Fragrance comparison

Varens Sweet Vanille Caramel vs Lei Flower

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 285 ratings analysed

3 wins

Varens Sweet Vanille Caramel

Ulric de Varens

3.99274 votes

Rank #9,656 SweetVanilla

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37%scent match

Some overlap

Lei Flower

Providence Perfume Co.

3.4511 votes

Rank #55,101 SweetTropical

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Varens Sweet Vanille Caramel takes 3 of 5 categories.

Varens Sweet Vanille Caramel
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Lei Flower
Choose it for a sweet and tropical character. Wins on sillage & projection and note pyramid duration.

Varens Sweet Vanille Caramel3/5

Lei Flower2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Varens Sweet Vanille CaramelUlric de Varens

Lei FlowerProvidence Perfume Co.

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 274 votes

Have 49%Had 9%Want 42%

3.45/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 0%Had 8%Want 93%

Category winnerVarens Sweet Vanille CaramelRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

41%Like

16%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

274 votes

18%Love

45%Like

0%Ok

36%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityVarens Sweet Vanille Caramel

SillageLei Flower

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value87

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

vanilla83%

coconut65%

caramel48%

powdery30%

sweet100%

tropical92%

fruity84%

vanilla77%

floral69%

citrus61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both sweet and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

SyrupVanillaSugar

Heart2-3 hrs

ToffeeCoconutBrown sugar

Base3-5 hrs

VanilleMuskTonka

Top15-30 mins

Tropical FruitCaramelOrangeChamomileYuzuTarragon

Heart2-3 hrs

AlmondJasmineSugarFrangipaniYlang-Ylang

Base5-7 hrs

VanillePatchouliCacaoCoconutCassis

Category winnerLei FlowerLongest dry-down: 5-7 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring51

Summer37

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night53

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex11

Women87

Casual 44%Work 25%Date 20%Party 10%

Not enough votes yet

Casual 39%Date 28%Work 23%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,656

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews57

Overall rank#55,101

PerfumerCharna Ethier

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerVarens Sweet Vanille CaramelHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Varens Sweet Vanille Caramel by Ulric de Varens is pure dessert in a spray bottle. It delivers an immediate rush of golden syrup, melted toffee, and warm vanilla. There is no subtle mystery here. It smells unabashedly like a fresh batch of buttery chewy caramels bubbling on a stove. Within minutes, a dusting of brown …

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Lei Flower by Providence Perfume Co. takes the idea of a sunlit Hawaiian garland and spins it into a rich botanical treat. Created by artisan perfumer Charna Ethier, the opening greets you with tart yuzu citrus, juicy tropical fruit, and a surprising flick of green tarragon. Soon after, golden frangipani and yellow yl…

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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 Vanille Caramel or Lei Flower?

Varens Sweet Vanille Caramel takes 3 of 5 categories. Varens Sweet Vanille Caramel is rated 3.99/5 from 274 votes; Lei Flower is rated 3.45/5 from 11 votes. Choose Varens Sweet Vanille Caramel for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Lei Flower for a sweet and tropical character. Wins on sillage & projection and note pyramid duration.

Which lasts longer, Varens Sweet Vanille Caramel or Lei Flower?

Varens Sweet Vanille Caramel lasts longest (Varens Sweet Vanille Caramel 48/100, Lei Flower 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Varens Sweet Vanille Caramel or Lei Flower?

Lei Flower projects furthest (Lei Flower 63/100, Varens Sweet Vanille Caramel 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Varens Sweet Vanille Caramel and Lei Flower smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and vanilla accords. Common notes include Sugar, Coconut and Vanille.

Is Varens Sweet Vanille Caramel or Lei Flower better for summer or winter?

Varens Sweet Vanille Caramel suits daytime wear; Lei Flower suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Varens Sweet Vanille Caramel and Lei Flower?

Varens Sweet Vanille Caramel has top notes of Syrup, Vanilla and Sugar, heart notes of Toffee, Coconut and Brown sugar, a base of Vanille, Musk and Tonka. Lei Flower has top notes of Tropical Fruit, Caramel, Orange and Chamomile, heart notes of Almond, Jasmine, Sugar and Frangipani, a base of Vanille, Patchouli, Cacao and Coconut.