Fragrance comparison

Varens Secret 2 vs Shamballa for Woman

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 10 ratings analysed

Varens Secret 2

Ulric de Varens

4.009 votes

Rank #57,582 PowderyMusky

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35%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Shamballa for Woman

Andre Sinan

4.001 votes

Rank #61,818 FloralWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shamballa for Woman takes 2 of 3 categories.

Varens Secret 2
Choose it for a powdery and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Shamballa for Woman
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Varens Secret 21/3

Shamballa for Woman2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Shamballa for Woman
Sillage & projection: Shamballa for Woman
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Varens Secret 2

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Varens Secret 2Ulric de Varens

Shamballa for WomanAndre Sinan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 32%Had 10%Want 58%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

22%Like

22%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityShamballa for Woman

SillageShamballa for Woman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

musky88%

violet77%

floral65%

savory53%

sweet42%

floral100%

woody92%

fruity84%

powdery77%

citrus69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both powdery and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PeachOrange Blossom

Heart2-3 hrs

VioletCotton FlowerRose

Base5-7 hrs

MuskRiceTonka BeanPatchouli

Top

LemonBergamotWatermelonBlack Currant

Heart

LilacRoseVioletJasmineCyclamenOrange BlossomPeachPlum

Base

SandalwoodCedarPatchouliAmberVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesPeach, Orange Blossom, Violet and Rose. Durations are only published for Varens Secret 2, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter25

Day100

Night35

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 40%Work 35%Date 18%Party 8%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,582

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#61,818

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVarens Secret 2Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Varens Secret 2 opens with a momentary burst of bright cosmetic alcohol that quickly calms into juicy peach and sunny orange blossom. The sweetness is gentle. Within fifteen minutes, soft violet and clean cotton flower roll across the skin like silky face powder. You smell immediate comforting warmth. What makes this …

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Andre Sinan Shamballa for Woman balances crisp top notes like watermelon and lemon with a deep, resinous cedar base. This fragrance wears best during transitional autumn days when the air carries a slight chill. It offers a unique alternative to typical sweet floral scents, presenting a dusty, spicy violet heart that …

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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 Secret 2 or Shamballa for Woman?

Shamballa for Woman takes 2 of 3 categories. Varens Secret 2 is rated 4.00/5 from 9 votes; Shamballa for Woman is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Varens Secret 2 for a powdery and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Shamballa for Woman for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Varens Secret 2 or Shamballa for Woman?

Shamballa for Woman lasts longest (Shamballa for Woman 80/100, Varens Secret 2 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Varens Secret 2 or Shamballa for Woman?

Shamballa for Woman projects furthest (Shamballa for Woman 75/100, Varens Secret 2 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Varens Secret 2 and Shamballa for Woman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and floral accords. Common notes include Peach, Orange Blossom, Violet and Rose.

Is Varens Secret 2 or Shamballa for Woman better for summer or winter?

Varens Secret 2 suits daytime wear; Shamballa for Woman suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Varens Secret 2 and Shamballa for Woman?

Varens Secret 2 has top notes of Peach and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Violet, Cotton Flower and Rose, a base of Musk, Rice, Tonka Bean and Patchouli. Shamballa for Woman has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Watermelon and Black Currant, heart notes of Lilac, Rose, Violet and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Patchouli and Amber.