Fragrance comparison

Noi vs Varens Original Spring Tea

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 28 ratings analysed

3 wins

Noi

Missoni

4.388 votes

Rank #18,071 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%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?

Noi takes 3 of 3 categories.

Noi
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Varens Original Spring Tea
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Noi3/3

Varens Original Spring Tea0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NoiMissoni

Varens Original Spring TeaUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 16%Had 14%Want 70%

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

63%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

8 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

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate55

Category winners

LongevityNoi

SillageNoi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

white floral69%

ozonic61%

citrus100%

green91%

woody83%

fresh spicy74%

fresh65%

musky56%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Amalfi LemonOrangeNeroliGrapefruitMandarin Orange

Heart

WatermelonBasilJasmineLemon VerbenaPeachCloveRed AppleRose

Base

oak mossSandalwoodPatchouliVirginia CedarMusk

Top15-30 mins

OrangeGrapefruitBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

TeaLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base4-6 hrs

Virginia CedarMuskOakmoss

InformationalShared notesOrange, Grapefruit, Rose and Virginia Cedar. 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

Spring40

Summer100

Fall20

Winter0

Day100

Night17

Spring71

Summer100

Fall14

Winter14

Day100

Night13

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,071

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews43

Overall rank#59,753

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerNoiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Noi Missoni opens bright and busy, with lemon, grapefruit, mandarin and neroli giving it a sharp citrus lift before greener, fruitier notes come through. On skin it can feel like a vivid 1990s fresh chypre, juicy, aromatic and slightly mossy underneath. It suits shoppers who enjoy character in their citrus fragrances …

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…

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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Noi or Varens Original Spring Tea?

Noi takes 3 of 3 categories. Noi is rated 4.38/5 from 8 votes; Varens Original Spring Tea is rated 3.20/5 from 20 votes. Choose Noi for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Varens Original Spring Tea for a citrus and green character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Noi or Varens Original Spring Tea?

Noi lasts longest (Noi 75/100, Varens Original Spring Tea 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Noi or Varens Original Spring Tea?

Noi projects furthest (Noi 73/100, Varens Original Spring Tea 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Noi and Varens Original Spring Tea smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Orange, Grapefruit, Rose and Virginia Cedar.

Is Noi or Varens Original Spring Tea better for summer or winter?

Noi suits daytime wear; Varens Original Spring Tea suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Noi and Varens Original Spring Tea?

Noi has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Orange, Neroli and Grapefruit, heart notes of Watermelon, Basil, Jasmine and Lemon Verbena, a base of oak moss, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Virginia Cedar. 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.