Fragrance comparison

Varens Sweet Pomme d'Amour vs Vaniglia Strawberry 81

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

Updated 26 Oct 2026 127 ratings analysed

2 wins

Varens Sweet Pomme d'Amour

Ulric de Varens

3.98125 votes

Rank #17,329 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Vaniglia Strawberry 81

The Dua Brand

2.002 votes

Rank #72,140 SweetMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Varens Sweet Pomme d'Amour takes 2 of 2 categories.

Varens Sweet Pomme d'Amour
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vaniglia Strawberry 81
Choose it for a sweet and musky character.

Varens Sweet Pomme d'Amour2/2

Vaniglia Strawberry 810/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Varens Sweet Pomme d'Amour
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

Vaniglia Strawberry 81The Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 125 votes

Have 47%Had 11%Want 42%

2.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 23%Had 14%Want 64%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

100%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity44

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate25

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value75

Category winnerVarens Sweet Pomme d'AmourBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity83%

vanilla65%

fresh48%

caramel30%

sweet100%

musky90%

amber80%

fruity70%

floral60%

powdery50%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both sweet and fruity

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

Italian LemonFreesiaApple

Heart

MuskNectarine blossomOrange BlossomMarshmallowStrawberryRaspberryVanillaCoconut

Base

AmbroxanCaramelOrchid

InformationalShared notesLemon, Apple, Caramel and Vanilla. 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

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex5

Women93

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

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,329

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#72,140

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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…

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Vaniglia Strawberry 81 opens with a bright lemon and apple lift, then settles into a sugary strawberry-vanilla heart with marshmallow, musk, and soft florals. It reads as a sweet, fruity gourmand first, with a powdery amber base that can feel creamy and plush rather than sharp. This is likely to suit shoppers who enjo…

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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 Pomme d'Amour or Vaniglia Strawberry 81?

Varens Sweet Pomme d'Amour takes 2 of 2 categories. Varens Sweet Pomme d'Amour is rated 3.98/5 from 125 votes; Vaniglia Strawberry 81 is rated 2.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Varens Sweet Pomme d'Amour for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vaniglia Strawberry 81 for a sweet and musky character.

Do Varens Sweet Pomme d'Amour and Vaniglia Strawberry 81 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Lemon, Apple, Caramel and Vanilla.

Is Varens Sweet Pomme d'Amour or Vaniglia Strawberry 81 better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Varens Sweet Pomme d'Amour and Vaniglia Strawberry 81?

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. Vaniglia Strawberry 81 has top notes of Italian Lemon, Freesia and Apple, heart notes of Musk, Nectarine blossom, Orange Blossom and Marshmallow, a base of Ambroxan, Caramel and Orchid.