Fragrance comparison

Varens Passion vs Dhan Al Oudh Safwa

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 84 ratings analysed

Varens Passion

Ulric de Varens

4.2313 votes

Rank #50,037 FruityAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Dhan Al Oudh Safwa

Rasasi

3.1971 votes

Rank #13,751 OudWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dhan Al Oudh Safwa takes 4 of 5 categories.

Varens Passion
Choose it for a fruity and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Dhan Al Oudh Safwa
Choose it for a oud and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Varens Passion1/5

Dhan Al Oudh Safwa4/5

Ratings & consensus: Varens Passion
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Dhan Al Oudh Safwa
Sillage & projection: Dhan Al Oudh Safwa
Value for money: Dhan Al Oudh Safwa
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Dhan Al Oudh Safwa

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Varens PassionUlric de Varens

Dhan Al Oudh SafwaRasasi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.23/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 45%Had 17%Want 38%

3.19/ 5 · 71 votes

Have 49%Had 16%Want 35%

Category winnerVarens PassionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

54%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

40%Love

30%Like

3%Ok

25%Dislike

2%Hate

60 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityDhan Al Oudh Safwa

SillageDhan Al Oudh Safwa

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value79

Category winnerDhan Al Oudh SafwaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

amber86%

woody72%

citrus58%

sweet44%

fresh30%

oud100%

woody88%

rose77%

musky65%

amber53%

fresh spicy42%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Fruity NotesAmberWoody NotesCitrusesMusk

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Woody NotesCitruses

Heart

Rose

Base

Agarwood (Oud)MuskAmber

InformationalShared notesAmber, Woody Notes, Citruses and Musk. Durations are only published for Varens Passion, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring57

Summer57

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night61

Spring58

Summer27

Fall100

Winter88

Day63

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 41%Work 29%Date 19%Party 11%

Men41

Unisex56

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,037

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#13,751

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerDhan Al Oudh SafwaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Varens Passion opens with a punchy splash of tart citruses and sugared orchard berries. The first two minutes bring a sharp solvent mist before the oils settle on skin. Give it a moment. The bright sweetness softens quickly as a golden amber accord rises from below. Dry cedar-like woody notes emerge alongside clean wh…

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Dhan Al Oudh Safwa is a study in contrasts, pairing raw, animalic oud with a softening heart of rose. It is a bold, woody choice for enthusiasts who enjoy a deep, resonant scent. Expect a challenging opening that settles into a warm, amber-infused woodiness. Best suited for cooler days when you want a fragrance that l…

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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 Passion or Dhan Al Oudh Safwa?

Dhan Al Oudh Safwa takes 4 of 5 categories. Varens Passion is rated 4.23/5 from 13 votes; Dhan Al Oudh Safwa is rated 3.19/5 from 71 votes. Choose Varens Passion for a fruity and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Dhan Al Oudh Safwa for a oud and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Varens Passion or Dhan Al Oudh Safwa?

Dhan Al Oudh Safwa lasts longest (Dhan Al Oudh Safwa 73/100, Varens Passion 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Varens Passion or Dhan Al Oudh Safwa?

Dhan Al Oudh Safwa projects furthest (Dhan Al Oudh Safwa 69/100, Varens Passion 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Varens Passion and Dhan Al Oudh Safwa smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Amber, Woody Notes, Citruses and Musk.

Is Varens Passion or Dhan Al Oudh Safwa better for summer or winter?

Varens Passion suits daytime wear; Dhan Al Oudh Safwa suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Varens Passion and Dhan Al Oudh Safwa?

Varens Passion features Fruity Notes, Amber, Woody Notes, Citruses and Musk. Dhan Al Oudh Safwa has top notes of Woody Notes and Citruses, heart notes of Rose, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Musk and Amber.