Fragrance comparison

Tosca vs Varens Love

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 395 ratings analysed

3 wins

Tosca

MÄURER & WIRTZ

3.56373 votes

Rank #4,712 CitrusAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Varens Love

Ulric de Varens · 2007

4.1822 votes

Rank #34,949 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tosca takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

Tosca3/5

Varens Love2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ToscaMÄURER & WIRTZ

Varens LoveUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.56/ 5 · 373 votes

Have 53%Had 28%Want 19%

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

27%Love

51%Like

9%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

201 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

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityTosca

SillageTosca

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value100

Category winnerVarens LoveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

amber92%

powdery84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

aldehydic61%

white floral100%

citrus91%

woody83%

powdery74%

musky65%

rose56%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesBergamotOrange BlossomLemon

Heart

Ylang-YlangClovesOrris RootJasmineRose

Base

BenzoinAmberCivetVanillaSandalwoodMuskVetiver

Top15-30 mins

Orange BlossomBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

JasmineRose

Base4-6 hrs

SandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orange Blossom, 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter66

Day–

Night–

Spring57

Summer57

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex40

Women58

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#4,712

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews84

Overall rank#34,949

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2007

Reviews4

Category winnerToscaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Tosca is an old-school floral aldehyde with a bright citrus lift, a powdery floral heart, and a warm ambery base touched by vanilla, musk, vetiver, and civet. On skin it can feel rich, soapy, and slightly spicy rather than airy. If you enjoy vintage-style perfumes with a classic dressy character, Tosca may be worth sa…

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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, Tosca or Varens Love?

Tosca takes 3 of 5 categories. Tosca is rated 3.56/5 from 373 votes; Varens Love is rated 4.18/5 from 22 votes. Choose Tosca for a citrus and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. 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, Tosca or Varens Love?

They last about the same: Tosca 68/100, Varens Love 67/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Tosca or Varens Love?

Tosca projects furthest (Tosca 60/100, Varens Love 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tosca and Varens Love smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Rose.

Is Tosca or Varens Love better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Tosca and Varens Love?

Tosca has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Lemon, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Cloves, Orris Root and Jasmine, a base of Benzoin, Amber, Civet and Vanilla. Varens Love has top notes of Orange Blossom and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Sandalwood and Musk.