Raspberry Ripple
Jo Malone LondonEau de Cologne2025
Side by side
Raspberry Ripple vs. Varens Original Russian Legend
Is Raspberry Ripple better than Varens Original Russian Legend?
Varens Original Russian Legend rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Gender alignment
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 Raspberry Ripple and Varens Original Russian Legend?
| Raspberry Ripple | Varens Original Russian Legend | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Cologne | — |
| Launched | 2025 | 2008 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | — | Pierre Bourdon |
| Best season | — | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Raspberry Ripple and Varens Original Russian Legend smell?
Raspberry Ripple
Fruity
Sweet
Musky
Fresh
Soft Spicy
Varens Original Russian Legend
Smoky
Leather
Woody
Amber
Warm Spicy
Animalic
White Floral
Citrus
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Raspberry Ripple and Varens Original Russian Legend share?
Top
Blackcurrant
LimeGrapefruitOrange Blossom
Heart
Raspberry
Spicy NotesRoseJasmine
Base
White Musk
LeatherWoody NotesIncense
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Raspberry Ripple or Varens Original Russian Legend?
| Raspberry Ripple | Varens Original Russian Legend | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Raspberry Ripple and Varens Original Russian Legend?
Raspberry Ripple doesn't linger for hours. It arrives, makes its case, and exits gracefully. The longevity is modest, with the raspberry and musk wearing down within a few hours rather than lasting.Raspberry Ripple
The smoke leans warm, not aggressive. Leather that whispers. Incense that sits in a corner, not the whole room. It's that friend who never raises their voice but somehow everyone listens. Bold, yes.Varens Original Russian Legend
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