Fragrance comparison

Varens Original French Sweets vs Private Label

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 80 ratings analysed

Varens Original French Sweets

Ulric de Varens

3.8778 votes

Rank #27,900 VanillaSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Private Label

Ricarda M.

5.002 votes

Rank #43,221 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Private Label takes 2 of 3 categories.

Varens Original French Sweets
Choose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Private Label
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Varens Original French Sweets1/3

Private Label2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Private Label
Sillage & projection: Private Label
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Varens Original French Sweets

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Varens Original French SweetsUlric de Varens

Private LabelRicarda M.

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 78 votes

Have 23%Had 26%Want 51%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 8%Want 92%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

58%Like

3%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

78 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityPrivate Label

SillagePrivate Label

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

sweet88%

powdery77%

fruity65%

fresh53%

floral42%

citrus100%

sweet92%

powdery84%

floral77%

lactonic69%

woody61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both sweet, powdery and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Granny Smith apple

Heart2-3 hrs

OrchidPalisander RosewoodJasmine

Base6-8 hrs

VanillaSugarMusk

Top

LimeTangerineAlmondBergamotGrapefruit

Heart

OrchidMimosaAfrican Orange FlowerVioletJasmineGeraniumRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MilkVanilleSandalwoodPatchouliPalisander RosewoodMusk

InformationalShared notesOrchid, Palisander Rosewood, Jasmine and Musk. Durations are only published for Varens Original French Sweets, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring59

Summer56

Fall96

Winter100

Day100

Night41

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Casual 43%Work 23%Date 20%Party 14%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,900

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#43,221

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVarens Original French SweetsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Varens Original French Sweets opens with a crisp burst of tart Granny Smith apple that quickly settles into warm spun sugar. Created by master perfumer Pierre Bourdon, this budget gourmand blends clean floral notes of orchid and jasmine with a creamy vanilla base. The initial spray has a sharp alcohol vapor that burns…

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Private Label by Ricarda M. opens with a bright, zesty burst of lime and bergamot before transitioning into a floral heart dominated by orchid and mimosa. The base settles into a creamy, comforting blend of milk and sandalwood. This oriental floral scent is designed for the modern woman who appreciates a soft yet long…

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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 Original French Sweets or Private Label?

Private Label takes 2 of 3 categories. Varens Original French Sweets is rated 3.87/5 from 78 votes; Private Label is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Varens Original French Sweets for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Private Label for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Varens Original French Sweets or Private Label?

They last about the same: Private Label 67/100, Varens Original French Sweets 66/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Varens Original French Sweets or Private Label?

Private Label projects furthest (Private Label 88/100, Varens Original French Sweets 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Varens Original French Sweets and Private Label smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, powdery and floral accords. Common notes include Orchid, Palisander Rosewood, Jasmine and Musk.

Is Varens Original French Sweets or Private Label better for summer or winter?

Varens Original French Sweets suits daytime wear; Private Label suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Varens Original French Sweets and Private Label?

Varens Original French Sweets has top notes of Granny Smith apple, heart notes of Orchid, Palisander Rosewood and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Sugar and Musk. Private Label has top notes of Lime, Tangerine, Almond and Bergamot, heart notes of Orchid, Mimosa, African Orange Flower and Violet, a base of Milk, Vanille, Sandalwood and Patchouli.