What does it smell like?
It smells mostly warm spicy and vanilla. Bergamot and grapefruit at the top, incense and clove in the middle and vanilla and patchouli at the base.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Variety notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About Richard James Variety EDC
Richard James is the house behind Variety EDC. It comes as Eau de Cologne.
How long it lasts
This is a long lasting scent: expect about 6 to 9 hours on skin. Eau de Cologne is the lightest strength, so a shorter wear time is normal. It lasts about as long as Clive Christian Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber and Nishane Ani. Base notes like vanilla and patchouli are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Day or night?
This is more of an evening scent: it shines at dinners, dates and nights out. Its warm spicy side feels cosy and rich after dark. For daytime, Nishane Ani is a lighter match.
Variety price and value
In Europe it costs about €37, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs less than Clive Christian Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber and Frederic Malle Portrait Of A Lady.
How far it spreads
Its sillage is medium. People near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Clive Christian Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber and Nishane Ani spread further.
Who will like Variety
The strongest accord is warm spicy (100%), followed by vanilla and amber. You will probably like it if you enjoy warm spicy and vanilla smells and notes like incense and vanilla. Less obvious notes include cardamom and cedar. Perfume fans rate it 3.99 out of 5.
Variety dupes and alternatives
These perfumes have a close smell: Clive Christian Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber (8 shared notes), Nishane Ani (6 shared notes), Lattafa Velvet Oud (6 shared notes) and Frederic Malle Portrait Of A Lady (7 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Nishane Ani starts from €18.
More questions
Is Variety good for summer?
It is better in winter. In hot weather it can feel heavy.
Can men wear Variety?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.