Fragrance comparison

Ca Va vs Varensia

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 618 ratings analysed

Ca Va

Cindy C.

3.805 votes

Rank #66,237 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Varensia

Ulric de Varens

3.83613 votes

Rank #7,083 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Varensia takes 5 of 5 categories.

Ca Va
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Varensia
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.

Ca Va0/5

Varensia5/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ca VaCindy C.

VarensiaUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 31%Had 38%Want 31%

3.83/ 5 · 613 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityVarensia

SillageVarensia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value82

Category winnerVarensiaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

amber84%

fresh spicy77%

fresh69%

aromatic61%

citrus100%

fruity92%

floral84%

mossy77%

aromatic69%

powdery61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Mandarin OrangeAldehydesOrangeWatery Notes

Heart2 to 3 hours

NeroliMadagascar PepperAtlas Cedar

Base2 to 3 hours

VetiverTonka BeanAmber

Top15-30 mins

NeroliOrangeMandarin OrangeRaspberryAldehydesClovesBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Black CurrantCassisYlang YlangGeraniumRoseJasmineLotus

Base6-8+ hrs

oak mossCarnationPowdery NotesVetiverSandalwoodBenzoinLabdanumVanilla

Category winnerVarensiaLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer100

Fall60

Winter40

Day100

Night33

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Men0

Unisex16

Women84

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,237

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#7,083

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews49

Category winnerVarensiaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ca Va by Cindy C. is a crisp woody aquatic fragrance designed for men who want an uncomplicated, uplifting daily scent. It kicks off with a bright burst of mandarin orange and orange, paired with breezy watery notes and a fizzy touch of aldehydes. As the initial splash calms down, neroli and Madagascar pepper add a cl…

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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, Ca Va or Varensia?

Varensia takes 5 of 5 categories. Ca Va is rated 3.80/5 from 5 votes; Varensia is rated 3.83/5 from 613 votes. Choose Ca Va for a citrus and woody character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Varensia for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.

Which lasts longer, Ca Va or Varensia?

Varensia lasts longest (Varensia 71/100, Ca Va 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ca Va or Varensia?

Varensia projects furthest (Varensia 65/100, Ca Va 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ca Va and Varensia smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Aldehydes, Orange and Neroli.

Is Ca Va or Varensia better for summer or winter?

Ca Va suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ca Va and Varensia?

Ca Va has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Aldehydes, Orange and Watery Notes, heart notes of Neroli, Madagascar Pepper and Atlas Cedar, a base of Vetiver, Tonka Bean and Amber. 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.