Fragrance comparison

Varens Homme Intense vs Angel Collector 2019

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 94 ratings analysed

Varens Homme Intense

Ulric de Varens

4.0824 votes

Rank #18,842 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

8%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Angel Collector 2019

Mugler

4.4370 votes

Rank #23,768 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Angel Collector 2019 takes 4 of 6 categories.

Varens Homme Intense
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Angel Collector 2019
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Varens Homme Intense2/6

Angel Collector 20194/6

Ratings & consensus: Angel Collector 2019
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Angel Collector 2019
Sillage & projection: Angel Collector 2019
Value for money: Varens Homme Intense
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Angel Collector 2019
Fragranxe ranking: Varens Homme Intense

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Varens Homme IntenseUlric de Varens

Angel Collector 2019Mugler

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 50%Had 21%Want 29%

4.43/ 5 · 70 votes

Have 48%Had 10%Want 42%

Category winnerAngel Collector 2019Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

54%Like

4%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

57%Love

34%Like

4%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

70 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityAngel Collector 2019

SillageAngel Collector 2019

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value90

¤ Price value63

Category winnerVarens Homme IntenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

fresh spicy100%

woody83%

floral65%

citrus48%

powdery30%

sweet100%

fruity92%

caramel84%

warm spicy77%

patchouli69%

honey61%

Scent match8%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotMandarin Orange

Heart1-2 hrs

CuminFloral NotesNutmeg

Base3-4 hrs

CedarSandalwood

Top15-30 mins

Cotton CandyPineappleCoconutMelonCassisBergamotMandarin OrangeJasmine

Heart2-4 hrs

HoneyPlumApricotPeachCuminNutmegRoseOrchid

Base8-12+ hrs

PatchouliChocolateCaramelVanillaTonka BeanMuskSandalwoodAmber

Category winnerAngel Collector 2019Longest dry-down: 8-12+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring70

Summer50

Fall100

Winter60

Day92

Night100

Spring35

Summer29

Fall0

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men64

Unisex27

Women9

Casual 38%Work 33%Date 18%Party 10%

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Party 40%Date 37%Casual 15%Work 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,842

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#23,768

PerfumerOlivier Cresp, Yves de Chiris

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerVarens Homme IntenseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Varens Homme Intense by Ulric de Varens opens with an immediate kick of sparkling bergamot and bright mandarin orange. That initial citrus brightness flashes off quickly. Within twenty minutes, the fragrance shifts into a dry, herbal heart of warm cumin and ground nutmeg, softened by subtle floral notes. It smells cle…

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Mugler Angel Collector 2019 houses the iconic Eau de Parfum inside a shimmering star flacon. It opens with an unmistakable blast of spun sugar, juicy melon, and tart cassis before diving into dark cocoa, rich honey, and damp, earthy patchouli. Do not overspray this. The scent is dense and polarising. It thrives in fre…

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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, Varens Homme Intense or Angel Collector 2019?

Angel Collector 2019 takes 4 of 6 categories. Varens Homme Intense is rated 4.08/5 from 24 votes; Angel Collector 2019 is rated 4.43/5 from 70 votes. Choose Varens Homme Intense for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Angel Collector 2019 for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Varens Homme Intense or Angel Collector 2019?

Angel Collector 2019 lasts longest (Angel Collector 2019 82/100, Varens Homme Intense 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Varens Homme Intense or Angel Collector 2019?

Angel Collector 2019 projects furthest (Angel Collector 2019 80/100, Varens Homme Intense 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Varens Homme Intense and Angel Collector 2019 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 8% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Cumin and Nutmeg.

Is Varens Homme Intense or Angel Collector 2019 better for summer or winter?

Varens Homme Intense suits evening wear; Angel Collector 2019 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Varens Homme Intense and Angel Collector 2019?

Varens Homme Intense has top notes of Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Cumin, Floral Notes and Nutmeg, a base of Cedar and Sandalwood. Angel Collector 2019 has top notes of Cotton Candy, Pineapple, Coconut and Melon, heart notes of Honey, Plum, Apricot and Peach, a base of Patchouli, Chocolate, Caramel and Vanilla.