Fragrance comparison

Perry Ellis Eau de Toilette For Men vs Varens Musc

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 209 ratings analysed

Perry Ellis Eau de Toilette For Men

Perry Ellis

3.94203 votes

Rank #6,817 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Varens Musc

Ulric de Varens

3.836 votes

Rank #62,600 MuskyPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Varens Musc takes 2 of 3 categories.

Perry Ellis Eau de Toilette For Men
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Varens Musc
Choose it for a musky and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Perry Ellis Eau de Toilette For Men1/3

Varens Musc2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Varens Musc
Sillage & projection: Varens Musc
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Perry Ellis Eau de Toilette For Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Perry Ellis Eau de Toilette For MenPerry Ellis

Varens MuscUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 203 votes

Have 43%Had 18%Want 39%

3.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 36%Had 29%Want 36%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

59%Like

5%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

203 votes

17%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityVarens Musc

SillageVarens Musc

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

amber61%

musky100%

powdery90%

citrus80%

woody70%

amber60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bitter OrangeCardamomCorianderClary Sage

Heart

LavenderFirMintCedar

Base

SandalwoodTonka BeanAmberMossMuskPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

Bitter Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

MuskSandalwoodFloral Notes

Base6-8 hrs

Amber

InformationalShared notesBitter Orange, Sandalwood, Amber and Musk. Durations are only published for Varens Musc, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer89

Fall0

Winter33

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,817

PerfumerClaude Dir

Launched—

Reviews44

Overall rank#62,600

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPerry Ellis Eau de Toilette For MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Perry Ellis Eau de Toilette For Men opens with a sharp flash of bitter orange, coriander, and clary sage before shifting into a cool heart of lavender, mint, and fir tree. Sandalwood, amber, and tonka bean build a clean woody base for everyday wear. Designed by perfumer Claude Dir, it fits casual spring mornings and …

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Varens Musc by Ulric de Varens delivers a straightforward, comforting blend centered on clean musk, bitter orange, and smooth sandalwood. The scent opens with a brief prickle of sharp citrus peel that softens within minutes. As the bright top fades, a velvety heart of musk and gentle floral notes takes over, wrapping …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Perry Ellis Eau de Toilette For Men or Varens Musc?

Varens Musc takes 2 of 3 categories. Perry Ellis Eau de Toilette For Men is rated 3.94/5 from 203 votes; Varens Musc is rated 3.83/5 from 6 votes. Choose Perry Ellis Eau de Toilette For Men for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Varens Musc for a musky and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Perry Ellis Eau de Toilette For Men or Varens Musc?

Varens Musc lasts longest (Varens Musc 80/100, Perry Ellis Eau de Toilette For Men 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Perry Ellis Eau de Toilette For Men or Varens Musc?

Varens Musc projects furthest (Varens Musc 75/100, Perry Ellis Eau de Toilette For Men 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Perry Ellis Eau de Toilette For Men and Varens Musc smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bitter Orange, Sandalwood, Amber and Musk.

Is Perry Ellis Eau de Toilette For Men or Varens Musc better for summer or winter?

Varens Musc suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Perry Ellis Eau de Toilette For Men and Varens Musc?

Perry Ellis Eau de Toilette For Men has top notes of Bitter Orange, Cardamom, Coriander and Clary Sage, heart notes of Lavender, Fir, Mint and Cedar, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Amber and Moss. Varens Musc has top notes of Bitter Orange, heart notes of Musk, Sandalwood and Floral Notes, a base of Amber.