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Varens Original African Queen by Ulric de Varens
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Varens Original African Queen

Ulric de Varens · Female

Varens Original African Queen is a warm spicy amber floral fragrance that punches well above its modest drugstore price tag. Composed by master nose Pierre Bourdon in 200…

ResinsSpicy NotesCarnationAgarwood (oud)BergamotFloral Notes
LONGEVITY71
SILLAGE66
RATING4.0
RANK#20326
GENDER Any Masculine Feminine Unisex
HOUSE Any Same house Other houses
SHARED NOTES Any 2+ 3+
PERFORMANCE Any Close Louder Quieter
SEASON Any Warm Cool
MATCH ON Notes Opening Dry-down Performance Accords

20 matches to Varens Original African Queen, closest first.

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The Spirit of Dubai

Diwan

Shares Agarwood (oud), Carnation, Resins.

Rank #25,325 4.5 rating Unisex

Diwan by The Spirit of Dubai hits skin with heavy incense, dark smoke, and raw Indian oud. Sweet dewberry and ripe plum soften the opening bite before…

88 LONGEVITY Eternal
80 SILLAGE Enormous
88 LOVE / HATE Loved
28 PRICE VALUE Pricey
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53
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Ajmal

Ajmal II

Shares Agarwood (oud), Carnation, Bergamot.

Rank #34,334 4.1 rating Unisex

Ajmal II is a warm, spicy rose fragrance with a classic Middle Eastern texture. The opening reads citrusy and aromatic, then rose and carnation take o…

86 LONGEVITY Eternal
77 SILLAGE Enormous
77 LOVE / HATE Liked
55 PRICE VALUE Fair
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51
MATCH

Pola

Galantom

Shares Carnation, Resins, Bergamot.

Rank #67,804 2.5 rating Male

Pola Galantom opens with a sharp flash of aldehydes and bright bergamot before settling into a dry, vintage chypre structure. The heart brings spicy c…

20 LONGEVITY Very weak
25 SILLAGE Intimate
38 LOVE / HATE Divisive
— PRICE VALUE Not scored
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47
MATCH

The Spirit of Dubai

Baz

Shares Agarwood (oud), Carnation, Bergamot.

Rank #25,272 4.3 rating Unisex

Baz by The Spirit of Dubai hits skin with a massive blast of dark leather, cracked black pepper, and bitter coffee. It settles into a heavy resinous c…

87 LONGEVITY Eternal
84 SILLAGE Enormous
83 LOVE / HATE Loved
26 PRICE VALUE Pricey
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53
MATCH

Oriflame

Mysterial Oud

Shares Agarwood (oud), Carnation, Floral Notes.

Rank #10,759 3.9 rating Female

Mysterial Oud is a bold rose, carnation and oud fragrance with a sweet oriental feel. Wearers often describe it as loud, powdery, smoky and slightly o…

63 LONGEVITY Long
59 SILLAGE Strong
71 LOVE / HATE Liked
71 PRICE VALUE Good value
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52
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Atelier Segall & Barutti

Dark Rose

Shares Agarwood (oud), Carnation, Bergamot.

Rank #34,222 4.3 rating Unisex

Atelier Segall & Barutti launched Dark Rose in 2016 as a unisex blend built around Damask rose, agarwood, and carnation. The opening hits skin with a…

72 LONGEVITY Long
54 SILLAGE Strong
82 LOVE / HATE Loved
63 PRICE VALUE Good value
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51
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Al Haramain Perfumes

Amiri Collection

Shares Agarwood (oud), Resins, Floral Notes.

Rank #50,906 5.0 rating Unisex

Amiri Collection is a unisex, ambery floral with a classic Middle Eastern feel. Expect a rich rose tone (Taif rose) threaded through warm resins, wood…

— LONGEVITY Not scored
— SILLAGE Not scored
100 LOVE / HATE Loved
75 PRICE VALUE Good value
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51
MATCH

Nejma

Nejma 4

Shares Agarwood (oud), Resins, Bergamot.

Rank #14,241 3.7 rating Female

Nejma 4 is a bold, old-school floral oriental built around narcissus, rose, jasmine and a mossy oud base. It opens bright but quickly turns rich, spic…

70 LONGEVITY Long
69 SILLAGE Strong
68 LOVE / HATE Liked
30 PRICE VALUE Pricey
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51
MATCH

Byermia

Ankura

Shares Agarwood (oud), Resins, Bergamot.

Rank #22,289 3.5 rating Unisex

Ankura by Byermia is a bracing, unisex citrus aromatic fragrance that channels the raw spirit of a young plant. Launched in 2023, it relies on sharp l…

81 LONGEVITY Eternal
77 SILLAGE Enormous
69 LOVE / HATE Liked
50 PRICE VALUE Fair
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51
MATCH

Amyi

Amyi VI

Shares Agarwood (oud), Carnation, Bergamot.

Rank #10,019 4.2 rating Female

Amyi VI leans into the classic pairing of dark rose and oud to create a dense, woody, and resinous scent profile. Designed by Cleber Bozzi for the 201…

74 LONGEVITY Long
63 SILLAGE Strong
80 LOVE / HATE Liked
40 PRICE VALUE Pricey
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51
MATCH

Trish McEvoy

9 Oud

Shares Agarwood (oud), Resins, Bergamot.

Rank #50,760 3.8 rating Female

9 Oud by Trish McEvoy is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. 9 Oud was launched in 2014. Top notes are Bergamot and Red Berries; middle notes are R…

68 LONGEVITY Long
75 SILLAGE Strong
69 LOVE / HATE Liked
25 PRICE VALUE Pricey
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51
MATCH

Matin Martin

SHAHAMA EAU DE PARFUM

Shares Agarwood (oud), Carnation, Spicy Notes.

Rank #29,021 4.2 rating Male

Shahama Eau De Parfum opens with a sharp burst of ozonic freshness fused with tart fruity notes and crushed black pepper spices. As the spray warms on…

74 LONGEVITY Long
64 SILLAGE Strong
80 LOVE / HATE Liked
65 PRICE VALUE Good value
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51
MATCH

Floris

Leather Oud

Shares Agarwood (oud), Carnation, Bergamot.

Rank #2,396 4.2 rating Unisex

Floris Leather Oud opens with a sharp burst of bitter bergamot alongside raw, newly tanned leather. Within twenty minutes, the citrus fades, allowing…

74 LONGEVITY Long
64 SILLAGE Strong
81 LOVE / HATE Loved
43 PRICE VALUE Fair
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51
MATCH

Humiecki & Graef

Blask

Shares Agarwood (oud), Resins, Floral Notes.

Rank #8,626 3.9 rating Unisex

Humiecki & Graef Blask is an adventurous woody scent that opens with a tart splash of dry red wine, crisp bay leaf, and bitter green walnut shells. As…

77 LONGEVITY Long
72 SILLAGE Strong
74 LOVE / HATE Liked
49 PRICE VALUE Fair
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51
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Possets Perfume

Summer (Mucha) Perfume Oil

Shares Carnation, Resins, Spicy Notes.

Rank #49,690 4.3 rating Unisex

Possets Perfume Summer (Mucha) Perfume Oil delivers a sun-warmed, spicy herbal profile built on a dense botanical carrier base. Ginger hits immediatel…

70 LONGEVITY Long
50 SILLAGE Moderate
83 LOVE / HATE Loved
50 PRICE VALUE Fair
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50
MATCH

Adyan by Anfar

Ehsas Rae'e

Shares Agarwood (oud), Resins, Floral Notes.

Rank #53,515 4.0 rating Unisex

Ehsas Rae'e by Adyan by Anfar is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women and men. Ehsas Rae'e was launched in 2019. Top notes are Saffron, Pimento Seeds…

80 LONGEVITY Long
64 SILLAGE Strong
75 LOVE / HATE Liked
94 PRICE VALUE Great value
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50
MATCH

Siberian Wellness

1 PRIMUM

Shares Agarwood (oud), Resins, Spicy Notes.

Rank #46,786 4.1 rating Unisex

1 PRIMUM is a smoky leather oud with a bright mandarin opening and a peppery edge. It starts sharp and warm, then settles into rose, amber, resins, an…

68 LONGEVITY Long
59 SILLAGE Strong
78 LOVE / HATE Liked
59 PRICE VALUE Fair
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ACCORDS

Amber, Oud, Citrus

50
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Penhaligon's

As Sawira

Shares Agarwood (oud), Carnation, Bergamot.

Rank #2,727 4.0 rating Unisex

As Sawira is a warm saffron, rose and oud fragrance with a polished Penhaligon's finish and a darker resinous base. Reviewers often describe a strong,…

73 LONGEVITY Long
66 SILLAGE Strong
78 LOVE / HATE Liked
46 PRICE VALUE Fair
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50
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Penhaligon's

Oud de Nil

Shares Agarwood (oud), Resins, Bergamot.

Rank #6,807 3.8 rating Female

Oud de Nil is a polished rose oud with a bright citrus lift, soft florals, papyrus, amber and dry woods. Reviewers often describe it as well blended,…

74 LONGEVITY Long
68 SILLAGE Strong
74 LOVE / HATE Liked
48 PRICE VALUE Fair
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No shared top notes

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ACCORDS

Amber, Floral, Oud

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