Fragrance comparison

Formula do Humor vs Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 122 ratings analysed

4 wins

Formula do Humor

Natura

4.25103 votes

Rank #26,045 AmberWoody

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22%scent match

Clearly different

Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense

Ulric de Varens · 2016

4.0019 votes

Rank #42,047 CitrusGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Formula do Humor takes 4 of 5 categories.

Formula do Humor
Choose it for a amber 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.

Formula do Humor4/5

Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Formula do HumorNatura

Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche IntenseUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 103 votes

Have 33%Had 67%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 35%Had 7%Want 59%

Category winnerFormula do HumorRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

44%Like

2%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

103 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

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityFormula do Humor

SillageFormula do Humor

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value86

Category winnerVarens Tonic Eau Fraiche IntenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody91%

fresh spicy83%

ozonic74%

aromatic65%

aquatic56%

citrus100%

green88%

aromatic77%

white floral65%

sweet53%

fresh spicy42%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black PepperBergamotPink PepperMandarin OrangeMint

Heart

Violet LeafHazelnutJasmineCassis

Base

AmberWoodsy NotesVetiverGuaiacolBenzoinPatchouliSandalwoodCedar

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeMintBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

Mandarin BlossomSorbetPearYlang-Ylang

Base4-6 hrs

MuskBenzoin

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Mint and Benzoin. 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

Spring39

Summer17

Fall91

Winter100

Day46

Night100

Spring79

Summer100

Fall36

Winter0

Day100

Night18

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men57

Unisex43

Women0

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#26,045

PerfumerVerônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#42,047

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2016

Reviews1

Category winnerFormula do HumorHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Formula do Humor by Natura offers a refreshing shift between sharp black pepper and cooling mint, settling into a grounding woody heart. This 2011 release leans into a versatile, ozonic profile that feels crisp during the transition from day to evening. It serves as an accessible choice for men seeking a reliable, bal…

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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, Formula do Humor or Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense?

Formula do Humor takes 4 of 5 categories. Formula do Humor is rated 4.25/5 from 103 votes; Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense is rated 4.00/5 from 19 votes. Choose Formula do Humor for a amber 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, Formula do Humor or Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense?

Formula do Humor lasts longest (Formula do Humor 68/100, Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Formula do Humor or Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense?

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

Do Formula do Humor and Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Mint and Benzoin.

Is Formula do Humor or Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Formula do Humor and Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense?

Formula do Humor has top notes of Black Pepper, Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Hazelnut, Jasmine and Cassis, a base of Amber, Woodsy Notes, Vetiver and Guaiacol. 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.