Fragrance comparison

Aqua Sextius vs Varens Original Spring Tea

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 7 Nov 2026 941 ratings analysed

3 wins

Aqua Sextius

Jul et Mad Paris

3.98921 votes

Rank #1,800 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Varens Original Spring Tea

Ulric de Varens

3.2020 votes

Rank #59,753 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aqua Sextius takes 3 of 4 categories.

Aqua Sextius
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.
Varens Original Spring Tea
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Aqua Sextius3/4

Varens Original Spring Tea1/4

Ratings & consensus: Aqua Sextius
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Aqua Sextius
Sillage & projection: Varens Original Spring Tea
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Aqua Sextius

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Aqua SextiusJul et Mad Paris

Varens Original Spring TeaUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 921 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

3.20/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 26%Had 28%Want 46%

Category winnerAqua SextiusRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

31%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

654 votes

0%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

40%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate55

Category winners

LongevityAqua Sextius

SillageVarens Original Spring Tea

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

marine77%

sweet69%

fruity61%

citrus100%

green91%

woody83%

fresh spicy74%

fresh65%

musky56%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

GrapefruitBergamotTeaMandarin OrangeOrangeMimosa

Heart

Sea NotesFigPine Tree NeedlesWhite Flowers

Base

MuskOakmossCedarAmberLabdanumGuaiac Wood

Top15-30 mins

OrangeGrapefruitBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

TeaLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base4-6 hrs

Virginia CedarMuskOakmoss

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Tea and Orange. Durations are only published for Varens Original Spring Tea, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring81

Summer100

Fall14

Winter5

Day–

Night–

Spring71

Summer100

Fall14

Winter14

Day100

Night13

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men31

Unisex58

Women11

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,800

PerfumerCécile Zarokian

Launched—

Reviews132

Overall rank#59,753

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerAqua SextiusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aqua Sextius is a woody aquatic that brings a bright, juicy blend of grapefruit and fig to the skin. It feels like a sunny day in Provence, moving from tart citrus to a resinous, pine-shaded base. This versatile, unisex fragrance shines in warm spring and summer weather, making it a reliable pick for daily wear in the…

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Varens Original Spring Tea delivers a crisp burst of chilled refreshment. The bitter grapefruit hits immediately. Tart bergamot and sweet orange follow right behind, kicking off an airy citrus profile that cuts through sticky morning humidity. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus bite softens into an earthy steamed gree…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Aqua Sextius or Varens Original Spring Tea?

Aqua Sextius takes 3 of 4 categories. Aqua Sextius is rated 3.98/5 from 921 votes; Varens Original Spring Tea is rated 3.20/5 from 20 votes. Choose Aqua Sextius for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer. Choose Varens Original Spring Tea for a citrus and green character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aqua Sextius or Varens Original Spring Tea?

Aqua Sextius lasts longest (Aqua Sextius 73/100, Varens Original Spring Tea 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aqua Sextius or Varens Original Spring Tea?

Varens Original Spring Tea projects furthest (Varens Original Spring Tea 66/100, Aqua Sextius 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aqua Sextius and Varens Original Spring Tea smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Tea and Orange.

Is Aqua Sextius or Varens Original Spring Tea better for summer or winter?

Varens Original Spring Tea suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aqua Sextius and Varens Original Spring Tea?

Aqua Sextius has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Tea and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Sea Notes, Fig, Pine Tree Needles and White Flowers, a base of Musk, Oakmoss, Cedar and Amber. Varens Original Spring Tea has top notes of Orange, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Tea, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose, a base of Virginia Cedar, Musk and Oakmoss.