Fragrance comparison

Varens Desire vs Laura

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 3,070 ratings analysed

Varens Desire

Ulric de Varens

3.5229 votes

Rank #44,706 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Laura

Laura Biagiotti

3.713,041 votes

Rank #3,665 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Laura takes 5 of 7 categories.

Varens Desire
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Laura
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Varens Desire1/7

Laura5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Varens DesireUlric de Varens

LauraLaura Biagiotti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.52/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 42%Had 14%Want 44%

3.71/ 5 · 3,041 votes

Have 31%Had 53%Want 16%

Category winnerLauraRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

38%Like

3%Ok

34%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

27%Love

53%Like

4%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

2,635 votes

Category winnerLauraMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityLaura

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value69

Category winnerLauraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

white floral92%

green84%

fruity77%

aquatic69%

ozonic61%

fruity100%

floral92%

powdery84%

aquatic77%

fresh69%

ozonic61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both floral, fruity and aquatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Water HyacinthIvyPeachLitchi

Heart2-3 hrs

JasmineFreesiaRoseIris

Base4-6 hrs

MuskSandalwood

Top

WatermelonPeachLitchiGreen NotesPlumBergamotBrazilian Rosewood

Heart

FreesiaCyclamenLily-of-the-ValleyVioletOrchidRoseJasmine

Base

MuskVanillaSandalwoodCedarAmberVetiver

InformationalShared notesPeach, Litchi, Jasmine and Freesia. Durations are only published for Varens Desire, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer90

Fall100

Winter90

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter14

Day–

Night–

Category winnerVarens DesireMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 38%Work 35%Date 17%Party 10%

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,706

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#3,665

PerfumerAnne Flipo

Launched—

Reviews86

Category winnerLauraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Varens Desire by Ulric de Varens delivers a brisk, dewy splash of green botanicals right out of the sprayer. Crushed ivy leaves and aquatic water hyacinth dominate the first few minutes, accompanied by sheer slices of fresh peach and tart litchi. The scent quickly softens on warm skin. Powdery iris, crisp freesia, and…

Reviews →

Laura by Laura Biagiotti is a soft floral fragrance built around a lush, watery fruit accord. Launched in 1994, this feminine scent centers on notes of watermelon, peach, and freesia. It wears light and airy, making it a reliable choice for casual daily use in warm spring weather when you prefer something gentle and u…

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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, Varens Desire or Laura?

Laura takes 5 of 7 categories. Varens Desire is rated 3.52/5 from 29 votes; Laura is rated 3.71/5 from 3,041 votes. Choose Varens Desire for a floral and white floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Laura for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Varens Desire or Laura?

Laura lasts longest (Laura 60/100, Varens Desire 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Varens Desire or Laura?

Projection is very close: Varens Desire 53/100, Laura 53/100 for sillage.

Do Varens Desire and Laura smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fruity and aquatic accords. Common notes include Peach, Litchi, Jasmine and Freesia.

Is Varens Desire or Laura better for summer or winter?

For summer, Varens Desire is the stronger pick. For winter, Varens Desire is the stronger pick. Varens Desire suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Varens Desire and Laura?

Varens Desire has top notes of Water Hyacinth, Ivy, Peach and Litchi, heart notes of Jasmine, Freesia, Rose and Iris, a base of Musk and Sandalwood. Laura has top notes of Watermelon, Peach, Litchi and Green Notes, heart notes of Freesia, Cyclamen, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Cedar.