Fragrance comparison

Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache vs Indecent Cherry

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

Updated 27 Oct 2026 1,023 ratings analysed

Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache

Ulric de Varens

3.75139 votes

Rank #17,951 CherrySweet

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65%scent match

Closely related

6 wins

Indecent Cherry

BORNTOSTANDOUT®

3.76884 votes

Rank #5,210 SweetCherry

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Indecent Cherry takes 6 of 7 categories.

Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache
Choose it for a cherry and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Indecent Cherry
Choose it for a sweet and cherry character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache1/7

Indecent Cherry6/7

Ratings & consensus: Indecent Cherry
Community sentiment: Indecent Cherry
Longevity: Indecent Cherry
Sillage & projection: Indecent Cherry
Value for money: Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache
Versatility: Indecent Cherry
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Indecent Cherry

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Varens Sweet Cerise PistacheUlric de Varens

Indecent CherryBORNTOSTANDOUT®

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 139 votes

Have 48%Had 10%Want 42%

3.76/ 5 · 884 votes

Have 24%Had 7%Want 69%

Category winnerIndecent CherryRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

35%Like

19%Ok

14%Dislike

3%Hate

139 votes

33%Love

33%Like

18%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

718 votes

Category winnerIndecent CherryMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityIndecent Cherry

SillageIndecent Cherry

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value44

Category winnerVarens Sweet Cerise PistacheBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

cherry100%

sweet88%

nutty77%

almond65%

fruity53%

woody42%

sweet100%

cherry92%

fruity84%

almond77%

nutty69%

vanilla61%

Scent match65%Closely related · both cherry, sweet and nutty

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CherrySour Cherry

Heart1-2 hrs

PistachioCherry Blossom

Base2-3 hrs

AlmondMuskSandalwood

Top

CherryAlmondSaffron

Heart

Sour CherryStrawberryBulgarian RoseMimosa

Base

VanillaAmberMuskBenzoinPatchouli

InformationalShared notesCherry, Sour Cherry, Almond and Musk. Durations are only published for Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter64

Day100

Night32

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter97

Day–

Night–

Category winnerIndecent CherryMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex11

Women85

Casual 44%Work 23%Date 18%Party 15%

Men7

Unisex28

Women65

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,951

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#5,210

PerfumerFlorian Gallo

Launched—

Reviews57

Category winnerIndecent CherryHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache by Ulric de Varens is an unpretentious, playful treat for sweet fragrance fans. The first spray explodes with bright red cherry and tart sour cherry, instantly evoking fruit gummies and nostalgic cherry ice pops. Give it ten minutes. The loud sugary rush softens as a delicate touch of cher…

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Indecent Cherry opens with a loud, candy-bright cherry wrapped in almond sweetness, then softens into a rosy, vanilla-amber drydown. It reads playful, flirtatious, and very sweet, with a slightly synthetic edge that some wearers enjoy and others do not. This is the kind of cherry scent that suits nights out, cooler we…

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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 Sweet Cerise Pistache or Indecent Cherry?

Indecent Cherry takes 6 of 7 categories. Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache is rated 3.75/5 from 139 votes; Indecent Cherry is rated 3.76/5 from 884 votes. Choose Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache for a cherry and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Indecent Cherry for a sweet and cherry character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache or Indecent Cherry?

Indecent Cherry lasts longest (Indecent Cherry 72/100, Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache or Indecent Cherry?

Indecent Cherry projects furthest (Indecent Cherry 64/100, Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache and Indecent Cherry smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share cherry, sweet and nutty accords. Common notes include Cherry, Sour Cherry, Almond and Musk.

Is Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache or Indecent Cherry better for summer or winter?

For summer, Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache is the stronger pick. For winter, Indecent Cherry is the stronger pick. Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache and Indecent Cherry?

Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache has top notes of Cherry and Sour Cherry, heart notes of Pistachio and Cherry Blossom, a base of Almond, Musk and Sandalwood. Indecent Cherry has top notes of Cherry, Almond and Saffron, heart notes of Sour Cherry, Strawberry, Bulgarian Rose and Mimosa, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Musk and Benzoin.