Fragrance comparison

Goccia di Cristallo vs Varens Original Spring Tea

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 26 ratings analysed

2 wins

Goccia di Cristallo

Borsari

4.336 votes

Rank #51,703 White FloralFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Varens Original Spring Tea

Ulric de Varens

3.2020 votes

Rank #59,753 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Goccia di Cristallo takes 2 of 3 categories.

Goccia di Cristallo
Choose it for a white floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Varens Original Spring Tea
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Goccia di Cristallo2/3

Varens Original Spring Tea1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Goccia di Cristallo
Sillage & projection: Varens Original Spring Tea
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Goccia di Cristallo

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Goccia di CristalloBorsari

Varens Original Spring TeaUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 27%Had 5%Want 68%

3.20/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 26%Had 28%Want 46%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

0%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

40%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate55

Category winners

LongevityGoccia di Cristallo

SillageVarens Original Spring Tea

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

sweet69%

balsamic61%

citrus100%

green91%

woody83%

fresh spicy74%

fresh65%

musky56%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MarigoldAfrican Orange FlowerMandarin OrangeBergamotGrapefruitPineappleAmalfi Lemon

Heart

Bay LeafJasmineRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MuskVirginia CedarAmberTonka BeanVanilleoak moss

Top15-30 mins

OrangeGrapefruitBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

TeaLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base4-6 hrs

Virginia CedarMuskOakmoss

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Grapefruit, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for Varens Original Spring Tea, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall67

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring71

Summer100

Fall14

Winter14

Day100

Night13

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,703

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#59,753

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerGoccia di CristalloHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Goccia di Cristallo is a classic floral citrus with a bright, slightly sparkling opening of bergamot, lemon, mandarin and grapefruit, softened by orange blossom and a touch of pineapple. As it settles, jasmine, rose and lily of the valley sit over a warm base of musk, amber, tonka, vanilla and moss. It reads polished,…

Reviews →

Varens Original Spring Tea delivers a crisp burst of chilled refreshment. The bitter grapefruit hits immediately. Tart bergamot and sweet orange follow right behind, kicking off an airy citrus profile that cuts through sticky morning humidity. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus bite softens into an earthy steamed gree…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Goccia di Cristallo or Varens Original Spring Tea?

Goccia di Cristallo takes 2 of 3 categories. Goccia di Cristallo is rated 4.33/5 from 6 votes; Varens Original Spring Tea is rated 3.20/5 from 20 votes. Choose Goccia di Cristallo for a white floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Varens Original Spring Tea for a citrus and green character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Goccia di Cristallo or Varens Original Spring Tea?

Goccia di Cristallo lasts longest (Goccia di Cristallo 72/100, Varens Original Spring Tea 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Goccia di Cristallo or Varens Original Spring Tea?

Varens Original Spring Tea projects furthest (Varens Original Spring Tea 66/100, Goccia di Cristallo 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Goccia di Cristallo and Varens Original Spring Tea smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Goccia di Cristallo or Varens Original Spring Tea better for summer or winter?

Goccia di Cristallo suits evening wear; Varens Original Spring Tea suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Goccia di Cristallo and Varens Original Spring Tea?

Goccia di Cristallo has top notes of Marigold, African Orange Flower, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Bay Leaf, Jasmine, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Musk, Virginia Cedar, Amber and Tonka Bean. Varens Original Spring Tea has top notes of Orange, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Tea, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose, a base of Virginia Cedar, Musk and Oakmoss.