Fragrance comparison

My vs Varens Original Tropical Sun

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 4,884 ratings analysed

4 wins

Burberry

3.794,874 votes

Rank #2,601 FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Varens Original Tropical Sun

Ulric de Varens

3.6010 votes

Rank #47,570 CitrusTropical

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

My takes 4 of 4 categories.

My
Choose it for a floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Varens Original Tropical Sun
Choose it for a citrus and tropical character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

My4/4

Varens Original Tropical Sun0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MyBurberry

Varens Original Tropical SunUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 4,874 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

3.60/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 38%Had 17%Want 45%

Category winnerMyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

43%Like

6%Ok

21%Dislike

1%Hate

4,874 votes

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

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage31

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityMy

SillageMy

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

sweet90%

citrus80%

rose70%

fruity60%

fresh spicy50%

citrus100%

tropical86%

fruity72%

sweet58%

fresh44%

coconut30%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both citrus, sweet and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Sweet PeaBergamotMandarin OrangeGrapefruitLemon

Heart

QuinceFreesiaGeraniumPeachGreen NotesGardeniaPassionfruit

Base

Damask RoseRosePatchouliMuskLeatherViolet

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitMangoMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

PassionfruitCoconut

Base4-6 hrs

VioletRose

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Passionfruit and Rose. Durations are only published for Varens Original Tropical Sun, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter58

Day–

Night–

Spring57

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night28

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex6

Women93

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#2,601

PerfumerFrancis Kurkdjian

Launched—

Reviews206

Overall rank#47,570

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerMyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Francis Kurkdjian created My Burberry in 2014 to catch the crisp air of a wet London garden. It opens with sharp bergamot and sweet pea before settling into golden quince and freesia. Damp damask rose and earthy patchouli hold the base. It feels lush, slightly soapy, and tailored for cool spring rain.

Reviews →

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…

Reviews →

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, My or Varens Original Tropical Sun?

My takes 4 of 4 categories. My is rated 3.79/5 from 4,874 votes; Varens Original Tropical Sun is rated 3.60/5 from 10 votes. Choose My for a floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Varens Original Tropical Sun for a citrus and tropical character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, My or Varens Original Tropical Sun?

My lasts longest (My 70/100, Varens Original Tropical Sun 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, My or Varens Original Tropical Sun?

My projects furthest (My 61/100, Varens Original Tropical Sun 31/100), based on community performance votes.

Do My and Varens Original Tropical Sun smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Passionfruit and Rose.

Is My or Varens Original Tropical Sun better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in My and Varens Original Tropical Sun?

My has top notes of Sweet Pea, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Quince, Freesia, Geranium and Peach, a base of Damask Rose, Rose, Patchouli and Musk. 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.