Fragrance comparison

Sagittarius vs Varangian

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 9 ratings analysed

2 wins

Sagittarius

Thwaites Cologne

4.229 votes

Rank #35,612 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

Varangian

Mirra

—0 votes

Rank #67,909 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sagittarius takes 2 of 2 categories.

Sagittarius
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Varangian
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character.

Sagittarius2/2

Varangian0/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SagittariusThwaites Cologne

VarangianMirra

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 24%Had 0%Want 76%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

11%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value25

Category winnerSagittariusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

aromatic86%

sweet72%

lavender58%

balsamic44%

amber30%

aromatic100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Rhum Agricole

Heart

GalbanumLavender

Base

AmbergrisCedarSandalwood

Top

Ozonic notesSeaweedBergamotGrapefruitGalbanum

Heart

Clary SageJasmineCorianderGeraniumClovesCardamom

Base

SandalwoodGuaiac WoodCedarPatchouliOakmossAmbergrisMusk

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Ambergris, Cedar and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,612

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#67,909

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSagittariusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sagittarius opens with a smooth rum note, then settles into a green, aromatic lavender over soft woods. It comes across as a handmade woody fougere with a slightly sweet, mossy feel rather than a sharp barbershop style. The small amount of review feedback suggests a fragrance that shifts through wear and feels office-…

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Varangian by Mirra reads as a brisk marine aromatic with a sharper green edge than many easygoing aquatics. The opening suggests ozonic air, seaweed, bergamot and grapefruit, then moves into herbal spice and a woody, mossy base. It looks best suited to someone who wants a fresher scent with texture, not a sugary blue …

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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.

Do Sagittarius and Varangian smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Ambergris, Cedar and Sandalwood.

Is Sagittarius or Varangian better for summer or winter?

Sagittarius suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sagittarius and Varangian?

Sagittarius has top notes of Rhum Agricole, heart notes of Galbanum and Lavender, a base of Ambergris, Cedar and Sandalwood. Varangian has top notes of Ozonic notes, Seaweed, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Clary Sage, Jasmine, Coriander and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, Guaiac Wood, Cedar and Patchouli.