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Hermès Barenia vs John Varvatos

Hermès Barenia and John Varvatos compared side by side: accords, longevity, sillage and value, so you can pick with confidence.

BareniaHermès20243.9★
80% alikevs
John VarvatosJohn Varvatos20083.9★

The difference in plain words

Barenia and John Varvatos are very similar; both have Patchouli. Barenia leans more oud, while John Varvatos leans honey.

Longer lastingBarenia
Stronger projectionBarenia
Better perceived valueBarenia
More of a night scentBarenia

Accords

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AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →
● Barenia ● John Varvatos
WoodyFruitySweetPatchouliWarm SpicyFloralEarthyHoney
Both share: Patchouli
Only in Barenia: Miracle Berry · Bergamot · White Ginger Lily · Akigalawood · Oak
Only in John Varvatos: Georgian Apricot · Damask Plum · Mandarin Orange · Turkish Rose · Lily · Egyptian Jasmine · Mango Blossom · Honey +2

Community votes

Barenia ← · → John Varvatos
Time of day
day
night
Season
spring
summer
fall
winter
Value
way overpriced
overpriced
ok
good value
great value
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Sillage
intimate
moderate
strong
enormous
Not enough votes for the right fragrance here.
Longevity
very weak
weak
moderate
long lasting
eternal
Not enough votes for the right fragrance here.
Gender
female
more female
unisex
more male
male
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Metrics

0–100, with delta
Longevity
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LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →
Barenia +60
60
0
Sillage / projection
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ProjectionHow far the scent radiates from your skin while you stand still. The 'sillage / projection' votes on fragrance pages blend the two, so read them as overall reach.More in Learn →
Barenia +42
42
0
Price valueBarenia +45
45
0
Night-nessBarenia +5
39
34
Gender lean (♀→♂)
Feminine
Masculine
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