Fragrance comparison

SPRING OF YOUTH vs Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache

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

Updated 27 Oct 2026 140 ratings analysed

SPRING OF YOUTH

Maar

5.001 votes

Rank #43,324 WoodyCherry

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

1 wins

Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache

Ulric de Varens

3.75139 votes

Rank #17,951 CherrySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache takes 1 of 1 categories.

SPRING OF YOUTH
Choose it for a woody and cherry character.
Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache
Choose it for a cherry and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

SPRING OF YOUTH0/1

Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache1/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SPRING OF YOUTHMaar

Varens Sweet Cerise PistacheUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 10%Had 10%Want 80%

3.75/ 5 · 139 votes

Have 48%Had 10%Want 42%

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

1 vote · too few to score

29%Love

35%Like

19%Ok

14%Dislike

3%Hate

139 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value85

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

cherry92%

sweet84%

leather77%

warm spicy69%

almond61%

cherry100%

sweet88%

nutty77%

almond65%

fruity53%

woody42%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both cherry, sweet and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CherrySaffronCassisDavana

Heart

LeatherPink PepperOlibanumRose

Base

CedarwoodAlmondSandalwoodLabdanumVanillaMusk

Top15-30 mins

CherrySour Cherry

Heart1-2 hrs

PistachioCherry Blossom

Base2-3 hrs

AlmondMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesCherry, Almond, Sandalwood and Musk. Durations are only published for Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter64

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men4

Unisex11

Women85

Casual 44%Work 23%Date 18%Party 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,324

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#17,951

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerVarens Sweet Cerise PistacheHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

SPRING OF YOUTH by Maar opens with tart cherry and bittersweet davana before sinking into a heavy heart of raw leather and pink pepper. Sandalwood, creamy almond, and labdanum anchor the base, giving the dark fruit a smoky, woody backbone that fits cold spring evenings and crisp autumn days.

Reviews →

Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache by Ulric de Varens is an unpretentious, playful treat for sweet fragrance fans. The first spray explodes with bright red cherry and tart sour cherry, instantly evoking fruit gummies and nostalgic cherry ice pops. Give it ten minutes. The loud sugary rush softens as a delicate touch of cher…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, SPRING OF YOUTH or Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache?

Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache takes 1 of 1 categories. SPRING OF YOUTH is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache is rated 3.75/5 from 139 votes. Choose SPRING OF YOUTH for a woody and cherry character. Choose Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache for a cherry and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do SPRING OF YOUTH and Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share cherry, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Cherry, Almond, Sandalwood and Musk.

Is SPRING OF YOUTH or Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache better for summer or winter?

Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in SPRING OF YOUTH and Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache?

SPRING OF YOUTH has top notes of Cherry, Saffron, Cassis and Davana, heart notes of Leather, Pink Pepper, Olibanum and Rose, a base of Cedarwood, Almond, Sandalwood and Labdanum. Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache has top notes of Cherry and Sour Cherry, heart notes of Pistachio and Cherry Blossom, a base of Almond, Musk and Sandalwood.