lasts longest (Varens Original Borneo Dream 73/100, Parfum de Nuit 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Parfum de Nuit or Varens Original Borneo Dream?

Varens Original Borneo Dream projects furthest (Varens Original Borneo Dream 61/100, Parfum de Nuit 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Parfum de Nuit and Varens Original Borneo Dream smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share yellow floral, woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Virginia Cedar.

Is Parfum de Nuit or Varens Original Borneo Dream better for summer or winter?

For summer, Varens Original Borneo Dream is the stronger pick. For winter, Parfum de Nuit is the stronger pick. Parfum de Nuit suits evening wear; Varens Original Borneo Dream suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Parfum de Nuit and Varens Original Borneo Dream?

Parfum de Nuit has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Neroli, Grapefruit and Petitgrain, heart notes of Mimosa, Nutmeg, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, oak moss, Sandalwood and Vetiver. Varens Original Borneo Dream has top notes of Watermelon, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, a base of Virginia Cedar.