Fragrance comparison

Private Label vs Varens Original Italian Romance

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 22 ratings analysed

2 wins

Private Label

Ricarda M.

5.002 votes

Rank #43,115 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Varens Original Italian Romance

Ulric de Varens

3.7520 votes

Rank #42,180 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Private Label takes 2 of 3 categories.

Private Label
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Varens Original Italian Romance
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Private Label2/3

Varens Original Italian Romance1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Private Label
Sillage & projection: Private Label
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Varens Original Italian Romance

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Private LabelRicarda M.

Varens Original Italian RomanceUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 8%Want 92%

3.75/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 24%Had 30%Want 47%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

15%Love

65%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityPrivate Label

SillagePrivate Label

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

sweet92%

powdery84%

floral77%

lactonic69%

woody61%

citrus100%

white floral83%

woody65%

patchouli48%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LimeTangerineAlmondBergamotGrapefruit

Heart

OrchidMimosaAfrican Orange FlowerVioletJasmineGeraniumRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MilkVanilleSandalwoodPatchouliPalisander RosewoodMusk

Top15-30 mins

BergamotLemon Tree

Heart2-3 hrs

African Orange FlowerLily-of-the-Valley

Base4-6 hrs

PatchouliResinMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, African Orange Flower, Lily-of-the-Valley and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Varens Original Italian Romance, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring36

Summer100

Fall18

Winter0

Day100

Night18

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 42%Work 34%Date 14%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,115

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#42,180

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerVarens Original Italian RomanceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Private Label by Ricarda M. opens with a bright, zesty burst of lime and bergamot before transitioning into a floral heart dominated by orchid and mimosa. The base settles into a creamy, comforting blend of milk and sandalwood. This oriental floral scent is designed for the modern woman who appreciates a soft yet long…

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Varens Original Italian Romance by Ulric de Varens opens with a zesty blast of bergamot and crisp lemon tree leaves. It smells bright, sparkling, and unmistakably Mediterranean right out of the nozzle. Give it ten minutes on bare skin, and the initial sharp citrus settles into a sunlit heart of African orange flower a…

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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, Private Label or Varens Original Italian Romance?

Private Label takes 2 of 3 categories. Private Label is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Varens Original Italian Romance is rated 3.75/5 from 20 votes. Choose Private Label for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Varens Original Italian Romance for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Private Label or Varens Original Italian Romance?

Private Label lasts longest (Private Label 67/100, Varens Original Italian Romance 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Private Label or Varens Original Italian Romance?

Private Label projects furthest (Private Label 88/100, Varens Original Italian Romance 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Private Label and Varens Original Italian Romance smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, African Orange Flower, Lily-of-the-Valley and Patchouli.

Is Private Label or Varens Original Italian Romance better for summer or winter?

Private Label suits daytime wear; Varens Original Italian Romance suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Private Label and Varens Original Italian Romance?

Private Label has top notes of Lime, Tangerine, Almond and Bergamot, heart notes of Orchid, Mimosa, African Orange Flower and Violet, a base of Milk, Vanille, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Varens Original Italian Romance has top notes of Bergamot and Lemon Tree, heart notes of African Orange Flower and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Patchouli, Resin and Musk.