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Like Kiss vs Varens Original Tropical Sun

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

Updated 31 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Varens Original Tropical Sun takes 2 of 5 categories.

  • Like Kiss

    Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Varens Original Tropical Sun

    Choose it for a citrus and tropical character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Like Kiss1/5
Varens Original Tropical Sun2/5
Ratings & consensus
Varens Original Tropical Sun
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Tie
Sillage & projection
Like Kiss
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Tie
Fragranxe ranking
Varens Original Tropical Sun

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Like KissParfums Genty
Varens Original Tropical SunUlric de Varens
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.33/ 5 · 21 votes
Have 47%Had 39%Want 14%
3.60/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 38%Had 17%Want 45%
Category winnerVarens Original Tropical SunRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
10%Love
43%Like
24%Ok
19%Dislike
5%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

20%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
30%Dislike
0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity47
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate58
⏱ Longevity47
〰 Sillage31
♥ Love / hate65
Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageLike Kiss

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value68
¤ Price valueN/A
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fruity100%
sweet88%
tropical77%
citrus65%
powdery53%
white floral42%
citrus100%
tropical86%
fruity72%
sweet58%
fresh44%
coconut30%
Scent match64%Closely related · both fruity, citrus and tropical

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
MangoPassionfruitGrapefruit
Heart2-3 hrs
JasmineViolet
Base4-6 hrs
RaspberryMuskAmber
Top15-30 mins
GrapefruitMangoMandarin Orange
Heart2-3 hrs
PassionfruitCoconut
Base4-6 hrs
VioletRose
Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer100
Fall33
Winter33
Day100
Night32
Spring57
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night28
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Casual 44%Work 27%Date 16%Party 13%
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Casual 47%Work 20%Date 17%Party 16%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,126

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#47,570

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerVarens Original Tropical SunHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parfums Genty Like Kiss is a bright, juicy floral fruity scent centered on sun-drenched fruit sweetness. The mango hits fast. It opens with a bright splash of ripe mango, tangy passionfruit, and tart pink grapefruit. The first two minutes carry a brief alcohol rush before the scent settles into a sweet tropical cockta…

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Varens Original Tropical Sun opens with an unmistakable splash of sharp grapefruit, juicy mango, and sweet mandarin orange. The fruit arrives fast. Within fifteen minutes, the tart citrus softens into a pulpy mix of passionfruit and smooth coconut milk that sits close to the skin. It feels like an ice-cold tropical fr…

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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, Like Kiss or Varens Original Tropical Sun?

Varens Original Tropical Sun takes 2 of 5 categories. Like Kiss is rated 3.33/5 from 21 votes; Varens Original Tropical Sun is rated 3.60/5 from 10 votes. Choose Like Kiss for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Varens Original Tropical Sun for a citrus and tropical character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Like Kiss or Varens Original Tropical Sun?

They last about the same: Like Kiss 47/100, Varens Original Tropical Sun 47/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Like Kiss or Varens Original Tropical Sun?

Like Kiss projects furthest (Like Kiss 50/100, Varens Original Tropical Sun 31/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Like Kiss and Varens Original Tropical Sun smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, citrus and tropical accords. Common notes include Mango, Passionfruit, Grapefruit and Violet.

Is Like Kiss or Varens Original Tropical Sun better for summer or winter?

Like Kiss suits daytime wear; Varens Original Tropical Sun suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Like Kiss and Varens Original Tropical Sun?

Like Kiss has top notes of Mango, Passionfruit and Grapefruit, heart notes of Jasmine and Violet, a base of Raspberry, Musk and Amber. Varens Original Tropical Sun has top notes of Grapefruit, Mango and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Passionfruit and Coconut, a base of Violet and Rose.

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