Fragrance comparison

Varens In The Sky vs Kiss Me On The Lips

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 105 ratings analysed

5 wins

Varens In The Sky

Ulric de Varens · 2018

3.8437 votes

Rank #19,102 FruityCaramel

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34%scent match

Clearly different

Kiss Me On The Lips

Blumarine

3.5968 votes

Rank #17,380 PowderyCaramel

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Varens In The Sky takes 5 of 7 categories.

Varens In The Sky
Choose it for a fruity and caramel character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Kiss Me On The Lips
Choose it for a powdery and caramel character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Varens In The Sky5/7

Kiss Me On The Lips2/7

Ratings & consensus: Varens In The Sky
Community sentiment: Varens In The Sky
Longevity: Varens In The Sky
Sillage & projection: Varens In The Sky
Value for money: Varens In The Sky
Versatility: Kiss Me On The Lips
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Kiss Me On The Lips

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Varens In The SkyUlric de Varens

Kiss Me On The LipsBlumarine

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 40%Had 21%Want 39%

3.59/ 5 · 68 votes

Have 45%Had 16%Want 40%

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

12%Love

56%Like

16%Ok

12%Dislike

4%Hate

68 votes

Category winnerVarens In The SkyMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityVarens In The Sky

SillageVarens In The Sky

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value64

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%

powdery100%

caramel92%

citrus84%

vanilla77%

sweet69%

floral61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both caramel 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

Top

BergamotBlack CurrantOrangePink Pepper

Heart

CaramelOrrisJasminePeony

Base

VanillaPowdery NotesPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Jasmine, Caramel 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

Spring100

Summer68

Fall100

Winter68

Day100

Night50

Category winnerKiss Me On The LipsMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex12

Women82

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

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,102

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2018

Reviews5

Overall rank#17,380

PerfumerJordi Fernández

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerKiss Me On The LipsHigher 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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Blumarine Kiss Me On The Lips opens with a quick flash of bergamot and sweet orange before settling into warm caramel and soft peony. Creamy vanilla and light powder cushion the dry-down, creating an easy floral gourmand for casual spring mornings. It stays gentle on skin, perfect when you want a cozy berry-caramel sc…

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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 Kiss Me On The Lips?

Varens In The Sky takes 5 of 7 categories. Varens In The Sky is rated 3.84/5 from 37 votes; Kiss Me On The Lips is rated 3.59/5 from 68 votes. Choose Varens In The Sky for a fruity and caramel character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Kiss Me On The Lips for a powdery and caramel character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Varens In The Sky or Kiss Me On The Lips?

They last about the same: Varens In The Sky 65/100, Kiss Me On The Lips 63/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Varens In The Sky or Kiss Me On The Lips?

Varens In The Sky projects furthest (Varens In The Sky 69/100, Kiss Me On The Lips 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Varens In The Sky and Kiss Me On The Lips smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share caramel and sweet accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Jasmine, Caramel and Patchouli.

Is Varens In The Sky or Kiss Me On The Lips better for summer or winter?

For summer, Kiss Me On The Lips is the stronger pick. For winter, Varens In The Sky is the stronger pick. Varens In The Sky suits daytime wear; Kiss Me On The Lips suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Varens In The Sky and Kiss Me On The Lips?

Varens In The Sky has top notes of Black Currant and White Flowers, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of Caramel, Patchouli and Musk. Kiss Me On The Lips has top notes of Bergamot, Black Currant, Orange and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Caramel, Orris, Jasmine and Peony, a base of Vanilla, Powdery Notes, Patchouli and Musk.