Fragrance comparison

Playmate vs Varens Sweet Coco Soleil

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

Updated 26 Oct 2026 152 ratings analysed

5 wins

Playmate

Mind Games

3.8946 votes

Rank #46,493 White FloralVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Varens Sweet Coco Soleil

Ulric de Varens

3.74106 votes

Rank #18,097 SweetVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Playmate takes 5 of 7 categories.

Playmate
Choose it for a white floral and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Varens Sweet Coco Soleil
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Playmate5/7

Varens Sweet Coco Soleil2/7

Ratings & consensus: Playmate
Community sentiment: Playmate
Longevity: Playmate
Sillage & projection: Playmate
Value for money: Varens Sweet Coco Soleil
Versatility: Playmate
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Varens Sweet Coco Soleil

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PlaymateMind Games

Varens Sweet Coco SoleilUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 17%Had 3%Want 81%

3.74/ 5 · 106 votes

Have 47%Had 9%Want 44%

Category winnerPlaymateRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

24%Like

9%Ok

17%Dislike

4%Hate

46 votes

26%Love

42%Like

12%Ok

19%Dislike

1%Hate

106 votes

Category winnerPlaymateMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityPlaymate

SillagePlaymate

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value22

¤ Price value85

Category winnerVarens Sweet Coco SoleilBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

vanilla92%

powdery84%

musky77%

coconut69%

sweet61%

sweet100%

vanilla90%

coconut80%

white floral70%

lactonic60%

tropical50%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both vanilla, white floral and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Coconut MilkWater LilyItalian Lemon

Heart

JasmineGardeniaTiare Flower

Base

Vanilla BeanMuskAmberSandalwood

Top15-30 mins

Coconut Milk

Heart1-2 hrs

Tiare FlowerSugar Cane

Base2-4 hrs

VanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesCoconut Milk, Tiare Flower and Musk. Durations are only published for Varens Sweet Coco Soleil, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer93

Fall93

Winter40

Day100

Night57

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter38

Day100

Night32

Category winnerPlaymateMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex42

Women50

Men0

Unisex35

Women65

Casual 47%Work 22%Date 19%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,493

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,097

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerVarens Sweet Coco SoleilHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mind Games Playmate starts with a splash of zesty Italian lemon and cool water lily before rich coconut milk coats the top. As the initial citrus sparkle clears, heavy white floral notes of gardenia, tiare flower, and sweet jasmine take over the center. The dry-down relies on warm sandalwood, golden amber, and soft va…

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Do not expect a thick bakery dessert here. Ulric de Varens Varens Sweet Coco Soleil captures the relaxed atmosphere of a warm beach day. The opening splashes crisp coconut milk that behaves more like cooling coconut water. Sunny tiare flower petals and raw sugar cane arrive quickly to create a familiar aftersun lotion…

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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, Playmate or Varens Sweet Coco Soleil?

Playmate takes 5 of 7 categories. Playmate is rated 3.89/5 from 46 votes; Varens Sweet Coco Soleil is rated 3.74/5 from 106 votes. Choose Playmate for a white floral and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Varens Sweet Coco Soleil for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Playmate or Varens Sweet Coco Soleil?

Playmate lasts longest (Playmate 72/100, Varens Sweet Coco Soleil 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Playmate or Varens Sweet Coco Soleil?

Playmate projects furthest (Playmate 57/100, Varens Sweet Coco Soleil 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Playmate and Varens Sweet Coco Soleil smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, white floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Coconut Milk, Tiare Flower and Musk.

Is Playmate or Varens Sweet Coco Soleil better for summer or winter?

For summer, Playmate is the stronger pick. For winter, Playmate is the stronger pick. Playmate suits daytime wear; Varens Sweet Coco Soleil suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Playmate and Varens Sweet Coco Soleil?

Playmate has top notes of Coconut Milk, Water Lily and Italian Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine, Gardenia and Tiare Flower, a base of Vanilla Bean, Musk, Amber and Sandalwood. Varens Sweet Coco Soleil has top notes of Coconut Milk, heart notes of Tiare Flower and Sugar Cane, a base of Vanilla and Musk.