Fragrance comparison

Elysée vs Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 1,111 ratings analysed

4 wins

Elysée

O Boticário · 1997

4.761,092 votes

Rank #23,458 FloralWoody

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9%scent match

Clearly different

Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense

Ulric de Varens · 2016

4.0019 votes

Rank #42,075 CitrusGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Elysée takes 4 of 5 categories.

Elysée
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Elysée4/5

Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense1/5

Ratings & consensus: Elysée
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Elysée
Sillage & projection: Elysée
Value for money: Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Elysée

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ElyséeO Boticário

Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche IntenseUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.76/ 5 · 1,092 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 35%Had 7%Want 59%

Category winnerElyséeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

29%Like

5%Ok

15%Dislike

2%Hate

1,092 votes

32%Love

53%Like

5%Ok

5%Dislike

5%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityElysée

SillageElysée

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value86

Category winnerVarens Tonic Eau Fraiche IntenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

floral100%

woody92%

rose84%

powdery77%

musky69%

warm spicy61%

citrus100%

green88%

aromatic77%

white floral65%

sweet53%

fresh spicy42%

Scent match9%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperMandarin OrangeFreesiaRaspberrySorbetCinnamonApple

Heart

RoseFloral NotesPeonyYlang-Ylang

Base

PatchouliMuskAustralian SandalwoodAmberTexas CedarIrisBenzoinTonka Bean

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeMintBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

Mandarin BlossomSorbetPearYlang-Ylang

Base4-6 hrs

MuskBenzoin

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Sorbet, Ylang-Ylang and Musk. Durations are only published for Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring79

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day58

Night100

Spring79

Summer100

Fall36

Winter0

Day100

Night18

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex9

Women90

Men0

Unisex60

Women40

Casual 46%Work 33%Date 12%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,458

PerfumerHernan Fígoli, Jacques Huclier

Launched1997

Reviews0

Overall rank#42,075

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2016

Reviews1

Category winnerElyséeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Elysée by O Boticário greets the senses with a rich blend of juicy dark plum, sweet peach nectar, and powdery violet petals. At its heart, velvety Moroccan rose and rich peony unfold to create a full-bodied floral bouquet that feels smooth and comforting. The scent gradually rests on a warm base of golden amber, cream…

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Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense by Ulric de Varens delivers an immediate splash of tart mandarin orange, brisk bergamot, and crushed garden mint. The opening hits fast with a cool, tingling sensation that instantly cuts through oppressive humidity. Within fifteen minutes, the zesty punch softens into a sunlit heart o…

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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, Elysée or Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense?

Elysée takes 4 of 5 categories. Elysée is rated 4.76/5 from 1,092 votes; Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense is rated 4.00/5 from 19 votes. Choose Elysée for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense for a citrus and green character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Elysée or Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense?

Elysée lasts longest (Elysée 72/100, Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Elysée or Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense?

Elysée projects furthest (Elysée 63/100, Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elysée and Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense smell similar?

Clearly different: a 9% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Sorbet, Ylang-Ylang and Musk.

Is Elysée or Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense better for summer or winter?

Elysée suits evening wear; Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elysée and Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense?

Elysée has top notes of Pink Pepper, Mandarin Orange, Freesia and Raspberry, heart notes of Rose, Floral Notes, Peony and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Australian Sandalwood and Amber. Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Mint and Bergamot, heart notes of Mandarin Blossom, Sorbet, Pear and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Musk and Benzoin.