Fragrance comparison

Eau de Varens N° 8 vs White Musk

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 1,624 ratings analysed

Eau de Varens N° 8

Ulric de Varens · 2016

5.004 votes

Rank #42,262 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

White Musk

Jovan · 1990

3.991,620 votes

Rank #24,841 MuskyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

White Musk takes 3 of 4 categories.

Eau de Varens N° 8
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
White Musk
Choose it for a musky and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Eau de Varens N° 81/4

White Musk3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau de Varens N° 8Ulric de Varens

White MuskJovan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 30%Had 9%Want 61%

3.99/ 5 · 1,620 votes

Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%

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

30%Love

52%Like

7%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

411 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity43

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityWhite Musk

SillageEau de Varens N° 8

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value88

Category winnerWhite MuskBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

green88%

white floral77%

aromatic65%

fresh spicy53%

fresh42%

musky100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

green77%

fresh69%

fruity61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both green, aromatic and fresh spicy

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

Top

Granny Smith appleMintMelonCitrusesThyme

Heart

ClovesGeranium

Base

White Musk

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Mint and Ylang-Ylang. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter26

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

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

Men34

Unisex61

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,262

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2016

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,841

PerfumerNot listed

Launched1990

Reviews0

Category winnerWhite MuskHigher 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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Jovan White Musk is a straightforward, budget friendly option for anyone wanting a clean, soapy presence on skin. This cologne concentrates on a soft musk base, supported by light ylang ylang and jasmine. It fits best as a casual daytime spray after a shower or in tight office cubicles where strong scents cause compla…

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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 White Musk?

White Musk takes 3 of 4 categories. Eau de Varens N° 8 is rated 5.00/5 from 4 votes; White Musk is rated 3.99/5 from 1,620 votes. Choose Eau de Varens N° 8 for a citrus and green character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose White Musk for a musky and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Eau de Varens N° 8 or White Musk?

White Musk lasts longest (White Musk 55/100, Eau de Varens N° 8 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau de Varens N° 8 or White Musk?

Eau de Varens N° 8 projects furthest (Eau de Varens N° 8 68/100, White Musk 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau de Varens N° 8 and White Musk smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Citruses, Mint and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Eau de Varens N° 8 or White Musk better for summer or winter?

Eau de Varens N° 8 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau de Varens N° 8 and White Musk?

Eau de Varens N° 8 features Citruses, Mandarin Blossom, Mint and Ylang-Ylang. White Musk has top notes of Granny Smith apple, Mint, Melon and Citruses, heart notes of Cloves and Geranium, a base of White Musk.