Fragrance comparison

Eau de Varens N° 4 vs T4 Simply Legend

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 68 ratings analysed

Eau de Varens N° 4

Ulric de Varens

3.9859 votes

Rank #25,989 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

T4 Simply Legend

Tiffi

4.009 votes

Rank #51,686 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

T4 Simply Legend takes 2 of 4 categories.

Eau de Varens N° 4
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
T4 Simply Legend
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Eau de Varens N° 41/4

T4 Simply Legend2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: T4 Simply Legend
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: T4 Simply Legend
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Eau de Varens N° 4

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau de Varens N° 4Ulric de Varens

T4 Simply LegendTiffi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 38%Had 26%Want 35%

4.00/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 33%Had 29%Want 38%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

54%Like

3%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

59 votes

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityT4 Simply Legend

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value94

Category winnerT4 Simply LegendBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy83%

aromatic65%

woody48%

fresh30%

citrus100%

woody86%

mossy72%

rose58%

fresh44%

earthy30%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotGrapefruitBitter Orange

Heart1-2 hrs

CypressLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base2-3 hrs

CedarMuskSandalwoodAmber

Top

CitrusesBitter OrangeGrapefruitCardamom

Heart

RosePatchouliCedarJasmineGardeniaSandalwoodLily-of-the-Valley

Base

OakmossAmber

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bitter Orange, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose. Durations are only published for Eau de Varens N° 4, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring59

Summer100

Fall6

Winter3

Day100

Night13

Spring100

Summer100

Fall80

Winter20

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men9

Unisex78

Women13

Casual 52%Work 33%Date 9%Party 6%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,989

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#51,686

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEau de Varens N° 4Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eau de Varens N° 4 by Ulric de Varens is an energetic, tart citrus cologne built around bitter orange, sharp grapefruit, and sunny bergamot. The first spray releases a rapid flash of alcohol that evaporates in seconds. Then, raw citrus oils take over. The opening smells like freshly crushed peel squeezed over cold wel…

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T4 Simply Legend is a citrus-led woody chypre that opens bright and slightly bitter, with grapefruit, bitter orange and cardamom giving it a crisp, lively start. As it settles, rose, patchouli and cedar add a drier, greener shape before oakmoss and amber soften the base. It looks best for men who enjoy fresh, classic …

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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° 4 or T4 Simply Legend?

T4 Simply Legend takes 2 of 4 categories. Eau de Varens N° 4 is rated 3.98/5 from 59 votes; T4 Simply Legend is rated 4.00/5 from 9 votes. Choose Eau de Varens N° 4 for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose T4 Simply Legend for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau de Varens N° 4 or T4 Simply Legend?

T4 Simply Legend lasts longest (T4 Simply Legend 64/100, Eau de Varens N° 4 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau de Varens N° 4 or T4 Simply Legend?

Projection is very close: Eau de Varens N° 4 45/100, T4 Simply Legend 45/100 for sillage.

Do Eau de Varens N° 4 and T4 Simply Legend smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and fresh accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bitter Orange, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose.

Is Eau de Varens N° 4 or T4 Simply Legend better for summer or winter?

Eau de Varens N° 4 suits daytime wear; T4 Simply Legend suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau de Varens N° 4 and T4 Simply Legend?

Eau de Varens N° 4 has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Cypress, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose, a base of Cedar, Musk, Sandalwood and Amber. T4 Simply Legend has top notes of Citruses, Bitter Orange, Grapefruit and Cardamom, heart notes of Rose, Patchouli, Cedar and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss and Amber.