Fragrance comparison

Eau de Varens N° 3 vs On El

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 94 ratings analysed

Eau de Varens N° 3

Ulric de Varens

3.8137 votes

Rank #35,198 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

On El

Jesus Del Pozo

3.8157 votes

Rank #17,377 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

On El takes 6 of 7 categories.

Eau de Varens N° 3
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
On El
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Eau de Varens N° 31/7

On El6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau de Varens N° 3Ulric de Varens

On ElJesus Del Pozo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 38%Had 29%Want 33%

3.81/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 38%Had 35%Want 27%

Category winnerOn ElRating 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

21%Love

58%Like

4%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerOn ElMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity39

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityOn El

SillageOn El

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value63

Category winnerEau de Varens N° 3Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic83%

green65%

fresh spicy48%

woody30%

fruity100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

green77%

fresh spicy69%

citrus61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus 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

AppleLemonBlack CurrantMintPineappleMelonMandarin OrangeNutmeg

Heart

JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyViolet

Base

OakmossCedarIrisRaspberryVetiverSandalwoodPeachPatchouli

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

Summer95

Fall63

Winter5

Day100

Night27

Category winnerOn ElMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex89

Women11

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

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,198

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#17,377

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerOn ElHigher 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…

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On El by Jesus Del Pozo is a bright, easygoing fruity aromatic cologne built around crisp green apple, fresh melon, and zesty lemon balanced by cooling spearmint. As the initial splash settles, the scent reveals clean lavender, soft violet petals, and a sturdy base of cedarwood, oakmoss, and vetiver. It smells clean,…

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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 On El?

On El takes 6 of 7 categories. Eau de Varens N° 3 is rated 3.81/5 from 37 votes; On El is rated 3.81/5 from 57 votes. Choose Eau de Varens N° 3 for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose On El for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

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

On El lasts longest (On El 56/100, Eau de Varens N° 3 39/100), based on community performance votes.

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

On El projects furthest (On El 53/100, Eau de Varens N° 3 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau de Varens N° 3 and On El smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and green accords. Common notes include Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Mint and Apple.

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

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

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

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. On El has top notes of Apple, Lemon, Black Currant and Mint, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet, a base of Oakmoss, Cedar, Iris and Raspberry.