Fragrance comparison

Varens In The Sky vs L’Extase

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 3,665 ratings analysed

4 wins

Varens In The Sky

Ulric de Varens · 2018

3.8437 votes

Rank #19,102 FruityCaramel

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46%scent match

Some overlap

L’Extase

Nina Ricci

3.783,628 votes

Rank #2,395 SweetFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Varens In The Sky takes 4 of 7 categories.

Varens In The Sky
Choose it for a fruity and caramel character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
L’Extase
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Varens In The Sky4/7

L’Extase3/7

Ratings & consensus: L’Extase
Community sentiment: Varens In The Sky
Longevity: L’Extase
Sillage & projection: Varens In The Sky
Value for money: Varens In The Sky
Versatility: Varens In The Sky
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: L’Extase

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Varens In The SkyUlric de Varens

L’ExtaseNina Ricci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 40%Had 21%Want 39%

3.78/ 5 · 3,628 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

Category winnerL’ExtaseRating 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

29%Love

43%Like

6%Ok

20%Dislike

1%Hate

3,628 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityL’Extase

SillageVarens In The Sky

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value56

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%

fruity92%

rose84%

amber77%

caramel69%

vanilla61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both fruity, 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

Pink PepperPeachPear

Heart

RoseRaspberryWhite FlowersJasmine

Base

CaramelSiam BenzoinAmberVanillaMuskPatchouliVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesWhite Flowers, 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

Spring43

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerVarens In The SkyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex12

Women82

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

Men1

Unisex4

Women95

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,102

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2018

Reviews5

Overall rank#2,395

PerfumerFrancis Kurkdjian

Launched—

Reviews205

Category winnerL’ExtaseHigher 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 …

Reviews →

Francis Kurkdjian crafted L’Extase for Nina Ricci as a dense gourmand floral built around dark jammy rose and warm Siam benzoin. Pink pepper and tart raspberry cut through an opening of thick caramel, settling into a powdery cedar finish that clings to scarves and wool coats during chilly autumn evenings.

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Varens In The Sky or L’Extase?

Varens In The Sky takes 4 of 7 categories. Varens In The Sky is rated 3.84/5 from 37 votes; L’Extase is rated 3.78/5 from 3,628 votes. Choose Varens In The Sky for a fruity and caramel character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose L’Extase for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Varens In The Sky or L’Extase?

L’Extase lasts longest (L’Extase 68/100, Varens In The Sky 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Varens In The Sky or L’Extase?

Varens In The Sky projects furthest (Varens In The Sky 69/100, L’Extase 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Varens In The Sky and L’Extase smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, caramel and sweet accords. Common notes include White Flowers, Jasmine, Caramel and Patchouli.

Is Varens In The Sky or L’Extase better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Varens In The Sky and L’Extase?

Varens In The Sky has top notes of Black Currant and White Flowers, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of Caramel, Patchouli and Musk. L’Extase has top notes of Pink Pepper, Peach and Pear, heart notes of Rose, Raspberry, White Flowers and Jasmine, a base of Caramel, Siam Benzoin, Amber and Vanilla.