Fragrance comparison

Varens In The Sky vs Levante

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 559 ratings analysed

Varens In The Sky

Ulric de Varens · 2018

3.8437 votes

Rank #19,102 FruityCaramel

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44%scent match

Some overlap

Levante

Nobile 1942

4.03522 votes

Rank #5,219 VanillaCaramel

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Varens In The Sky
Choose it for a fruity and caramel character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Levante
Choose it for a vanilla and caramel character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Varens In The Sky3/7

Levante3/7

Ratings & consensus: Levante
Community sentiment: Levante
Longevity: Tie
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: Levante

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Varens In The SkyUlric de Varens

LevanteNobile 1942

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 40%Had 21%Want 39%

4.03/ 5 · 522 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerLevanteRating 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

42%Love

33%Like

12%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

522 votes

Category winnerLevanteMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageVarens In The Sky

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value51

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%

vanilla100%

caramel92%

marine84%

amber77%

white floral69%

sweet61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both caramel, white floral 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

Sea NotesWhite FlowersJasmine

Heart

CedarPatchouli

Base

VanillaCaramelBenzoinMuskResins

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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter51

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%

Men3

Unisex42

Women56

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,102

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2018

Reviews5

Overall rank#5,219

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews49

Category winnerLevanteHigher 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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Levante opens with a burst of sea notes, jasmine, and soft white flowers that immediately feels breezy. As it settles, warm cedar and patchouli anchor the marine top before rich vanilla and melted caramel take over the dry-down. Benzoin and musk keep the salty gourmand sweetness fluffy, creating a light seaside skin s…

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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 Levante?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Varens In The Sky is rated 3.84/5 from 37 votes; Levante is rated 4.03/5 from 522 votes. Choose Varens In The Sky for a fruity and caramel character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Levante for a vanilla and caramel character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Varens In The Sky or Levante?

They last about the same: Varens In The Sky 65/100, Levante 65/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Varens In The Sky or Levante?

Varens In The Sky projects furthest (Varens In The Sky 69/100, Levante 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Varens In The Sky and Levante smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share caramel, white floral and sweet accords. Common notes include White Flowers, Jasmine, Caramel and Patchouli.

Is Varens In The Sky or Levante 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 Levante?

Varens In The Sky has top notes of Black Currant and White Flowers, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of Caramel, Patchouli and Musk. Levante has top notes of Sea Notes, White Flowers and Jasmine, heart notes of Cedar and Patchouli, a base of Vanilla, Caramel, Benzoin and Musk.