Fragrance comparison

Eau de Varens N° 3 vs Kaiak Urbe

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 1,058 ratings analysed

Eau de Varens N° 3

Ulric de Varens

3.8137 votes

Rank #34,834 CitrusAromatic

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67%scent match

Closely related

6 wins

Kaiak Urbe

Natura

3.771,021 votes

Rank #23,306 Fresh SpicyGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kaiak Urbe takes 6 of 7 categories.

Eau de Varens N° 3
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Kaiak Urbe
Choose it for a fresh spicy and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Eau de Varens N° 31/7

Kaiak Urbe6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau de Varens N° 3Ulric de Varens

Kaiak UrbeNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 38%Had 29%Want 33%

3.77/ 5 · 1,021 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

Category winnerKaiak UrbeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

49%Like

11%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

37 votes

28%Love

51%Like

13%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

1,016 votes

Category winnerKaiak UrbeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity39

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityKaiak Urbe

SillageKaiak Urbe

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value74

Category winnerKaiak UrbeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic83%

green65%

fresh spicy48%

woody30%

fresh spicy100%

green91%

aromatic83%

citrus74%

woody65%

fruity56%

Scent match67%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LemonVerbenaLimeMandarin Orange

Heart1.5-3 hrs

MintAppleLavenderPalisander RosewoodBlack Pepper

Base3-5 hrs

MuskSandalwood

Top

Green NotesAppleMintLemonBergamotMandarin OrangeDihydromyrcenol

Heart

NutmegLavenderBasilGeranium

Base

Exotic WoodsMuskSandalwoodCedarAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesLemon, Mandarin Orange, Mint and Apple. 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

Spring65

Summer100

Fall15

Winter10

Day100

Night18

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter24

Day–

Night–

Category winnerEau de Varens N° 3Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex89

Women11

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

Men94

Unisex5

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,834

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#23,306

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerKaiak UrbeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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 →

Kaiak Urbe by Natura offers a refreshing blend of crisp apple and green notes, designed for the modern man. This aromatic fougere transitions smoothly from a bright citrus opening into a heart of nutmeg and lavender. It is a reliable choice for daily wear, providing a clean and approachable scent that thrives in casua…

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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, Eau de Varens N° 3 or Kaiak Urbe?

Kaiak Urbe takes 6 of 7 categories. Eau de Varens N° 3 is rated 3.81/5 from 37 votes; Kaiak Urbe is rated 3.77/5 from 1,021 votes. Choose Eau de Varens N° 3 for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Kaiak Urbe for a fresh spicy and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

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

Kaiak Urbe lasts longest (Kaiak Urbe 58/100, Eau de Varens N° 3 39/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Kaiak Urbe projects furthest (Kaiak Urbe 49/100, Eau de Varens N° 3 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau de Varens N° 3 and Kaiak Urbe smell similar?

Closely related: a 67% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and green accords. Common notes include Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Mint and Apple.

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

For summer, Eau de Varens N° 3 is the stronger pick. For winter, Kaiak Urbe is the stronger pick. Eau de Varens N° 3 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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. Kaiak Urbe has top notes of Green Notes, Apple, Mint and Lemon, heart notes of Nutmeg, Lavender, Basil and Geranium, a base of Exotic Woods, Musk, Sandalwood and Cedar.