Fragrance comparison

Varens In The Sky vs Blue Seduction Sparkling Aqua

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 52 ratings analysed

4 wins

Varens In The Sky

Ulric de Varens · 2018

3.8437 votes

Rank #19,102 FruityCaramel

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35%scent match

Some overlap

Blue Seduction Sparkling Aqua

Antonio Banderas

3.7315 votes

Rank #39,481 FruityFresh

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Varens In The Sky takes 4 of 5 categories.

Varens In The Sky
Choose it for a fruity and caramel character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Blue Seduction Sparkling Aqua
Choose it for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Varens In The Sky4/5

Blue Seduction Sparkling Aqua1/5

Ratings & consensus: Varens In The Sky
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Varens In The Sky
Sillage & projection: Varens In The Sky
Value for money: Blue Seduction Sparkling Aqua
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Varens In The Sky

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Varens In The SkyUlric de Varens

Blue Seduction Sparkling AquaAntonio Banderas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 40%Had 21%Want 39%

3.73/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 20%Had 9%Want 72%

Category winnerVarens In The SkyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

46%Like

3%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

37 votes

13%Love

53%Like

27%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage33

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityVarens In The Sky

SillageVarens In The Sky

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value77

Category winnerBlue Seduction Sparkling AquaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

caramel92%

woody84%

patchouli77%

white floral69%

sweet61%

fruity100%

fresh92%

citrus84%

woody77%

floral69%

powdery61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both fruity and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Black CurrantWhite Flowers

Heart2-3 hrs

Jasmine

Base5-7 hrs

CaramelPatchouliMusk

Top

Mandarin OrangeBergamotAppleLitchiBlack Currant

Heart

Watery NotesPeonyWhite FlowersRoseJasminePink PepperViolet

Base

MuskSandalwoodTonka BeanBenzoinPatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, White Flowers, Jasmine and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Varens In The Sky, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring53

Summer27

Fall87

Winter100

Day100

Night85

Spring88

Summer100

Fall25

Winter0

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex12

Women82

Casual 36%Date 29%Work 19%Party 17%

Men0

Unisex23

Women77

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,102

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2018

Reviews5

Overall rank#39,481

PerfumerNicolas Bonneville, Olivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerVarens In The SkyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Expect a quick alcohol sting right out of the nozzle. Give it thirty seconds. Crisp black currant and sweet white flowers rush forward with a tart, clean kick. It smells like luxury berry soap. Soon, warm caramel flows in to soften that sharp fruitiness. Jasmine sits quietly in the middle, keeping things fresh rather …

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Blue Seduction Sparkling Aqua is a light, fruity aquatic with a bright citrus opening and a transparent floral heart. It wears clean, soft, and easy, with apple, lychee, watery notes, peony, and musk giving it a fresh out-of-the-shower feel. This suits warm weather, casual daytime wear, and anyone who prefers a gentle…

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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 In The Sky or Blue Seduction Sparkling Aqua?

Varens In The Sky takes 4 of 5 categories. Varens In The Sky is rated 3.84/5 from 37 votes; Blue Seduction Sparkling Aqua is rated 3.73/5 from 15 votes. Choose Varens In The Sky for a fruity and caramel character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Blue Seduction Sparkling Aqua for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Varens In The Sky or Blue Seduction Sparkling Aqua?

Varens In The Sky lasts longest (Varens In The Sky 65/100, Blue Seduction Sparkling Aqua 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Varens In The Sky or Blue Seduction Sparkling Aqua?

Varens In The Sky projects furthest (Varens In The Sky 69/100, Blue Seduction Sparkling Aqua 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Varens In The Sky and Blue Seduction Sparkling Aqua smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and woody accords. Common notes include Black Currant, White Flowers, Jasmine and Patchouli.

Is Varens In The Sky or Blue Seduction Sparkling Aqua better for summer or winter?

Varens In The Sky suits daytime wear; Blue Seduction Sparkling Aqua suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Varens In The Sky and Blue Seduction Sparkling Aqua?

Varens In The Sky has top notes of Black Currant and White Flowers, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of Caramel, Patchouli and Musk. Blue Seduction Sparkling Aqua has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Apple and Litchi, heart notes of Watery Notes, Peony, White Flowers and Rose, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Benzoin.