Fragrance comparison

Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache vs Pistachio & Dark Cherry

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

Updated 27 Oct 2026 144 ratings analysed

4 wins

Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache

Ulric de Varens

3.75139 votes

Rank #17,951 CherrySweet

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44%scent match

Some overlap

Pistachio & Dark Cherry

Beekman 1802

3.205 votes

Rank #64,343 SweetVanilla

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache takes 4 of 4 categories.

Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache
Choose it for a cherry and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Pistachio & Dark Cherry
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache4/4

Pistachio & Dark Cherry0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Varens Sweet Cerise PistacheUlric de Varens

Pistachio & Dark CherryBeekman 1802

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 139 votes

Have 48%Had 10%Want 42%

3.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 45%Had 0%Want 55%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

20%Love

20%Like

20%Ok

40%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity33

〰 Sillage33

♥ Love / hate55

Category winners

LongevityVarens Sweet Cerise Pistache

SillageVarens Sweet Cerise Pistache

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value17

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%

vanilla91%

nutty83%

almond74%

amber65%

caramel56%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both sweet, nutty and almond

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

AlmondSugar

Heart

PistachioCaramelCherry

Base

Bourbon VanillaCoconutAmber

InformationalShared notesCherry, Pistachio and Almond. 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

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex11

Women85

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

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,951

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#64,343

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVarens Sweet Cerise PistacheHigher 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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Pistachio & Dark Cherry by Beekman 1802 delivers a sweet, dessert-like experience. Warm almond and toasted sugar give way to a thick heart of pistachio, caramel, and cherry. Whipped coconut, bourbon vanilla, and amber ground the base. It is a cozy gourmand built for chilly afternoons and casual weekend lounging.

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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 Pistachio & Dark Cherry?

Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache takes 4 of 4 categories. Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache is rated 3.75/5 from 139 votes; Pistachio & Dark Cherry is rated 3.20/5 from 5 votes. Choose Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache for a cherry and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pistachio & Dark Cherry for a sweet and vanilla character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache or Pistachio & Dark Cherry?

Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache lasts longest (Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache 45/100, Pistachio & Dark Cherry 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache or Pistachio & Dark Cherry?

Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache projects furthest (Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache 41/100, Pistachio & Dark Cherry 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache and Pistachio & Dark Cherry smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, nutty and almond accords. Common notes include Cherry, Pistachio and Almond.

Is Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache or Pistachio & Dark Cherry better for summer or winter?

Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache suits daytime wear; Pistachio & Dark Cherry suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache and Pistachio & Dark 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. Pistachio & Dark Cherry has top notes of Almond and Sugar, heart notes of Pistachio, Caramel and Cherry, a base of Bourbon Vanilla, Coconut and Amber.