Fragrance comparison

Taurus vs Varens For Men Irish Coffee

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 191 ratings analysed

5 wins

Taurus

Thera Cosméticos

4.39145 votes

Rank #4,373 WhiskeyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Varens For Men Irish Coffee

Ulric de Varens

3.9146 votes

Rank #18,820 WoodyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Taurus takes 5 of 7 categories.

Taurus
Choose it for a whiskey and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Varens For Men Irish Coffee
Choose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Taurus5/7

Varens For Men Irish Coffee2/7

Ratings & consensus: Taurus
Community sentiment: Taurus
Longevity: Taurus
Sillage & projection: Taurus
Value for money: Varens For Men Irish Coffee
Versatility: Varens For Men Irish Coffee
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Taurus

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TaurusThera Cosméticos

Varens For Men Irish CoffeeUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.39/ 5 · 145 votes

Have 56%Had 11%Want 33%

3.91/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 40%Had 8%Want 53%

Category winnerTaurusRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

18%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

145 votes

28%Love

48%Like

13%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

46 votes

Category winnerTaurusMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityTaurus

SillageTaurus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value81

Category winnerVarens For Men Irish CoffeeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

whiskey100%

woody90%

citrus80%

warm spicy70%

amber60%

patchouli50%

woody100%

vanilla86%

warm spicy72%

coffee58%

whiskey44%

powdery30%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, whiskey and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

WhiskeyOrangeBergamot

Heart

MaltCedar

Base

AmberPatchouliCoffeeMusk

Top15-30 mins

WhiskeyLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

CoffeeCedar

Base6-8 hrs

VanillaSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesWhiskey, Cedar, Coffee and Musk. Durations are only published for Varens For Men Irish Coffee, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer7

Fall91

Winter100

Day14

Night100

Spring28

Summer16

Fall100

Winter100

Day91

Night100

Category winnerVarens For Men Irish CoffeeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex5

Women2

Men35

Unisex58

Women8

Casual 39%Date 27%Work 20%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,373

PerfumerMário Torri Neto

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#18,820

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerTaurusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Taurus by Thera Cosméticos opens with sharp whiskey, bergamot, and sweet orange before settling into dark malt and cedar. Base notes of amber, patchouli, and coffee build a warm boozy heart ideal for freezing winter evenings. It projects strongly during late night gatherings, offering a dense gourmand profile for cold…

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Varens For Men Irish Coffee delivers an upfront pour of sweet boozy warmth without demanding a high price tag. The first spritz greets you with a quick splash of lemon cutting through dark whiskey, before settling into a warm brew of roasted coffee and dry cedarwood. As the hours tick on, smooth vanilla and clean musk…

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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, Taurus or Varens For Men Irish Coffee?

Taurus takes 5 of 7 categories. Taurus is rated 4.39/5 from 145 votes; Varens For Men Irish Coffee is rated 3.91/5 from 46 votes. Choose Taurus for a whiskey and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Varens For Men Irish Coffee for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Taurus or Varens For Men Irish Coffee?

Taurus lasts longest (Taurus 81/100, Varens For Men Irish Coffee 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Taurus or Varens For Men Irish Coffee?

Taurus projects furthest (Taurus 74/100, Varens For Men Irish Coffee 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Taurus and Varens For Men Irish Coffee smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, whiskey and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Whiskey, Cedar, Coffee and Musk.

Is Taurus or Varens For Men Irish Coffee better for summer or winter?

For summer, Varens For Men Irish Coffee is the stronger pick. For winter, Taurus is the stronger pick. Taurus suits evening wear; Varens For Men Irish Coffee suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Taurus and Varens For Men Irish Coffee?

Taurus has top notes of Whiskey, Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Malt and Cedar, a base of Amber, Patchouli, Coffee and Musk. Varens For Men Irish Coffee has top notes of Whiskey and Lemon, heart notes of Coffee and Cedar, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and Musk.