Fragrance comparison

Nirmala vs Varens Original Tropical Sun

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 804 ratings analysed

4 wins

Nirmala

Molinard · 1955

3.99794 votes

Rank #4,784 TropicalSweet

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60%scent match

Closely related

Varens Original Tropical Sun

Ulric de Varens

3.6010 votes

Rank #47,570 CitrusTropical

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nirmala takes 4 of 4 categories.

Nirmala
Choose it for a tropical 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.

Nirmala4/4

Varens Original Tropical Sun0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NirmalaMolinard

Varens Original Tropical SunUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 794 votes

Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%

3.60/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 38%Had 17%Want 45%

Category winnerNirmalaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

48%Like

10%Ok

13%Dislike

2%Hate

794 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

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage31

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityNirmala

SillageNirmala

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

tropical100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

citrus77%

vanilla69%

woody61%

citrus100%

tropical86%

fruity72%

sweet58%

fresh44%

coconut30%

Scent match60%Closely related · both tropical, citrus and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MangoPassionfruitPomeloGrapefruitMandarin Orange

Heart

HibiscusJasmine

Base

VanillaTonka BeanMuskSandalwoodVirginia Cedar

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitMangoMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

PassionfruitCoconut

Base4-6 hrs

VioletRose

InformationalShared notesMango, Passionfruit, Grapefruit and Mandarin Orange. 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

Winter51

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#4,784

PerfumerNot listed

Launched1955

Reviews42

Overall rank#47,570

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerNirmalaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Molinard Nirmala opens with a sunny splash of sweet mango, tangy passionfruit, and tart pomelo that smells like fresh fruit sliced on a clean wooden board. As the juicy citrus zest settles, soft jasmine petals smooth the edges into a creamy tropical heart. The base brings in warm vanilla, sweet tonka bean, and dry Vir…

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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, Nirmala or Varens Original Tropical Sun?

Nirmala takes 4 of 4 categories. Nirmala is rated 3.99/5 from 794 votes; Varens Original Tropical Sun is rated 3.60/5 from 10 votes. Choose Nirmala for a tropical 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, Nirmala or Varens Original Tropical Sun?

Nirmala lasts longest (Nirmala 64/100, Varens Original Tropical Sun 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nirmala or Varens Original Tropical Sun?

Nirmala projects furthest (Nirmala 64/100, Varens Original Tropical Sun 31/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nirmala and Varens Original Tropical Sun smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share tropical, citrus and fruity accords. Common notes include Mango, Passionfruit, Grapefruit and Mandarin Orange.

Is Nirmala 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 Nirmala and Varens Original Tropical Sun?

Nirmala has top notes of Mango, Passionfruit, Pomelo and Grapefruit, heart notes of Hibiscus and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Musk and Sandalwood. 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.