Spicebomb vs Dickens in Varanasi
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
25%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Dickens in Varanasi takes 3 of 4 categories.
SpicebombChoose it for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Dickens in VaranasiChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Spicebomb1/4
Dickens in Varanasi3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Dickens in Varanasi
- Sillage & projection
- Dickens in Varanasi
- Value for money
- Dickens in Varanasi
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Spicebomb
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
SpicebombViktor&RolfDickens in VaranasiTHEN THEREWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.31/ 5 · 13,349 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
4.33/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 14%Had 3%Want 84%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate53%Love
33%Like
5%Ok
8%Dislike
1%Hate
13,349 votes
83%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
17%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityDickens in Varanasi
SillageDickens in Varanasi
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerDickens in VaranasiBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
cinnamon90%
tobacco80%
sweet70%
soft spicy60%
leather50%
amber100%
warm spicy92%
woody84%
balsamic77%
aromatic69%
smoky61%
Scent match25%Clearly different · both warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Pink PepperelemiBergamotGrapefruit
Heart
CinnamonPaprikaSaffron
Base
TobaccoLeatherVetiver
Top
GrapefruitChamomileelemiNutmegPearGreen Apple
Heart
AmberPatchouliMagnoliaSaffronJasmineCedarCinnamon
Base
IncenseVanillaTobaccoWhite MuskVetiverSandalwoodOud
InformationalShared noteselemi, Grapefruit, Cinnamon and Saffron. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring33
Summer13
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter67
Day67
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#25,928
PerfumerOlivier Polge
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#51,852
PerfumerAngela Ciampagna
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerSpicebombHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotViktor&Rolf Spicebomb opens with a sharp burst of fresh pink pepper and citrus, immediate and energetic. It quickly pivots to a sweet, comforting cinnamon that dominates the scent profile. As the fragrance settles, warm tobacco and supple leather emerge, creating a rich layer that clings to your skin. Designed for col…
Reviews →Dickens in Varanasi by THEN THERE opens with a sharp burst of bitter grapefruit, herbal chamomile, and spicy elemi resin. As the initial brightness settles, a heavy heart of saffron, dark patchouli, and warm cinnamon takes over on skin. The dry down anchors on smoky incense, earthy vetiver, and bitter oud lightly soft…
Reviews →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, Spicebomb or Dickens in Varanasi?
Dickens in Varanasi takes 3 of 4 categories. Spicebomb is rated 4.31/5 from 13,349 votes; Dickens in Varanasi is rated 4.33/5 from 6 votes. Choose Spicebomb for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Dickens in Varanasi for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Spicebomb or Dickens in Varanasi?
Dickens in Varanasi lasts longest (Dickens in Varanasi 85/100, Spicebomb 71/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Spicebomb or Dickens in Varanasi?
Dickens in Varanasi projects furthest (Dickens in Varanasi 67/100, Spicebomb 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Spicebomb and Dickens in Varanasi smell similar?
Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include elemi, Grapefruit, Cinnamon and Saffron.
Is Spicebomb or Dickens in Varanasi better for summer or winter?
Dickens in Varanasi suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Spicebomb and Dickens in Varanasi?
Spicebomb has top notes of Pink Pepper, elemi, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Cinnamon, Paprika and Saffron, a base of Tobacco, Leather and Vetiver. Dickens in Varanasi has top notes of Grapefruit, Chamomile, elemi and Nutmeg, heart notes of Amber, Patchouli, Magnolia and Saffron, a base of Incense, Vanilla, Tobacco and White Musk.
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