Monte Kush
Extra VirgoEau de Parfum2022
Side by side
Monte Kush vs. Varanasi
Is Monte Kush better than Varanasi?
Varanasi wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
RoseOudFrankincense
fresh spicyamberoudwoodysmoky
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Monte Kush and Varanasi?
| Monte Kush | Varanasi | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2022 | 2020 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Sileno Cheloni | Giuseppe Imprezzabile |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Monte Kush and Varanasi smell?
Monte Kush
Aromatic
Rose
Fresh Spicy
Amber
Cannabis
Oud
Woody
Herbal
Varanasi
Animalic
Amber
Woody
Leather
Earthy
Smoky
Oud
Fresh Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Monte Kush and Varanasi share?
Top
Rosemary
FrankincenseNutmegSaffronCardamom
Heart
RoseFrankincenseHemp
AmbergrisCypriolJasmineRoseAmbrette
Base
Oud
Animalic NotesOudLeatherGurjumSpikenardVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Monte Kush or Varanasi?
| Monte Kush | Varanasi | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
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What do reviewers say about Monte Kush and Varanasi?
The cannabis note divides opinion. Some find it jarring. Others find it the only interesting thing in modern perfumery. They're right. Without it, Monte Kush is just another rose-oud.Monte Kush
Not mass-appealing or office-safe. Varanasi demands commitment from the wearer and tolerance from those nearby. The animalic and leather components sit close to the skin but never fully retreat.Varanasi
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