Fragrance comparison

Moon Light vs Varens Love

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 23 ratings analysed

Moon Light

Luxury Scent

5.001 votes

Rank #46,605 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

76%scent match

Very similar

3 wins

Varens Love

Ulric de Varens · 2007

4.1822 votes

Rank #34,949 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Varens Love takes 3 of 4 categories.

Moon Light
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Varens Love
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Moon Light0/4

Varens Love3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Varens Love
Sillage & projection: Varens Love
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Varens Love

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Moon LightLuxury Scent

Varens LoveUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

4.18/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 31%Had 18%Want 51%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

27%Love

68%Like

0%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityVarens Love

SillageVarens Love

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

citrus84%

musky77%

powdery69%

warm spicy61%

white floral100%

citrus91%

woody83%

powdery74%

musky65%

rose56%

Scent match76%Very similar · both white floral, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Orange BlossomBergamotAlmond

Heart

JasmineCacaoRoseOrris

Base

Cashmere WoodSandalwoodMuskTonka

Top15-30 mins

Orange BlossomBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

JasmineRose

Base4-6 hrs

SandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Bergamot, Jasmine and Rose. Durations are only published for Varens Love, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring57

Summer57

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 40%Work 34%Date 17%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,605

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#34,949

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2007

Reviews4

Category winnerVarens LoveHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Moon Light reads as a white floral woody scent with a bright citrus opening, a soft almond edge, and a smoother musky sandalwood dry-down. Orange blossom and jasmine seem central, while cacao, orris, and tonka suggest a lightly creamy, powdery warmth. On paper, it looks best for someone who likes feminine florals with…

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Ulric de Varens Varens Love presents a straightforward, clean floral woody musk profile designed for everyday comfort. The first spray delivers an energetic splash of tart bergamot and honeyed orange blossom, releasing a sunny bath-soap crispness across the skin. Within twenty minutes, the sharper citrus fades smoothl…

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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, Moon Light or Varens Love?

Varens Love takes 3 of 4 categories. Moon Light is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Varens Love is rated 4.18/5 from 22 votes. Choose Moon Light for a white floral and woody character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Varens Love for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Moon Light or Varens Love?

Varens Love lasts longest (Varens Love 67/100, Moon Light 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Moon Light or Varens Love?

Varens Love projects furthest (Varens Love 54/100, Moon Light 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Moon Light and Varens Love smell similar?

Very similar: a 76% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Bergamot, Jasmine and Rose.

Is Moon Light or Varens Love better for summer or winter?

Moon Light suits daytime wear; Varens Love suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Moon Light and Varens Love?

Moon Light has top notes of Orange Blossom, Bergamot and Almond, heart notes of Jasmine, Cacao, Rose and Orris, a base of Cashmere Wood, Sandalwood, Musk and Tonka. Varens Love has top notes of Orange Blossom and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Sandalwood and Musk.