Fragrance comparison

Eau de Varens No. 2 vs Romeo Gigli

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 140 ratings analysed

Eau de Varens No. 2

Ulric de Varens · 1997

3.899 votes

Rank #58,112 CitrusPowdery

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38%scent match

Some overlap

Romeo Gigli

3.69131 votes

Rank #14,126 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Eau de Varens No. 2
Choose it for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Romeo Gigli
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Eau de Varens No. 22/4

Romeo Gigli2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau de Varens No. 2Ulric de Varens

Romeo GigliRomeo Gigli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 14%Had 39%Want 47%

3.69/ 5 · 131 votes

Have 43%Had 26%Want 31%

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

20%Love

53%Like

4%Ok

21%Dislike

2%Hate

131 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityEau de Varens No. 2

SillageEau de Varens No. 2

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value62

Category winnerRomeo GigliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

powdery86%

white floral72%

amber58%

iris44%

fruity30%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

white floral84%

fresh spicy77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both citrus and white floral

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 VerbenaBitter OrangeBergamotBrazilian RosewoodClary SageRosemaryNeroliTarragon

Heart

JasmineOrange BlossomBourbon GeraniumRoseClovesLily-of-the-ValleyWhite Carnation

Base

White TobaccoAmberTonka BeanIrisCivetSandalwoodPatchouli

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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter20

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

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

Men8

Unisex42

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,112

PerfumerMaurice Roucel

Launched1997

Reviews0

Overall rank#14,126

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews24

Category winnerRomeo GigliHigher 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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Romeo Gigli opens with a sharp flash of lemon verbena, bitter orange, and aromatic tarragon. Launched in 2003, this floral woody musk leans into a crisp citrus profile that quickly softens on warm skin. As the initial zest subsides, orange blossom, jasmine, and bourbon geranium introduce a clean floral heart with a co…

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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 Romeo Gigli?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Eau de Varens No. 2 is rated 3.89/5 from 9 votes; Romeo Gigli is rated 3.69/5 from 131 votes. Choose Eau de Varens No. 2 for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Romeo Gigli for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Eau de Varens No. 2 or Romeo Gigli?

Eau de Varens No. 2 lasts longest (Eau de Varens No. 2 70/100, Romeo Gigli 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau de Varens No. 2 or Romeo Gigli?

Eau de Varens No. 2 projects furthest (Eau de Varens No. 2 70/100, Romeo Gigli 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau de Varens No. 2 and Romeo Gigli smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Lemon Verbena, Neroli and Rosemary.

Is Eau de Varens No. 2 or Romeo Gigli 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 Romeo Gigli?

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. Romeo Gigli has top notes of Lemon Verbena, Bitter Orange, Bergamot and Brazilian Rosewood, heart notes of Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Bourbon Geranium and Rose, a base of White Tobacco, Amber, Tonka Bean and Iris.