Fragrance comparison

Varens In The Sky vs Lobogal Gold

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 144 ratings analysed

5 wins

Varens In The Sky

Ulric de Varens · 2018

3.8437 votes

Rank #19,102 FruityCaramel

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44%scent match

Some overlap

Lobogal Gold

Lobogal

3.69107 votes

Rank #28,581 FruityFloral

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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.
Lobogal Gold
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Varens In The Sky5/7

Lobogal Gold2/7

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: Lobogal Gold
Versatility: Lobogal Gold
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

Lobogal GoldLobogal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 40%Had 21%Want 39%

3.69/ 5 · 107 votes

Have 36%Had 23%Want 41%

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

20%Love

52%Like

7%Ok

21%Dislike

1%Hate

107 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityVarens In The Sky

SillageVarens In The Sky

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value75

Category winnerLobogal GoldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

caramel92%

woody84%

patchouli77%

white floral69%

sweet61%

fruity100%

floral92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

woody61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both fruity, woody 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

MelonPineappleLitchiTangerineBlack CurrantPink PepperBergamot

Heart

VioletMagnoliaFreesiaCasablanca LilyJasmineRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

RaspberryOrris RootLeatherPeachCaramelAmberEbony WoodMusk

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Jasmine, Caramel and Musk. 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

Spring83

Summer28

Fall100

Winter62

Day100

Night44

Category winnerLobogal GoldMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex12

Women82

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

Men6

Unisex6

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,102

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2018

Reviews5

Overall rank#28,581

PerfumerPierre Bourdon, Valerie Garnuch-Mentzel

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Lobogal Gold opens with a bright burst of melon, litchi, and pineapple before settling into a powdery floral heart. Crafted by perfumer Pierre Bourdon in 2004, this composition pairs juicy orchard fruit with classic casablanca lily and soft violet. As the top notes quiet down, sweet caramel and dark leather emerge ben…

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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 Lobogal Gold?

Varens In The Sky takes 5 of 7 categories. Varens In The Sky is rated 3.84/5 from 37 votes; Lobogal Gold is rated 3.69/5 from 107 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 Lobogal Gold for a fruity and floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Varens In The Sky or Lobogal Gold?

Varens In The Sky lasts longest (Varens In The Sky 65/100, Lobogal Gold 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Varens In The Sky or Lobogal Gold?

Varens In The Sky projects furthest (Varens In The Sky 69/100, Lobogal Gold 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Varens In The Sky and Lobogal Gold smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Jasmine, Caramel and Musk.

Is Varens In The Sky or Lobogal Gold better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Varens In The Sky and Lobogal Gold?

Varens In The Sky has top notes of Black Currant and White Flowers, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of Caramel, Patchouli and Musk. Lobogal Gold has top notes of Melon, Pineapple, Litchi and Tangerine, heart notes of Violet, Magnolia, Freesia and Casablanca Lily, a base of Raspberry, Orris Root, Leather and Peach.