Fragrance comparison

Eau de Varens No. 2 vs Lancelot of the Lake

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 12 ratings analysed

Eau de Varens No. 2

Ulric de Varens · 1997

3.899 votes

Rank #58,112 CitrusPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Lancelot of the Lake

Art Deco Perfumes

4.333 votes

Rank #54,619 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lancelot of the Lake takes 2 of 3 categories.

Eau de Varens No. 2
Choose it for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Lancelot of the Lake
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking.

Eau de Varens No. 21/3

Lancelot of the Lake2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Eau de Varens No. 2
Sillage & projection: Lancelot of the Lake
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Lancelot of the Lake

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau de Varens No. 2Ulric de Varens

Lancelot of the LakeArt Deco Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 14%Had 39%Want 47%

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 13%Had 20%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

44%Like

0%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityEau de Varens No. 2

SillageLancelot of the Lake

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

powdery86%

white floral72%

amber58%

iris44%

fruity30%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

musky69%

powdery61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both citrus and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

LemonMandarin OrangeGrapefruitOrangeFruity Notes

Heart2-3 hrs

JasmineLemon VerbenaNeroliRosemary

Base4-6 hrs

Powdery NotesAmberIrisPatchouli

Top

Lemon VerbenaRosemaryLavenderBergamotNeroli

Heart

RoseJasmineIris

Base

MuskAtlas CedarCinnamonOakmossPatchouliVanillaTonka BeanStyrax

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Lemon Verbena, Neroli and Rosemary. Durations are only published for Eau de Varens No. 2, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer100

Fall33

Winter0

Day100

Night24

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

Casual 42%Work 36%Date 12%Party 10%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,112

PerfumerMaurice Roucel

Launched1997

Reviews0

Overall rank#54,619

PerfumerElina Arsenieva

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLancelot of the LakeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eau de Varens No. 2 kicks off with a bright, tart burst of freshly cut lemon, bitter grapefruit, and sweet mandarin orange. The first blast brings a fleeting hit of alcohol solvent. It clears fast. Within five minutes, sharp citrus gives way to an herbal core of green lemon verbena and aromatic rosemary. Soft jasmine …

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Lancelot of the Lake by Art Deco Perfumes opens with crisp lemon verbena, bergamot, and sharp rosemary. The heart shifts into classic rose, jasmine, and earthy iris before settling into a warm base of oakmoss, atlas cedar, patchouli, and styrax. It suits cool spring mornings and professional office wear, delivering a …

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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 No. 2 or Lancelot of the Lake?

Lancelot of the Lake takes 2 of 3 categories. Eau de Varens No. 2 is rated 3.89/5 from 9 votes; Lancelot of the Lake is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Eau de Varens No. 2 for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Lancelot of the Lake for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking.

Which lasts longer, Eau de Varens No. 2 or Lancelot of the Lake?

Eau de Varens No. 2 lasts longest (Eau de Varens No. 2 70/100, Lancelot of the Lake 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau de Varens No. 2 or Lancelot of the Lake?

Lancelot of the Lake projects furthest (Lancelot of the Lake 75/100, Eau de Varens No. 2 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau de Varens No. 2 and Lancelot of the Lake smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and powdery accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Lemon Verbena, Neroli and Rosemary.

Is Eau de Varens No. 2 or Lancelot of the Lake better for summer or winter?

Eau de Varens No. 2 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau de Varens No. 2 and Lancelot of the Lake?

Eau de Varens No. 2 has top notes of Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Orange, heart notes of Jasmine, Lemon Verbena, Neroli and Rosemary, a base of Powdery Notes, Amber, Iris and Patchouli. Lancelot of the Lake has top notes of Lemon Verbena, Rosemary, Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine and Iris, a base of Musk, Atlas Cedar, Cinnamon and Oakmoss.