Fragrance comparison

Eau de Varens N° 7 vs Londoner W1X

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 19 ratings analysed

4 wins

Eau de Varens N° 7

Ulric de Varens

4.506 votes

Rank #50,562 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Londoner W1X

Bex London

3.4613 votes

Rank #51,302 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eau de Varens N° 7 takes 4 of 4 categories.

Eau de Varens N° 7
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Londoner W1X
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Eau de Varens N° 74/4

Londoner W1X0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Eau de Varens N° 7
Sillage & projection: Eau de Varens N° 7
Value for money: Eau de Varens N° 7
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Eau de Varens N° 7

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau de Varens N° 7Ulric de Varens

Londoner W1XBex London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 8%Had 32%Want 60%

3.46/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 28%Had 20%Want 52%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

8%Love

54%Like

15%Ok

23%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

LongevityEau de Varens N° 7

SillageEau de Varens N° 7

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value50

Category winnerEau de Varens N° 7Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic83%

green65%

sweet48%

fresh30%

woody100%

aromatic92%

iris84%

earthy77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeLemonOrange

Heart2-3 hrs

TeaNeroliBasil

Base4-6 hrs

CedarTonka BeanPatchouli

Notes

CypressIrisCorianderVetiverCedarNeroliYlang-YlangMandarin OrangeRoseLily-of-the-ValleyPatchouliFreesia

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Neroli, Cedar and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Eau de Varens N° 7, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall25

Winter0

Day100

Night26

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Casual 44%Work 36%Date 12%Party 8%

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,562

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#51,302

PerfumerFrançois Robert

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerEau de Varens N° 7Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eau de Varens N° 7 by Ulric de Varens is an energetic citrus aromatic cologne built for pure daytime utility. The opening delivers a splash of tart lemon, sweet mandarin orange, and zesty orange peel that wakes up the senses instantly. Within twenty minutes, the initial citrus flash settles into a cooling heart of ste…

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Londoner W1X by Bex London leans on a woody-aromatic backbone to offer a modern, city-focused scent profile for women. Launched in 2012, this fragrance balances sharp herbal notes with softer iris and floral accents. It is designed for the woman who wants something straightforward and present for daily office wear or …

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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° 7 or Londoner W1X?

Eau de Varens N° 7 takes 4 of 4 categories. Eau de Varens N° 7 is rated 4.50/5 from 6 votes; Londoner W1X is rated 3.46/5 from 13 votes. Choose Eau de Varens N° 7 for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Londoner W1X for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau de Varens N° 7 or Londoner W1X?

Eau de Varens N° 7 lasts longest (Eau de Varens N° 7 67/100, Londoner W1X 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau de Varens N° 7 or Londoner W1X?

Eau de Varens N° 7 projects furthest (Eau de Varens N° 7 80/100, Londoner W1X 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau de Varens N° 7 and Londoner W1X smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Neroli, Cedar and Patchouli.

Is Eau de Varens N° 7 or Londoner W1X better for summer or winter?

Eau de Varens N° 7 suits daytime wear; Londoner W1X suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau de Varens N° 7 and Londoner W1X?

Eau de Varens N° 7 has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Orange, heart notes of Tea, Neroli and Basil, a base of Cedar, Tonka Bean and Patchouli. Londoner W1X features Cypress, Iris, Coriander, Vetiver and Cedar.