Varanasi
Meo FusciuniEau de Parfum2020
Side by side
Varanasi vs. London
Varanasi peaks in winter, while London belongs to fall. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
The essentials
At a glance
| Varanasi | London | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2020 | 2013 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Giuseppe Imprezzabile | Yann Vasnier |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Varanasi
Animalic
Amber
Woody
Leather
Earthy
Smoky
Oud
Fresh Spicy
London
Warm Spicy
Fresh Spicy
Smoky
Woody
Amber
Leather
Aromatic
Oud
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
FrankincenseNutmegSaffronCardamom
CuminSaffronBlack PepperCoffeeCoriander SeedCardamom
Heart
AmbergrisCypriolJasmineRoseAmbrette
IncenseLabdanumJasmineGeranium
Base
Animalic NotesOudLeatherGurjumSpikenardVetiver
OudBirchCedarMuskAmyris
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Varanasi | London | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
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
This is the Tom Ford for people who want to be remembered, not just liked. The cumin opens sharp, almost confrontational, then smoke and oud take over. It lasts and it projects.London