Fragrance comparison

So Varens vs Mukhallath Al Manasek

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 41 ratings analysed

So Varens

Ulric de Varens

3.7027 votes

Rank #44,724 FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Mukhallath Al Manasek

Al Haramain Perfumes

4.0714 votes

Rank #48,359 WoodyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mukhallath Al Manasek takes 3 of 5 categories.

So Varens
Choose it for a floral and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Mukhallath Al Manasek
Choose it for a woody and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

So Varens1/5

Mukhallath Al Manasek3/5

Ratings & consensus: Mukhallath Al Manasek
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Mukhallath Al Manasek
Sillage & projection: Mukhallath Al Manasek
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: So Varens

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

So VarensUlric de Varens

Mukhallath Al ManasekAl Haramain Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 43%Had 27%Want 30%

4.07/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 25%Had 9%Want 66%

Category winnerMukhallath Al ManasekRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

15%Love

59%Like

7%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

27 votes

43%Love

36%Like

7%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityMukhallath Al Manasek

SillageMukhallath Al Manasek

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

musky83%

rose65%

powdery48%

animalic30%

woody100%

rose92%

floral84%

patchouli77%

warm spicy69%

oud61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both floral and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

RoseMuskFloral Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

RosePatchouliAgarwood (Oud)Floral NotesSandalwoodWhite AmberMusk

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesRose, Musk and Floral Notes. Durations are only published for So Varens, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring56

Summer11

Fall100

Winter78

Day100

Night41

Spring50

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 42%Work 36%Date 16%Party 6%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,724

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#48,359

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSo VarensHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

So Varens by Ulric de Varens is an understated floral woody musk built around soft rose petals, powdery notes, and clean musk warmth. The first spray releases a bright flash of pale rose alongside crisp green floral notes. Give it two minutes. The early sharpness quickly softens into a cozy cosmetic veil anchored by s…

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Mukhallath Al Manasek is a bold woody rose with a classic Middle Eastern feel. It opens floral and rosy, then turns darker and earthier as patchouli and oud come forward, with a musky amber glow underneath. Expect a dense, warm-spiced, slightly powdery dry-down that wears best when you want noticeable presence, espec…

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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, So Varens or Mukhallath Al Manasek?

Mukhallath Al Manasek takes 3 of 5 categories. So Varens is rated 3.70/5 from 27 votes; Mukhallath Al Manasek is rated 4.07/5 from 14 votes. Choose So Varens for a floral and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Mukhallath Al Manasek for a woody and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.