Fragrance comparison

Eau de Varens N° 8 vs Absolute Green Tea

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 6 ratings analysed

Eau de Varens N° 8

Ulric de Varens · 2016

5.004 votes

Rank #42,262 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Absolute Green Tea

Vivasan

4.502 votes

Rank #53,193 WoodyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Eau de Varens N° 8
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Absolute Green Tea
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Eau de Varens N° 81/2

Absolute Green Tea1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Absolute Green Tea
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Eau de Varens N° 8

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau de Varens N° 8Ulric de Varens

Absolute Green TeaVivasan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 30%Had 9%Want 61%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 20%Had 10%Want 70%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity43

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageAbsolute Green Tea

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

green88%

white floral77%

aromatic65%

fresh spicy53%

fresh42%

woody100%

green92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

patchouli69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both green, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

CitrusesMandarin BlossomMintYlang-Ylang

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

MintWoody NotesPatchouliCitrusesFloral NotesFruity Notes

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCitruses and Mint. Durations are only published for Eau de Varens N° 8, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall25

Winter0

Day100

Night26

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Casual 47%Work 35%Date 11%Party 8%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,262

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2016

Reviews0

Overall rank#53,193

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEau de Varens N° 8Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eau de Varens N° 8 opens with an icy wave of frosted spearmint and tart yellow citruses that cuts cleanly through sticky humidity. The initial spray brings an eye-opening coolness. As the initial mist settles, sweet mandarin tree blossom and a subtle touch of solar ylang-ylang introduce a soft floral center. This keep…

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Absolute Green Tea by Vivasan reads as a woody green aromatic with a fresh citrus lift and a noticeable patchouli thread underneath. Mint, soft florals and light fruity touches keep it airy at the top, while the dry-down looks cleaner, woodier and a little spicier. It suits someone who likes fresh scents with more str…

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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° 8 or Absolute Green Tea?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Eau de Varens N° 8 is rated 5.00/5 from 4 votes; Absolute Green Tea is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Eau de Varens N° 8 for a citrus and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Absolute Green Tea for a woody and green character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which projects more, Eau de Varens N° 8 or Absolute Green Tea?

Absolute Green Tea projects furthest (Absolute Green Tea 75/100, Eau de Varens N° 8 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau de Varens N° 8 and Absolute Green Tea smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Citruses and Mint.

Is Eau de Varens N° 8 or Absolute Green Tea better for summer or winter?

Eau de Varens N° 8 suits daytime wear; Absolute Green Tea suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau de Varens N° 8 and Absolute Green Tea?

Eau de Varens N° 8 features Citruses, Mandarin Blossom, Mint and Ylang-Ylang. Absolute Green Tea features Mint, Woody Notes, Patchouli, Citruses and Floral Notes.