Fragrance comparison

Rêve de Varens vs Lhotse Irresistível

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

Updated 2 Nov 2026 161 ratings analysed

Rêve de Varens

Ulric de Varens · 2013

3.65130 votes

Rank #18,069 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Lhotse Irresistível

O Boticário

4.5831 votes

Rank #28,808 SweetWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lhotse Irresistível takes 5 of 7 categories.

Rêve de Varens
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Lhotse Irresistível
Choose it for a sweet and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Rêve de Varens2/7

Lhotse Irresistível5/7

Ratings & consensus: Lhotse Irresistível
Community sentiment: Lhotse Irresistível
Longevity: Lhotse Irresistível
Sillage & projection: Lhotse Irresistível
Value for money: Rêve de Varens
Versatility: Lhotse Irresistível
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Rêve de Varens

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rêve de VarensUlric de Varens

Lhotse IrresistívelO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.65/ 5 · 130 votes

Have 38%Had 25%Want 37%

4.58/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 18%Had 65%Want 16%

Category winnerLhotse IrresistívelRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

47%Like

12%Ok

18%Dislike

3%Hate

130 votes

74%Love

16%Like

3%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerLhotse IrresistívelMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevityLhotse Irresistível

SillageLhotse Irresistível

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value87

¤ Price value67

Category winnerRêve de VarensBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody92%

powdery84%

sweet77%

rose69%

iris61%

sweet100%

woody92%

patchouli84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

lavender61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Fruity NotesCitruses

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseIrisJasmine

Base6-8 hrs

SandalwoodPatchouliMusk

Top

Green NotesSea NotesBergamotCitrusesOrange

Heart

LavenderIrisCardamomFloral NotesJasmine

Base

Sweet NotesPatchouliCedarSandalwoodAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Iris, Jasmine and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Rêve de Varens, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring97

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night47

Spring31

Summer15

Fall100

Winter85

Day27

Night100

Category winnerLhotse IrresistívelMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

Men47

Unisex40

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,069

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2013

Reviews9

Overall rank#28,808

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRêve de VarensHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rêve de Varens by Ulric de Varens opens with an energetic burst of candied citruses and tart red berries. The opening hits fast. A sharp alcohol flash lasts for two minutes before settling into a sweet fruit compote. Soon, the scent softens into powdery iris and delicate rose petals. It smells like a vintage cosmetic …

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Lhotse Irresistível by O Boticário delivers a comforting mix of fresh ocean air and sweet, grounding woods. The first spritz opens with bright bergamot, sunny orange, and crisp green notes that feel lively and clean. Soon after, the heart unfolds with calming lavender, powdery iris, and spicy cardamom, giving the scen…

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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, Rêve de Varens or Lhotse Irresistível?

Lhotse Irresistível takes 5 of 7 categories. Rêve de Varens is rated 3.65/5 from 130 votes; Lhotse Irresistível is rated 4.58/5 from 31 votes. Choose Rêve de Varens for a fruity and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Lhotse Irresistível for a sweet and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Rêve de Varens or Lhotse Irresistível?

Lhotse Irresistível lasts longest (Lhotse Irresistível 72/100, Rêve de Varens 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rêve de Varens or Lhotse Irresistível?

Lhotse Irresistível projects furthest (Lhotse Irresistível 79/100, Rêve de Varens 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rêve de Varens and Lhotse Irresistível smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Citruses, Iris, Jasmine and Sandalwood.

Is Rêve de Varens or Lhotse Irresistível better for summer or winter?

For summer, Lhotse Irresistível is the stronger pick. For winter, Rêve de Varens is the stronger pick. Rêve de Varens suits daytime wear; Lhotse Irresistível suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rêve de Varens and Lhotse Irresistível?

Rêve de Varens has top notes of Fruity Notes and Citruses, heart notes of Rose, Iris and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli and Musk. Lhotse Irresistível has top notes of Green Notes, Sea Notes, Bergamot and Citruses, heart notes of Lavender, Iris, Cardamom and Floral Notes, a base of Sweet Notes, Patchouli, Cedar and Sandalwood.