Fragrance comparison

Varensia vs Dan Dana

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 633 ratings analysed

5 wins

Varensia

Ulric de Varens

3.83613 votes

Rank #7,781 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Dan Dana

Nabeel

3.3020 votes

Rank #46,039 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Varensia takes 5 of 5 categories.

Varensia
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection.
Dan Dana
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Varensia5/5

Dan Dana0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VarensiaUlric de Varens

Dan DanaNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 613 votes

3.30/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 38%Had 2%Want 60%

Category winnerVarensiaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

10%Love

55%Like

10%Ok

5%Dislike

20%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityVarensia

SillageVarensia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value78

Category winnerVarensiaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fruity92%

floral84%

mossy77%

aromatic69%

powdery61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

citrus70%

lavender60%

ozonic50%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

NeroliOrangeMandarin OrangeRaspberryAldehydesClovesBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Black CurrantCassisYlang YlangGeraniumRoseJasmineLotus

Base6-8+ hrs

oak mossCarnationPowdery NotesVetiverSandalwoodBenzoinLabdanumVanilla

Top

LavenderJuniper BerriesBergamotCitrusesBlack CurrantLemonGrapefruitCoriander

Heart

Violet LeafBlack PepperBay LeafCedarLeatherClovesGeraniumCypress

Base

MuskAmberVetiverGuaiac WoodSandalwoodTonka BeanRaspberryMoss

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Cloves, Bergamot and Black Currant. Durations are only published for Varensia, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day72

Night100

Spring100

Summer78

Fall100

Winter44

Day100

Night44

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex16

Women84

Casual 35%Date 29%Work 19%Party 16%

Men10

Unisex50

Women40

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,781

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews49

Overall rank#46,039

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerVarensiaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Varensia by Ulric de Varens is an unapologetic, retro chypre that balances bright citrus with dense, earthy forest moss. The first spritz unleashes crisp aldehydes, bitter neroli, and tangy mandarin orange before settling into ripe black currant and sweet cassis. As the initial sharpness fades, a heart of spiced carna…

Reviews →

Dan Dana by Nabeel is an aromatic spicy perfume that combines sharp Mediterranean citrus fruits with dry woods and herbal undertones. Ideal for warm spring and summer afternoons, it wraps the skin in a crisp breeze of lavender, juniper berries, and cedar. It leans away from modern sugary profiles, appealing to those w…

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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, Varensia or Dan Dana?

Varensia takes 5 of 5 categories. Varensia is rated 3.83/5 from 613 votes; Dan Dana is rated 3.30/5 from 20 votes. Choose Varensia for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Choose Dan Dana for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Varensia or Dan Dana?

Varensia lasts longest (Varensia 71/100, Dan Dana 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Varensia or Dan Dana?

Varensia projects furthest (Varensia 65/100, Dan Dana 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Varensia and Dan Dana smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Cloves, Bergamot and Black Currant.

Is Varensia or Dan Dana better for summer or winter?

Varensia suits evening wear; Dan Dana suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Varensia and Dan Dana?

Varensia has top notes of Neroli, Orange, Mandarin Orange and Raspberry, heart notes of Black Currant, Cassis, Ylang Ylang and Geranium, a base of oak moss, Carnation, Powdery Notes and Vetiver. Dan Dana has top notes of Lavender, Juniper Berries, Bergamot and Citruses, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Black Pepper, Bay Leaf and Cedar, a base of Musk, Amber, Vetiver and Guaiac Wood.