Fragrance comparison

Roccobarocco vs Varens Love

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 99 ratings analysed

3 wins

Roccobarocco

3.8677 votes

Rank #11,860 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Varens Love

Ulric de Varens · 2007

4.1822 votes

Rank #34,974 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Roccobarocco takes 3 of 5 categories.

Roccobarocco
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Varens Love
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Roccobarocco3/5

Varens Love2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RoccobaroccoRoccobarocco

Varens LoveUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 77 votes

Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%

4.18/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 31%Had 18%Want 51%

Category winnerVarens LoveRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

51%Like

4%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

67 votes

27%Love

68%Like

0%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityRoccobarocco

SillageRoccobarocco

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value100

Category winnerVarens LoveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

floral84%

amber77%

citrus69%

warm spicy61%

white floral100%

citrus91%

woody83%

powdery74%

musky65%

rose56%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both white floral, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Orange BlossomBergamotPeachGreen NotesLemon

Heart

TuberoseCarnationJasmineYlang-YlangHiacynthOrchidRoseNarcissus

Base

SandalwoodBenzoinAmberMuskVanillaCedarOakmoss

Top15-30 mins

Orange BlossomBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

JasmineRose

Base4-6 hrs

SandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Bergamot, Jasmine and Rose. Durations are only published for Varens Love, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring74

Summer35

Fall74

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Spring57

Summer57

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 40%Work 34%Date 17%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,860

PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#34,974

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2007

Reviews4

Category winnerRoccobaroccoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Roccobarocco for women is a dense, golden floral released in 1987. It pairs a bright, citrus-forward opening with a lush, heavy heart of tuberose and ylang-ylang. The base brings significant warmth through sandalwood and benzoin, creating a scent that feels particularly at home in crisp, festive winter weather. It off…

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Ulric de Varens Varens Love presents a straightforward, clean floral woody musk profile designed for everyday comfort. The first spray delivers an energetic splash of tart bergamot and honeyed orange blossom, releasing a sunny bath-soap crispness across the skin. Within twenty minutes, the sharper citrus fades smoothl…

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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, Roccobarocco or Varens Love?

Roccobarocco takes 3 of 5 categories. Roccobarocco is rated 3.86/5 from 77 votes; Varens Love is rated 4.18/5 from 22 votes. Choose Roccobarocco for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Varens Love for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Roccobarocco or Varens Love?

Roccobarocco lasts longest (Roccobarocco 76/100, Varens Love 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Roccobarocco or Varens Love?

Roccobarocco projects furthest (Roccobarocco 75/100, Varens Love 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Roccobarocco and Varens Love smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Bergamot, Jasmine and Rose.

Is Roccobarocco or Varens Love better for summer or winter?

Roccobarocco suits daytime wear; Varens Love suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Roccobarocco and Varens Love?

Roccobarocco has top notes of Orange Blossom, Bergamot, Peach and Green Notes, heart notes of Tuberose, Carnation, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sandalwood, Benzoin, Amber and Musk. Varens Love has top notes of Orange Blossom and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Sandalwood and Musk.