Fragrance comparison

Varens In The Sky vs C'est la Fete!

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 56 ratings analysed

Varens In The Sky

Ulric de Varens · 2018

3.8437 votes

Rank #19,102 FruityCaramel

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43%scent match

Some overlap

C'est la Fete!

Jeanne Arthes

4.0019 votes

Rank #48,405 SweetCaramel

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3.

Varens In The Sky
Choose it for a fruity and caramel character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
C'est la Fete!
Choose it for a sweet and caramel character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.

Varens In The Sky3/6

C'est la Fete!3/6

Ratings & consensus: C'est la Fete!
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: C'est la Fete!
Sillage & projection: Varens In The Sky
Value for money: Varens In The Sky
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): C'est la Fete!
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

C'est la Fete!Jeanne Arthes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 40%Had 21%Want 39%

4.00/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 8%Had 12%Want 80%

Category winnerC'est la Fete!Rating 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

32%Love

47%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityC'est la Fete!

SillageVarens In The Sky

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value67

Category winnerVarens In The SkyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

caramel92%

woody84%

patchouli77%

white floral69%

sweet61%

sweet100%

caramel92%

honey84%

warm spicy77%

fruity69%

chocolate61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both caramel, fruity and sweet

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

Top15-30 mins

Brown sugarBlack CurrantMandarin OrangeJasmineBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

HoneyBlackberryCinnamonForest FruitsIrisRed RoseOrchid

Base6-8+ hrs

CaramelDark ChocolateAmberPatchouliMuskVanilla

Category winnerC'est la Fete!Longest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring53

Summer27

Fall87

Winter100

Day100

Night85

Spring25

Summer0

Fall67

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex12

Women82

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

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

Date 32%Casual 29%Party 26%Work 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,102

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2018

Reviews5

Overall rank#48,405

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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C'est la Fete! by Jeanne Arthes is an unashamedly sweet, comforting gourmand that feels like walking into a French pastry kitchen on a chilly autumn afternoon. It opens with an immediate rush of crystallized brown sugar, dark black currant syrup, and bright mandarin orange. As it settles onto the skin, rich honey and …

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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 C'est la Fete!?

No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3. Varens In The Sky is rated 3.84/5 from 37 votes; C'est la Fete! is rated 4.00/5 from 19 votes. Choose Varens In The Sky for a fruity and caramel character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose C'est la Fete! for a sweet and caramel character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Varens In The Sky or C'est la Fete!?

They last about the same: C'est la Fete! 67/100, Varens In The Sky 65/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Varens In The Sky or C'est la Fete!?

Projection is very close: Varens In The Sky 69/100, C'est la Fete! 68/100 for sillage.

Do Varens In The Sky and C'est la Fete! smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share caramel, fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Jasmine, Caramel and Patchouli.

Is Varens In The Sky or C'est la Fete! better for summer or winter?

Varens In The Sky suits daytime wear; C'est la Fete! suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Varens In The Sky and C'est la Fete!?

Varens In The Sky has top notes of Black Currant and White Flowers, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of Caramel, Patchouli and Musk. C'est la Fete! has top notes of Brown sugar, Black Currant, Mandarin Orange and Jasmine, heart notes of Honey, Blackberry, Cinnamon and Forest Fruits, a base of Caramel, Dark Chocolate, Amber and Patchouli.