Fragrance comparison

Varens Homme Intense vs B. Clean Relax

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 102 ratings analysed

4 wins

Varens Homme Intense

Ulric de Varens

4.0824 votes

Rank #18,842 Fresh SpicyWoody

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63%scent match

Closely related

B. Clean Relax

Benetton

3.8978 votes

Rank #15,586 Fresh SpicyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Varens Homme Intense takes 4 of 5 categories.

Varens Homme Intense
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
B. Clean Relax
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.

Varens Homme Intense4/5

B. Clean Relax1/5

Ratings & consensus: Varens Homme Intense
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Varens Homme Intense
Sillage & projection: Varens Homme Intense
Value for money: Varens Homme Intense
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: B. Clean Relax

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Varens Homme IntenseUlric de Varens

B. Clean RelaxBenetton

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 50%Had 21%Want 29%

3.89/ 5 · 78 votes

Have 33%Had 47%Want 19%

Category winnerVarens Homme IntenseRating 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

26%Love

56%Like

1%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

73 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityVarens Homme Intense

SillageVarens Homme Intense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value90

¤ Price value58

Category winnerVarens Homme IntenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody83%

floral65%

citrus48%

powdery30%

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

vanilla69%

powdery61%

Scent match63%Closely related · both fresh spicy, woody and citrus

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeBergamotLemon

Heart

LavenderNutmegBasil

Base

SandalwoodVanillaCedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Nutmeg and Cedar. Durations are only published for Varens Homme Intense, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring70

Summer50

Fall100

Winter60

Day92

Night100

Spring93

Summer100

Fall0

Winter59

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men64

Unisex27

Women9

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

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,842

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#15,586

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerB. Clean RelaxHigher 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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B. Clean Relax by Benetton is an aromatic, woody scent that centers on a clean blend of lavender, basil, and smooth sandalwood. It feels like a crisp, post-shower comfort for daily wear. This unisex fragrance sits close to the skin, making it a reliable choice for lounging at home or casual office days during the spri…

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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 B. Clean Relax?

Varens Homme Intense takes 4 of 5 categories. Varens Homme Intense is rated 4.08/5 from 24 votes; B. Clean Relax is rated 3.89/5 from 78 votes. Choose Varens Homme Intense for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose B. Clean Relax for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Varens Homme Intense or B. Clean Relax?

Varens Homme Intense lasts longest (Varens Homme Intense 62/100, B. Clean Relax 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Varens Homme Intense or B. Clean Relax?

Varens Homme Intense projects furthest (Varens Homme Intense 66/100, B. Clean Relax 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Varens Homme Intense and B. Clean Relax smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Nutmeg and Cedar.

Is Varens Homme Intense or B. Clean Relax better for summer or winter?

Varens Homme Intense suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Varens Homme Intense and B. Clean Relax?

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. B. Clean Relax has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Nutmeg and Basil, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla and Cedar.