Fragrance comparison

Eau de Varens N° 4 vs Varens Musc

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 65 ratings analysed

Eau de Varens N° 4

Ulric de Varens

3.9859 votes

Rank #26,651 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Varens Musc

Ulric de Varens

3.836 votes

Rank #62,600 MuskyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Varens Musc takes 3 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.
Varens Musc
Choose it for a musky and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Eau de Varens N° 41/4

Varens Musc3/4

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

Varens MuscUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 38%Had 26%Want 35%

3.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 36%Had 29%Want 36%

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

17%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityVarens Musc

SillageVarens Musc

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy83%

aromatic65%

woody48%

fresh30%

musky100%

powdery90%

citrus80%

woody70%

amber60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both citrus and woody

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

Top15-30 mins

Bitter Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

MuskSandalwoodFloral Notes

Base6-8 hrs

Amber

Category winnerVarens MuscLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring59

Summer100

Fall6

Winter3

Day100

Night13

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men9

Unisex78

Women13

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,651

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#62,600

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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Varens Musc by Ulric de Varens delivers a straightforward, comforting blend centered on clean musk, bitter orange, and smooth sandalwood. The scent opens with a brief prickle of sharp citrus peel that softens within minutes. As the bright top fades, a velvety heart of musk and gentle floral notes takes over, wrapping …

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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, Eau de Varens N° 4 or Varens Musc?

Varens Musc takes 3 of 4 categories. Eau de Varens N° 4 is rated 3.98/5 from 59 votes; Varens Musc is rated 3.83/5 from 6 votes. Choose Eau de Varens N° 4 for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Varens Musc for a musky and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau de Varens N° 4 or Varens Musc?

Varens Musc lasts longest (Varens Musc 80/100, Eau de Varens N° 4 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau de Varens N° 4 or Varens Musc?

Varens Musc projects furthest (Varens Musc 75/100, Eau de Varens N° 4 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau de Varens N° 4 and Varens Musc smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Bitter Orange, Musk, Sandalwood and Amber.

Is Eau de Varens N° 4 or Varens Musc better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Eau de Varens N° 4 and Varens Musc?

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. Varens Musc has top notes of Bitter Orange, heart notes of Musk, Sandalwood and Floral Notes, a base of Amber.