Fragrance comparison

Barbae vs Eau de Varens N° 3

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 41 ratings analysed

Barbae

Olfactum

4.504 votes

Rank #47,503 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

66%scent match

Closely related

Eau de Varens N° 3

Ulric de Varens

3.8137 votes

Rank #34,834 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Barbae
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Eau de Varens N° 3
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Barbae2/4

Eau de Varens N° 32/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Barbae
Sillage & projection: Barbae
Value for money: Eau de Varens N° 3
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Eau de Varens N° 3

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BarbaeOlfactum

Eau de Varens N° 3Ulric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 44%Had 0%Want 56%

3.81/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 38%Had 29%Want 33%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

24%Love

49%Like

11%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

37 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity39

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityBarbae

SillageBarbae

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value72

Category winnerEau de Varens N° 3Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

green77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

citrus100%

aromatic83%

green65%

fresh spicy48%

woody30%

Scent match66%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

AmbergrisSilver FirAppleBergamotLemonLavenderMandarin OrangePetitgrainPink PepperMuskOakmossPineapple

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

LemonVerbenaLimeMandarin Orange

Heart1.5-3 hrs

MintAppleLavenderPalisander RosewoodBlack Pepper

Base3-5 hrs

MuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesApple, Lemon, Lavender and Mandarin Orange. Durations are only published for Eau de Varens N° 3, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring65

Summer100

Fall15

Winter10

Day100

Night18

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Men0

Unisex89

Women11

Casual 48%Work 37%Date 8%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,503

PerfumerBarry Southers

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#34,834

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerEau de Varens N° 3Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Olfactum Barbae opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, lemon, and fresh mint, immediately establishing a crisp, outdoorsy character. As the initial brightness settles, a distinct green profile emerges, driven by silver fir, pine, and lavender. This aromatic blend creates a texture resembling a damp forest floor rather …

Reviews →

The first spray gives a sudden rush of cold energy. Tart green lime and acidic lemon dominate the air right away. Crushed lemon verbena follows closely, adding an herbal sharpness that cuts through muggy air. Within fifteen minutes, the sour edges soften. Crisp spearmint and clean lavender emerge to create an invigora…

Reviews →

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, Barbae or Eau de Varens N° 3?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Barbae is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes; Eau de Varens N° 3 is rated 3.81/5 from 37 votes. Choose Barbae for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Eau de Varens N° 3 for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Barbae or Eau de Varens N° 3?

Barbae lasts longest (Barbae 60/100, Eau de Varens N° 3 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Barbae or Eau de Varens N° 3?

Barbae projects furthest (Barbae 63/100, Eau de Varens N° 3 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Barbae and Eau de Varens N° 3 smell similar?

Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and green accords. Common notes include Apple, Lemon, Lavender and Mandarin Orange.

Is Barbae or Eau de Varens N° 3 better for summer or winter?

Barbae suits day or night wear; Eau de Varens N° 3 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Barbae and Eau de Varens N° 3?

Barbae features Ambergris, Silver Fir, Apple, Bergamot and Lemon. Eau de Varens N° 3 has top notes of Lemon, Verbena, Lime and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Mint, Apple, Lavender and Palisander Rosewood, a base of Musk and Sandalwood.