Fragrance comparison

Varens Original Indian Secret vs И (I)

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 27 ratings analysed

1 wins

Varens Original Indian Secret

Ulric de Varens

3.8127 votes

Rank #46,004 White FloralGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

И (I)

Nikkos-Oskol Fragrance

—0 votes

Rank #74,362 CitrusAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Varens Original Indian Secret takes 1 of 1 categories.

Varens Original Indian Secret
Choose it for a white floral and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
И (I)
Choose it for a citrus and amber character.

Varens Original Indian Secret1/1

И (I)0/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Varens Original Indian SecretUlric de Varens

И (I)Nikkos-Oskol Fragrance

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 35%Had 22%Want 43%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

15%Love

67%Like

4%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

27 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

green83%

caramel65%

soft spicy48%

woody30%

citrus100%

amber92%

white floral84%

powdery77%

aromatic69%

green61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both white floral and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LilyJasmineGalbanumCaramelSandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BergamotLemonGalbanum

Heart

RoseJasmineLily

Base

MuskSandalwoodBenzoinAmber

InformationalShared notesLily, Jasmine, Galbanum and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Varens Original Indian Secret, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring64

Summer100

Fall45

Winter27

Day100

Night64

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,004

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#74,362

PerfumerBenoit Vittet

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVarens Original Indian SecretHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Do not let the oriental vanilla label confuse you. Varens Original Indian Secret behaves like a crisp white floral bouquet soaked in morning dew. The first blast releases a sharp, grassy snap of galbanum alongside clean jasmine petals. It feels bracing for three minutes. Then, creamy lily softens the green edges while…

Reviews →

И (I) by Nikkos-Oskol Fragrance is a versatile floral composition that balances sharp citrus with a soft, powdery base. It functions well as a daily reach in moderate climates, offering a clean, professional profile suitable for office settings or casual weekend brunch. The blend of galbanum and sandalwood creates a g…

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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.

Do Varens Original Indian Secret and И (I) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and green accords. Common notes include Lily, Jasmine, Galbanum and Sandalwood.

Is Varens Original Indian Secret or И (I) better for summer or winter?

Varens Original Indian Secret suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Varens Original Indian Secret and И (I)?

Varens Original Indian Secret features Lily, Jasmine, Galbanum, Caramel and Sandalwood. И (I) has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Galbanum, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine and Lily, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Benzoin and Amber.