Fragrance comparison

Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache vs Sweet Sakura

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

Updated 27 Oct 2026 143 ratings analysed

Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache

Ulric de Varens

3.75139 votes

Rank #17,951 CherrySweet

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54%scent match

Some overlap

Sweet Sakura

Indices Parfums

4.754 votes

Rank #33,901 FloralCherry

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache
Choose it for a cherry and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sweet Sakura
Choose it for a floral and cherry character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache2/4

Sweet Sakura2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Sweet Sakura
Sillage & projection: Sweet Sakura
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

Sweet SakuraIndices Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 139 votes

Have 48%Had 10%Want 42%

4.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 15%Had 6%Want 79%

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

75%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate94

Category winners

LongevitySweet Sakura

SillageSweet Sakura

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value75

Category winnerVarens Sweet Cerise PistacheBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

cherry100%

sweet88%

nutty77%

almond65%

fruity53%

woody42%

floral100%

cherry91%

vanilla83%

sweet74%

fruity65%

almond56%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both cherry, sweet 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

Notes

Cherry BlossomVanillaCherryAlmond

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCherry, Cherry Blossom 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

Summer60

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex11

Women85

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

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,951

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#33,901

PerfumerCécile Doan

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Sweet Sakura by Indices Parfums opens with a bright pop of cherry and delicate cherry blossom. As it warms on your skin, a smooth almond and vanilla base emerges, turning this into a comforting gourmand. It is a versatile choice for spring days or crisp autumn afternoons, perfect for anyone seeking a fragrance that ba…

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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 Sweet Sakura?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache is rated 3.75/5 from 139 votes; Sweet Sakura is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache for a cherry and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sweet Sakura for a floral and cherry character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache or Sweet Sakura?

Sweet Sakura lasts longest (Sweet Sakura 80/100, Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache or Sweet Sakura?

Sweet Sakura projects furthest (Sweet Sakura 75/100, Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache and Sweet Sakura smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share cherry, sweet and almond accords. Common notes include Cherry, Cherry Blossom and Almond.

Is Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache or Sweet Sakura better for summer or winter?

Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache suits daytime wear; Sweet Sakura suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache and Sweet Sakura?

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. Sweet Sakura features Cherry Blossom, Vanilla, Cherry and Almond.