Fragrance comparison

Tekapo vs Veni

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 536 ratings analysed

4 wins

Tekapo

Olfattology

3.8431 votes

Rank #24,224 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Veni

Histoires de Parfums

4.02505 votes

Rank #5,752 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tekapo takes 4 of 7 categories.

Tekapo
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Veni
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Tekapo4/7

Veni3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TekapoOlfattology

VeniHistoires de Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 24%Had 14%Want 62%

4.02/ 5 · 505 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerVeniRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

26%Like

19%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

31 votes

40%Love

38%Like

9%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

505 votes

Category winnerVeniMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityTekapo

SillageTekapo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value48

Category winnerTekapoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

fruity77%

balsamic69%

powdery61%

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

balsamic77%

cinnamon69%

lavender61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both warm spicy, aromatic and balsamic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BigaradeMarigoldSaffronBlack Currant

Heart

Jasmine

Base

SandalwoodAmberCaramel

Top

CardamomCinnamonLavenderGalbanum

Heart

SaffronGuaiac WoodMarigold

Base

AmbergrisCaramelVanillaPatchouliBenzoinMuskOakmoss

InformationalShared notesMarigold, Saffron and Caramel. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring30

Summer90

Fall90

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring68

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerTekapoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex44

Women44

Men29

Unisex60

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,224

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#5,752

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews43

Category winnerVeniHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Tekapo by Olfattology greets you with a sharp, bittersweet clash of bigarade orange and herbal marigold, sliced through by a tart black currant. It is a bold, fruity-spicy opening that quickly shifts as warmth from your skin draws out a dense, caramelized saffron. The heart is anchored by jasmine, but the white floral…

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Veni by Histoires de Parfums is a Woody Spicy fragrance for women and men. Veni was launched in 2012. Top notes are Cardamom, Cinnamon, Lavender and Galbanum; middle notes are Saffron, Guaiac Wood and Marigold; base notes are Ambergris, Caramel, Vanilla, Patchouli, Benzoin, Musk and Oakmoss. It opens with Cardamom, Ci…

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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, Tekapo or Veni?

Tekapo takes 4 of 7 categories. Tekapo is rated 3.84/5 from 31 votes; Veni is rated 4.02/5 from 505 votes. Choose Tekapo for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Veni for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Tekapo or Veni?

Tekapo lasts longest (Tekapo 78/100, Veni 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Tekapo or Veni?

Tekapo projects furthest (Tekapo 66/100, Veni 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tekapo and Veni smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and balsamic accords. Common notes include Marigold, Saffron and Caramel.

Is Tekapo or Veni better for summer or winter?

For summer, Tekapo is the stronger pick. For winter, Tekapo is the stronger pick. Tekapo suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tekapo and Veni?

Tekapo has top notes of Bigarade, Marigold, Saffron and Black Currant, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Amber and Caramel. Veni has top notes of Cardamom, Cinnamon, Lavender and Galbanum, heart notes of Saffron, Guaiac Wood and Marigold, a base of Ambergris, Caramel, Vanilla and Patchouli.