Varanasi
Meo FusciuniEau de Parfum2020
Side by side
Varanasi vs. Bois d‘Oud
Varanasi rates higher with the community.
The essentials
At a glance
| Varanasi | Bois d‘Oud | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2020 | 2012 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Giuseppe Imprezzabile | — |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Varanasi
Animalic
Amber
Woody
Leather
Earthy
Smoky
Oud
Fresh Spicy
Bois d‘Oud
Woody
Fruity
Amber
Sweet
Oud
Powdery
Vanilla
Earthy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
FrankincenseNutmegSaffronCardamom
Fruity NotesFresh note
Heart
AmbergrisCypriolJasmineRoseAmbrette
JasmineRoseCinnamonSpicy Notes
Base
Animalic NotesOudLeatherGurjumSpikenardVetiver
OudSaffronVanillaMuskCuminPapyrus
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Varanasi | Bois d‘Oud | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
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
Here's what nobody tells you: this isn't the oud for beginners. It's for the person who's done the research, knows the price, and doesn't flinch. Bois d'Oud earns its reputation on the drydown.Bois d‘Oud