Fragrance comparison

Platinum vs Varens Lavande

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

Updated 2 Nov 2026 3 ratings analysed

3 wins

Platinum

Intelligent

5.002 votes

Rank #34,070 FruityLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Varens Lavande

Ulric de Varens

4.001 votes

Rank #58,563 LavenderAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Platinum takes 3 of 4 categories.

Platinum
Choose it for a fruity and lavender character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Varens Lavande
Choose it for a lavender and aromatic character. Wins on value for money.

Platinum3/4

Varens Lavande1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PlatinumIntelligent

Varens LavandeUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 25%Had 8%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityPlatinum

SillagePlatinum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value100

Category winnerVarens LavandeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

lavender92%

sweet84%

citrus77%

aromatic69%

tropical61%

lavender100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

vanilla48%

woody30%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both lavender and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PineappleLavenderBergamotPink Pepper

Heart

Mandarin OrangeCinnamonClary Sage

Base

Woody NotesPatchouliVanillaAmber

Top15-30 mins

Lavender

Heart2-3 hrs

Woody Notes

Base5-7+ hrs

VanillaPatchouli

InformationalShared notesLavender, Woody Notes, Patchouli and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Varens Lavande, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,070

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#58,563

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerPlatinumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Platinum by Intelligent is a punchy, fruit-forward scent built for high-energy nightlife. It leans heavily into a tropical pineapple opening before settling into a warm, spicy heart of cinnamon and amber. This fragrance is crafted for men who want a bold, attention-grabbing presence during cooler evenings or crowded c…

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Varens Lavande by Ulric de Varens delivers a surprisingly sweet, confectionary spin on classic French aromatic herbs. Right out of the nozzle, you get an immediate surge of candied lavender flowers backed by warm, powdery vanilla. It does not smell like a sharp barbershop cologne. Instead, the herbaceous bite quickly …

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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, Platinum or Varens Lavande?

Platinum takes 3 of 4 categories. Platinum is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Varens Lavande is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Platinum for a fruity and lavender character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Varens Lavande for a lavender and aromatic character. Wins on value for money.

Which lasts longer, Platinum or Varens Lavande?

Platinum lasts longest (Platinum 80/100, Varens Lavande 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Platinum or Varens Lavande?

Platinum projects furthest (Platinum 75/100, Varens Lavande 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Platinum and Varens Lavande smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share lavender and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Woody Notes, Patchouli and Vanilla.

Is Platinum or Varens Lavande better for summer or winter?

Platinum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Platinum and Varens Lavande?

Platinum has top notes of Pineapple, Lavender, Bergamot and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Mandarin Orange, Cinnamon and Clary Sage, a base of Woody Notes, Patchouli, Vanilla and Amber. Varens Lavande has top notes of Lavender, heart notes of Woody Notes, a base of Vanilla and Patchouli.