Fragrance comparison

Varens In The Sky vs Pierre Cardin pour Femme

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 259 ratings analysed

4 wins

Varens In The Sky

Ulric de Varens · 2018

3.8437 votes

Rank #19,102 FruityCaramel

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39%scent match

Some overlap

Pierre Cardin pour Femme

Pierre Cardin

3.84222 votes

Rank #28,372 WoodyPowdery

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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 longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Pierre Cardin pour Femme
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Varens In The Sky4/7

Pierre Cardin pour Femme3/7

Ratings & consensus: Pierre Cardin pour Femme
Community sentiment: Pierre Cardin pour Femme
Longevity: Varens In The Sky
Sillage & projection: Varens In The Sky
Value for money: Pierre Cardin pour Femme
Versatility: Varens In The Sky
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

Pierre Cardin pour FemmePierre Cardin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 40%Had 21%Want 39%

3.84/ 5 · 222 votes

Have 37%Had 32%Want 32%

Category winnerPierre Cardin pour FemmeRating 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

18%Love

59%Like

9%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

222 votes

Category winnerPierre Cardin pour FemmeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityVarens In The Sky

SillageVarens In The Sky

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value79

Category winnerPierre Cardin pour FemmeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

caramel92%

woody84%

patchouli77%

white floral69%

sweet61%

woody100%

powdery92%

sweet84%

warm spicy77%

fruity69%

vanilla61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody, 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

Top

CinnamonOrangeAppleBlack Currant

Heart

VioletLily-of-the-ValleyRoseJasmineHawthorn

Base

NectarineSandalwoodCaramelVanillaMuskTonka BeanCedarAmber

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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter83

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%

Men6

Unisex16

Women78

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,102

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2018

Reviews5

Overall rank#28,372

PerfumerBenoist Lapouza

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 …

Reviews →

Pierre Cardin pour Femme is an overlooked floral fruity release from 2007, blending bright orange and crisp apple top notes with a base of warm caramel, sandalwood, and musk. It offers a cozy, moderately sweet dry-down that feels well-suited for crisp autumn afternoons and casual day wear.

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 Pierre Cardin pour Femme?

Varens In The Sky takes 4 of 7 categories. Varens In The Sky is rated 3.84/5 from 37 votes; Pierre Cardin pour Femme is rated 3.84/5 from 222 votes. Choose Varens In The Sky for a fruity and caramel character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Pierre Cardin pour Femme for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Varens In The Sky or Pierre Cardin pour Femme?

Varens In The Sky lasts longest (Varens In The Sky 65/100, Pierre Cardin pour Femme 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Varens In The Sky or Pierre Cardin pour Femme?

Varens In The Sky projects furthest (Varens In The Sky 69/100, Pierre Cardin pour Femme 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Varens In The Sky and Pierre Cardin pour Femme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Jasmine, Caramel and Musk.

Is Varens In The Sky or Pierre Cardin pour Femme 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 Pierre Cardin pour Femme?

Varens In The Sky has top notes of Black Currant and White Flowers, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of Caramel, Patchouli and Musk. Pierre Cardin pour Femme has top notes of Cinnamon, Orange, Apple and Black Currant, heart notes of Violet, Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Nectarine, Sandalwood, Caramel and Vanilla.