Fragrance comparison

Ásia Tropical vs Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 31 ratings analysed

Ásia Tropical

Mahogany

4.2512 votes

Rank #43,997 CitrusSweet

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46%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense

Ulric de Varens · 2016

4.0019 votes

Rank #42,047 CitrusGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense takes 4 of 5 categories.

Ásia Tropical
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Ásia Tropical1/5

Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense4/5

Ratings & consensus: Ásia Tropical
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense
Sillage & projection: Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense
Value for money: Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ásia TropicalMahogany

Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche IntenseUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 46%Had 21%Want 33%

4.00/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 35%Had 7%Want 59%

Category winnerÁsia TropicalRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

12 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

⏱ Longevity41

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityVarens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense

SillageVarens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value86

Category winnerVarens Tonic Eau Fraiche IntenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

sweet92%

white floral84%

warm spicy77%

fruity69%

powdery61%

citrus100%

green88%

aromatic77%

white floral65%

sweet53%

fresh spicy42%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both citrus, white floral and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangePearBergamotCardamom

Heart

SandalwoodJasmineCaramelLily-of-the-Valley

Base

BenzoinVanillaLicoriceMusk

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeMintBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

Mandarin BlossomSorbetPearYlang-Ylang

Base4-6 hrs

MuskBenzoin

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Pear, Bergamot and Benzoin. 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

Summer100

Fall100

Winter17

Day100

Night11

Spring79

Summer100

Fall36

Winter0

Day100

Night18

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex29

Women64

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#43,997

PerfumerMauricy F. Bertelli

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#42,047

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2016

Reviews1

Category winnerVarens Tonic Eau Fraiche IntenseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ásia Tropical by Mahogany is a bright floral fragrance that plays with unexpected sweetness. Opening with a crisp blend of pear and bergamot, it quickly moves into a heart of jasmine and creamy sandalwood. Perfect for daytime wear, this scent brings a touch of tropical warmth to your everyday wardrobe without feeling …

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…

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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, Ásia Tropical or Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense?

Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense takes 4 of 5 categories. Ásia Tropical is rated 4.25/5 from 12 votes; Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense is rated 4.00/5 from 19 votes. Choose Ásia Tropical for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense for a citrus and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ásia Tropical or Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense?

Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense lasts longest (Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense 58/100, Ásia Tropical 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ásia Tropical or Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense?

Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense projects furthest (Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense 58/100, Ásia Tropical 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ásia Tropical and Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Pear, Bergamot and Benzoin.

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

Ásia Tropical suits daytime wear; Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

Ásia Tropical has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Pear, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Sandalwood, Jasmine, Caramel and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Benzoin, Vanilla, Licorice 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.