Fragrance comparison

Varens Kiss vs Vison Noir

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 131 ratings analysed

Varens Kiss

Ulric de Varens · 2007

4.0616 votes

Rank #22,278 LavenderMusky

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43%scent match

Some overlap

Vison Noir

Robert Beaulieu

4.13115 votes

Rank #11,158 MuskyPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Varens Kiss
Choose it for a lavender and musky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Vison Noir
Choose it for a musky and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Varens Kiss2/4

Vison Noir2/4

Ratings & consensus: Vison Noir
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Varens Kiss
Sillage & projection: Varens Kiss
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Vison Noir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Varens KissUlric de Varens

Vison NoirRobert Beaulieu

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 18%Had 27%Want 55%

4.13/ 5 · 115 votes

Have 46%Had 26%Want 28%

Category winnerVison NoirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

56%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

42%Love

42%Like

4%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

115 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityVarens Kiss

SillageVarens Kiss

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lavender100%

musky92%

vanilla84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

sweet61%

musky100%

powdery83%

floral65%

sweet48%

lactonic30%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both musky, powdery and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

MuskYlang-Ylang

Heart2-3 hrs

LavenderCoriander

Base4-6 hrs

Tonka BeanVanilla

Top

Mandarin OrangeBergamotBlack CurrantGalbanumCoriander

Heart

OrchidOrange BlossomPatchouliPlumMarigoldRoseJasmineLavender

Base

MuskBenzoinTonka BeanVanillaOakmossSandalwoodVetiverIncense

InformationalShared notesMusk, Lavender, Coriander and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for Varens Kiss, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night69

Spring15

Summer15

Fall91

Winter100

Day28

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 44%Work 31%Date 17%Party 8%

Men0

Unisex9

Women91

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,278

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2007

Reviews5

Overall rank#11,158

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerVison NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Varens Kiss opens without the typical citrus bite, offering instead an immediate veil of clean white musk and subtle, sweet ylang-ylang. The first three minutes carry a noticeable alcohol lift before the perfume oil warms against skin. Soon, aromatic French lavender emerges alongside dry coriander seed, giving the hea…

Reviews →

Vison Noir is a vintage-style Floral Woody Musk that thrives on a heavy, dusty musk base accented by orchid and dark plum. It carries the weight and glamour of 1990s perfumery, making it a compelling choice for evening wear or cold weather. The composition feels grounded and tactile, favoring those who appreciate trad…

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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 Kiss or Vison Noir?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Varens Kiss is rated 4.06/5 from 16 votes; Vison Noir is rated 4.13/5 from 115 votes. Choose Varens Kiss for a lavender and musky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Vison Noir for a musky and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Varens Kiss or Vison Noir?

Varens Kiss lasts longest (Varens Kiss 80/100, Vison Noir 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Varens Kiss or Vison Noir?

Varens Kiss projects furthest (Varens Kiss 75/100, Vison Noir 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Varens Kiss and Vison Noir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky, powdery and sweet accords. Common notes include Musk, Lavender, Coriander and Tonka Bean.

Is Varens Kiss or Vison Noir better for summer or winter?

Varens Kiss suits daytime wear; Vison Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Varens Kiss and Vison Noir?

Varens Kiss has top notes of Musk and Ylang-Ylang, heart notes of Lavender and Coriander, a base of Tonka Bean and Vanilla. Vison Noir has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Black Currant and Galbanum, heart notes of Orchid, Orange Blossom, Patchouli and Plum, a base of Musk, Benzoin, Tonka Bean and Vanilla.