Fragrance comparison

Varensia White vs Thiara

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 526 ratings analysed

3 wins

Varensia White

Ulric de Varens

3.87507 votes

Rank #8,404 White FloralVanilla

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51%scent match

Some overlap

Thiara

Marc de la Morandiere

4.0519 votes

Rank #36,445 White FloralTuberose

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Varensia White takes 3 of 6 categories.

Varensia White
Choose it for a white floral and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Thiara
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Varensia White3/6

Thiara2/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Varensia WhiteUlric de Varens

ThiaraMarc de la Morandiere

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 507 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

4.05/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 26%Had 30%Want 44%

Category winnerVarensia WhiteRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

43%Like

8%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

507 votes

26%Love

63%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageThiara

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value50

Category winnerVarensia WhiteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

vanilla92%

tuberose84%

powdery77%

sweet69%

citrus61%

white floral100%

tuberose88%

citrus77%

fruity65%

warm spicy53%

animalic42%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both white floral, tuberose and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

NeroliPeachApple

Heart2-3 hrs

TuberoseOrange Blossom

Base4-6 hrs

VanillaMuskTonka BeanSandalwood

Top15-30 mins

PeachAppleSea NotesPetitgrainLemon Leaf OilCoconut

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomTuberoseJasmineClovesPatchouliRose

Base6-8 hrs

MuskVanilla

Category winnerThiaraLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter76

Day100

Night47

Spring45

Summer100

Fall18

Winter18

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex6

Women93

Casual 38%Work 27%Date 22%Party 14%

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Casual 41%Work 31%Date 18%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,404

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews47

Overall rank#36,445

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerVarensia WhiteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Varensia White by Ulric de Varens offers a bright, accessible spin on classic white floral perfumes. The fragrance opens with a sharp flash of alcohol followed quickly by crisp green apple and sweet peach, tempered by clean neroli. Within ten minutes, lush tuberose and orange blossom take over the heart, projecting a …

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Thiara by Marc de la Morandiere opens with a bright splash of juicy peach, crisp green apple, and salty sea notes. The burst feels breezy and instantly sunny. Within fifteen minutes, the marine sharpness softens into a lush heart of creamy tuberose, orange blossom, and heady jasmine warmed by a pinch of clove. It feel…

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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 White or Thiara?

Varensia White takes 3 of 6 categories. Varensia White is rated 3.87/5 from 507 votes; Thiara is rated 4.05/5 from 19 votes. Choose Varensia White for a white floral and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Thiara for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Varensia White or Thiara?

They last about the same: Varensia White 58/100, Thiara 58/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Varensia White or Thiara?

Thiara projects furthest (Thiara 65/100, Varensia White 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Varensia White and Thiara smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, tuberose and citrus accords. Common notes include Peach, Apple, Tuberose and Orange Blossom.

Is Varensia White or Thiara better for summer or winter?

Varensia White suits daytime wear; Thiara suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Varensia White and Thiara?

Varensia White has top notes of Neroli, Peach and Apple, heart notes of Tuberose and Orange Blossom, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Tonka Bean and Sandalwood. Thiara has top notes of Peach, Apple, Sea Notes and Petitgrain, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Tuberose, Jasmine and Cloves, a base of Musk and Vanilla.