VAR vs Nocturnis
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
VAR takes 5 of 7 categories.
VARChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.
NocturnisChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
VAR5/7
Nocturnis2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- VAR
- Community sentiment
- VAR
- Longevity
- VAR
- Sillage & projection
- VAR
- Value for money
- Nocturnis
- Versatility
- VAR
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Nocturnis
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
VARMalloNocturnisPineward PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.93/ 5 · 29 votes
Have 40%Had 2%Want 58%
3.64/ 5 · 102 votes
Have 31%Had 10%Want 59%
Category winnerVARRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate62%Love
7%Like
3%Ok
17%Dislike
10%Hate
29 votes
31%Love
25%Like
25%Ok
16%Dislike
4%Hate
102 votes
Category winnerVARMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityVAR
SillageVAR
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNocturnisBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic88%
earthy77%
fresh spicy65%
green53%
conifer42%
woody100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
green77%
warm spicy69%
herbal61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
VetiverPineMysore SandalwoodTimurSilver FirCypriolGrassOud
No top / heart / base split published
Notes
Silver FirPinePatchouliCarnationOakmossHayChamomileLavenderJuniperBergamotGeraniumTobacco
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesPine and Silver Fir. Durations are only published for VAR, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring77
Summer23
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring66
Summer16
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night–
Category winnerVARMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#23,865
PerfumerAntonio Lasheras, Rajesh Balkrishnan
Launched—
Reviews7
Overall rank#14,008
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews21
Category winnerNocturnisHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotVAR by Mallo presents an earthy, conifer-rich profile centered around raw vetiver and fragrant evergreen needles. Created by Antonio Lasheras and Rajesh Balkrishnan, the scent draws inspiration from the high mountain forests at the foothills of the Himalayas. Crisp pine, silver fir, and fresh spicy timur spark an invi…
Reviews →Nicholas Nilsson layers vintage pine notes over a dense forest base in Nocturnis. The fragrance brings together silver fir, dark patchouli, and chamomile to craft a heavy, green atmosphere that smells like wet earth. It avoids the bright citrus path of typical designer releases, settling instead into a bitter, warm to…
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, VAR or Nocturnis?
VAR takes 5 of 7 categories. VAR is rated 3.93/5 from 29 votes; Nocturnis is rated 3.64/5 from 102 votes. Choose VAR for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Nocturnis for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, VAR or Nocturnis?
VAR lasts longest (VAR 88/100, Nocturnis 74/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, VAR or Nocturnis?
VAR projects furthest (VAR 67/100, Nocturnis 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do VAR and Nocturnis smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Pine and Silver Fir.
Is VAR or Nocturnis better for summer or winter?
For summer, VAR is the stronger pick. For winter, VAR is the stronger pick. VAR suits day or night wear; Nocturnis suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in VAR and Nocturnis?
VAR features Vetiver, Pine, Mysore Sandalwood, Timur and Silver Fir. Nocturnis features Silver Fir, Pine, Patchouli, Carnation and Oakmoss.
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