Fragrance comparison

Varens Sweet Pomme d'Amour vs Desert Doré

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

Updated 26 Oct 2026 146 ratings analysed

Varens Sweet Pomme d'Amour

Ulric de Varens

3.98125 votes

Rank #17,329 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Desert Doré

LPDO

3.4821 votes

Rank #22,693 FruityMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Desert Doré takes 3 of 5 categories.

Varens Sweet Pomme d'Amour
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Desert Doré
Choose it for a fruity and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Varens Sweet Pomme d'Amour2/5

Desert Doré3/5

Ratings & consensus: Varens Sweet Pomme d'Amour
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Desert Doré
Sillage & projection: Desert Doré
Value for money: Desert Doré
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Varens Sweet Pomme d'Amour

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Varens Sweet Pomme d'AmourUlric de Varens

Desert DoréLPDO

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 125 votes

Have 47%Had 11%Want 42%

3.48/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 43%Had 2%Want 54%

Category winnerVarens Sweet Pomme d'AmourRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

41%Like

19%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

125 votes

40%Love

33%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

13%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity44

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityDesert Doré

SillageDesert Doré

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value85

Category winnerDesert DoréBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity83%

vanilla65%

fresh48%

caramel30%

fruity100%

musky92%

amber84%

citrus77%

fresh69%

rose61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both fruity and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Red FruitsLemon

Heart1.5-3 hrs

SugarApplePeony

Base3-6 hrs

CaramelVanillaMusk

Top

Red FruitsBergamotApple

Heart

AmbergrisJasmineRose

Base

CaramelMuskCashmere Wood

InformationalShared notesRed Fruits, Apple, Caramel and Musk. Durations are only published for Varens Sweet Pomme d'Amour, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter55

Day100

Night37

Spring89

Summer100

Fall44

Winter22

Day100

Night57

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex5

Women93

Casual 43%Work 23%Party 19%Date 15%

Men0

Unisex62

Women38

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,329

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#22,693

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerVarens Sweet Pomme d'AmourHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ulric de Varens Sweet Pomme d'Amour delivers an instant rush of sugary carnival nostalgia. The lemon zest hits first. A splash of tart red fruits keeps the opening crisp, preventing the sugar from turning syrupy right away. Within twenty minutes, crunchy red apple dipped in melted sugar steps forward, backed by a mild…

Reviews →

Desert Doré by LPDO is a modern floral fruity composition that shines in warm weather. It opens with a bright splash of red fruits and bergamot, leading into a heart of jasmine and rose. The base relies on caramel and cashmere wood to provide a soft, sweet finish. It is a versatile choice for anyone seeking a casual, …

Reviews →

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 Pomme d'Amour or Desert Doré?

Desert Doré takes 3 of 5 categories. Varens Sweet Pomme d'Amour is rated 3.98/5 from 125 votes; Desert Doré is rated 3.48/5 from 21 votes. Choose Varens Sweet Pomme d'Amour for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Desert Doré for a fruity and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Varens Sweet Pomme d'Amour or Desert Doré?

Desert Doré lasts longest (Desert Doré 61/100, Varens Sweet Pomme d'Amour 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Varens Sweet Pomme d'Amour or Desert Doré?

Desert Doré projects furthest (Desert Doré 56/100, Varens Sweet Pomme d'Amour 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Varens Sweet Pomme d'Amour and Desert Doré smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and fresh accords. Common notes include Red Fruits, Apple, Caramel and Musk.

Is Varens Sweet Pomme d'Amour or Desert Doré better for summer or winter?

Varens Sweet Pomme d'Amour suits daytime wear; Desert Doré suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Varens Sweet Pomme d'Amour and Desert Doré?

Varens Sweet Pomme d'Amour has top notes of Red Fruits and Lemon, heart notes of Sugar, Apple and Peony, a base of Caramel, Vanilla and Musk. Desert Doré has top notes of Red Fruits, Bergamot and Apple, heart notes of Ambergris, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Caramel, Musk and Cashmere Wood.