Fragrance comparison

Atmysphere vs Varensia

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 636 ratings analysed

3 wins

Atmysphere

4.4323 votes

Rank #19,791 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Varensia

Ulric de Varens

3.83613 votes

Rank #7,781 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Atmysphere takes 3 of 5 categories.

Atmysphere
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Varensia
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking.

Atmysphere3/5

Varensia2/5

Ratings & consensus: Atmysphere
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Atmysphere
Sillage & projection: Atmysphere
Value for money: Varensia
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Varensia

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AtmysphereAtmysphere

VarensiaUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.43/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 15%Had 8%Want 77%

3.83/ 5 · 613 votes

Category winnerAtmysphereRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

61%Love

30%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityAtmysphere

SillageAtmysphere

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value82

Category winnerVarensiaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody92%

sweet84%

warm spicy77%

amber69%

aromatic61%

citrus100%

fruity92%

floral84%

mossy77%

aromatic69%

powdery61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both fruity and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RaspberryPlumBlackberryBlack CurrantBergamotCitruses

Heart

RoseJasmineGeraniumLavenderChili PepperClovesResinsAnise

Base

Cashmere MuskMuskPatchouliVanillaSandalwoodAmberTonka BeanIncense

Top15-30 mins

NeroliOrangeMandarin OrangeRaspberryAldehydesClovesBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Black CurrantCassisYlang YlangGeraniumRoseJasmineLotus

Base6-8+ hrs

oak mossCarnationPowdery NotesVetiverSandalwoodBenzoinLabdanumVanilla

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Black Currant, Bergamot and Rose. Durations are only published for Varensia, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer56

Fall100

Winter89

Day100

Night88

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day72

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex33

Women50

Men0

Unisex16

Women84

Casual 35%Date 29%Work 19%Party 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,791

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#7,781

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews49

Category winnerVarensiaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Atmysphere opens with dark berries, soft citrus and a resinous amber glow, then turns sweeter and more floral as rose, lavender and spice come through. In wear it often reads woody, smooth and gently creamy, with a noticeable sweet-fruity trail. Despite the men’s marketing, it can come across quite unisex, even slight…

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Varensia by Ulric de Varens is an unapologetic, retro chypre that balances bright citrus with dense, earthy forest moss. The first spritz unleashes crisp aldehydes, bitter neroli, and tangy mandarin orange before settling into ripe black currant and sweet cassis. As the initial sharpness fades, a heart of spiced carna…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Atmysphere or Varensia?

Atmysphere takes 3 of 5 categories. Atmysphere is rated 4.43/5 from 23 votes; Varensia is rated 3.83/5 from 613 votes. Choose Atmysphere for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Varensia for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking.

Which lasts longer, Atmysphere or Varensia?

Atmysphere lasts longest (Atmysphere 77/100, Varensia 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Atmysphere or Varensia?

Atmysphere projects furthest (Atmysphere 70/100, Varensia 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Atmysphere and Varensia smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and aromatic accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Black Currant, Bergamot and Rose.

Is Atmysphere or Varensia better for summer or winter?

Atmysphere suits daytime wear; Varensia suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Atmysphere and Varensia?

Atmysphere has top notes of Raspberry, Plum, Blackberry and Black Currant, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Geranium and Lavender, a base of Cashmere Musk, Musk, Patchouli and Vanilla. Varensia has top notes of Neroli, Orange, Mandarin Orange and Raspberry, heart notes of Black Currant, Cassis, Ylang Ylang and Geranium, a base of oak moss, Carnation, Powdery Notes and Vetiver.