Fragrance comparison

Varens Homme Sport vs Work@holic Base Man

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 44 ratings analysed

3 wins

Varens Homme Sport

Ulric de Varens

4.0426 votes

Rank #30,644 GreenCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Work@holic Base Man

Linn Young

3.8318 votes

Rank #30,424 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Varens Homme Sport takes 3 of 5 categories.

Varens Homme Sport
Choose it for a green and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Work@holic Base Man
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Varens Homme Sport3/5

Work@holic Base Man2/5

Ratings & consensus: Varens Homme Sport
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Varens Homme Sport
Sillage & projection: Varens Homme Sport
Value for money: Work@holic Base Man
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Work@holic Base Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Varens Homme SportUlric de Varens

Work@holic Base ManLinn Young

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 45%Had 28%Want 27%

3.83/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 53%Had 29%Want 18%

Category winnerVarens Homme SportRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

69%Like

8%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

11%Love

67%Like

17%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity43

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityVarens Homme Sport

SillageVarens Homme Sport

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value86

Category winnerWork@holic Base ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

citrus88%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy65%

floral53%

mossy42%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

green77%

earthy69%

citrus61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both green, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

GrapefruitMint

Heart2-3 hrs

Herbal NotesFloral Notes

Base4-6 hrs

MossMusk

Top

Green AppleGrapefruitLavenderMint

Heart

GeraniumCloves

Base

VetiverPatchouliMossPine Tree

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Mint and Moss. Durations are only published for Varens Homme Sport, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall58

Winter42

Day100

Night35

Spring75

Summer100

Fall8

Winter8

Day100

Night9

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 47%Work 30%Date 12%Party 11%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,644

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#30,424

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerWork@holic Base ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Varens Homme Sport by Ulric de Varens delivers an invigorating, clean blast built around tart grapefruit and brisk garden mint. The opening bursts with a brisk citrus kick that instantly wakes up the senses. Within fifteen minutes, green herbal notes and soft florals smooth out the initial sharpness. The scent settles…

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Work@holic Base Man by Linn Young hits the skin with a sharp blast of tart green apple, cold mint, and tangy grapefruit. The opening smells crisp and energetic, making it an easy pick for early morning workouts or quick errands in warm weather. As the bright fruits settle, geranium and spicy cloves emerge to add a sub…

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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 Sport or Work@holic Base Man?

Varens Homme Sport takes 3 of 5 categories. Varens Homme Sport is rated 4.04/5 from 26 votes; Work@holic Base Man is rated 3.83/5 from 18 votes. Choose Varens Homme Sport for a green and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Work@holic Base Man for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Varens Homme Sport or Work@holic Base Man?

Varens Homme Sport lasts longest (Varens Homme Sport 62/100, Work@holic Base Man 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Varens Homme Sport or Work@holic Base Man?

Varens Homme Sport projects furthest (Varens Homme Sport 56/100, Work@holic Base Man 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Varens Homme Sport and Work@holic Base Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Mint and Moss.

Is Varens Homme Sport or Work@holic Base Man better for summer or winter?

Varens Homme Sport suits daytime wear; Work@holic Base Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Varens Homme Sport and Work@holic Base Man?

Varens Homme Sport has top notes of Grapefruit and Mint, heart notes of Herbal Notes and Floral Notes, a base of Moss and Musk. Work@holic Base Man has top notes of Green Apple, Grapefruit, Lavender and Mint, heart notes of Geranium and Cloves, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, Moss and Pine Tree.