Fragrance comparison

Renaissance vs Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 22 ratings analysed

3 wins

Renaissance

Signature Fragrances

4.673 votes

Rank #37,056 AmberCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense

Ulric de Varens · 2016

4.0019 votes

Rank #42,047 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Renaissance takes 3 of 3 categories.

Renaissance
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Renaissance3/3

Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RenaissanceSignature Fragrances

Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche IntenseUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

4.00/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 35%Had 7%Want 59%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

32%Love

53%Like

5%Ok

5%Dislike

5%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityRenaissance

SillageRenaissance

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value86

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

citrus92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

warm spicy61%

citrus100%

green88%

aromatic77%

white floral65%

sweet53%

fresh spicy42%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderBergamotOrangeMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart

IrisCarnationJasmineYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base

SandalwoodTonka BeanAmberMuskVetiverIncenseBenzoinOakmoss

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeMintBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

Mandarin BlossomSorbetPearYlang-Ylang

Base4-6 hrs

MuskBenzoin

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Ylang-Ylang and Musk. Durations are only published for Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall67

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Spring79

Summer100

Fall36

Winter0

Day100

Night18

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex60

Women40

Casual 46%Work 33%Date 12%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,056

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#42,047

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2016

Reviews1

Category winnerRenaissanceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Renaissance opens bright and aromatic, with lemon, bergamot, orange and lavender giving it a clean citrus lift before the scent turns smoother and warmer. The heart brings powdery florals and iris, while the dry-down settles into amber, woods, musk and incense. It reads more dressed-up than sporty, with a fresh-meets-…

Reviews →

Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense by Ulric de Varens delivers an immediate splash of tart mandarin orange, brisk bergamot, and crushed garden mint. The opening hits fast with a cool, tingling sensation that instantly cuts through oppressive humidity. Within fifteen minutes, the zesty punch softens into a sunlit heart o…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Renaissance or Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense?

Renaissance takes 3 of 3 categories. Renaissance is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense is rated 4.00/5 from 19 votes. Choose Renaissance for a amber and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense for a citrus and green character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Renaissance or Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense?

Renaissance lasts longest (Renaissance 100/100, Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Renaissance or Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense?

Renaissance projects furthest (Renaissance 100/100, Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Renaissance and Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Ylang-Ylang and Musk.

Is Renaissance or Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense better for summer or winter?

Renaissance suits day or night wear; Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Renaissance and Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense?

Renaissance has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot, Orange and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Iris, Carnation, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Amber and Musk. Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Mint and Bergamot, heart notes of Mandarin Blossom, Sorbet, Pear and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Musk and Benzoin.