Fragrance comparison

Be Wild vs Varensia

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 614 ratings analysed

2 wins

Be Wild

Mojo

5.001 votes

Rank #53,204 PowderyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Varensia

Ulric de Varens

3.83613 votes

Rank #7,083 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Be Wild takes 2 of 3 categories.

Be Wild
Choose it for a powdery and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Varensia
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.

Be Wild2/3

Varensia1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Be Wild
Sillage & projection: Be Wild
Value for money: Not scored
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

Be WildMojo

VarensiaUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%

3.83/ 5 · 613 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityBe Wild

SillageBe Wild

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value82

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

floral92%

woody84%

citrus77%

sweet69%

warm spicy61%

citrus100%

fruity92%

floral84%

mossy77%

aromatic69%

powdery61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both citrus, floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

NeroliBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

JasminePeonyCarnationVioletStrawberryWhite Peach

Base

PatchouliSandalwoodVetiverWhite MuskCaramelTonka BeanTolu Balsam

Top15-30 mins

NeroliOrangeMandarin OrangeRaspberryAldehydesClovesBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Black CurrantCassisYlang YlangGeraniumRoseJasmineLotus

Base6-8+ hrs

oak mossCarnationPowdery NotesVetiverSandalwoodBenzoinLabdanumVanilla

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Varensia, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex16

Women84

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,204

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#7,083

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews49

Category winnerVarensiaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Be Wild by Mojo opens with a bright burst of sparkling bergamot, sweet mandarin orange, and crisp neroli. As the zesty citrus settles, a lush bouquet of violet, peony, jasmine, and carnation emerges, sweetened by juicy strawberry and soft white peach. The dry-down turns warm, cozy, and distinctly powdery on the skin, …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Be Wild or Varensia?

Be Wild takes 2 of 3 categories. Be Wild is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Varensia is rated 3.83/5 from 613 votes. Choose Be Wild for a powdery and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Varensia for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.

Which lasts longer, Be Wild or Varensia?

Be Wild lasts longest (Be Wild 80/100, Varensia 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Be Wild or Varensia?

Be Wild projects furthest (Be Wild 75/100, Varensia 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Be Wild and Varensia smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Neroli, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Jasmine.

Is Be Wild or Varensia better for summer or winter?

Be Wild suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Be Wild and Varensia?

Be Wild has top notes of Neroli, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine, Peony, Carnation and Violet, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Vetiver and White Musk. 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.