Varanasi by Meo Fusciuni

Name: Varanasi
Brand: Meo Fusciuni
Rating: 7.7 (103 reviews)

2020unisex

Perfumer: Giuseppe Imprezzabile a.k.a. Meo Fusciuni

7.7/10

103 ratingsMost rate it 8 of 10

Varanasi by Meo Fusciuni is a widely worn Animal Spicy perfume for women and men. Varanasi came out in 2020. The composition is by Giuseppe Imprezzabile a.k.a. Meo Fusciuni. The top notes include Cardamom, Saffron, Frankincense and Nutmeg; middle notes include Jasmine, Ambergris, Rose and Papyrus; base notes include Leather, Vetiver, Oud and Gurjum balsam. Most wearers reach for it in autumn and winter. Most wearers rate it very long-lasting, with an enormous sillage.

At a glance

Longevity: Most rate it 8/10: very long-lasting
Sillage: Most rate it 8/10: enormous
Best seasons: Autumn and winter (72% of season votes)
Worn by: Mostly men, 55% of votes
Smells mainly: animal, spicy, smoky

Review

Main accords

Fragrance pyramid

17 notes

Varanasi features 17 fragrance notes across its scent pyramid.

Top notes

The opening

Heart notes

After 15 to 30 minutes

Base notes

The dry-down

Ratings

From the Aromifo community

Scent

103 ratings

7.7

Most rate it 8 of 10.

Longevity

89 ratings

8.2

Most rate it 8 of 10.

Sillage

87 ratings

7.7

Most rate it 8 of 10.

When to wear

95 season votes

Spring16%
Summer13%
Autumn36%
Winter36%

Who wears it

Men55%
Unisex18%
Women27%

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