Fragrance comparison

Varens Love vs Fracas

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 4,751 ratings analysed

Varens Love

Ulric de Varens · 2007

4.1822 votes

Rank #34,949 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Fracas

Robert Piguet

3.954,729 votes

Rank #575 White FloralTuberose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fracas takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

Varens Love2/5

Fracas3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Varens LoveUlric de Varens

FracasRobert Piguet

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 31%Had 18%Want 51%

3.95/ 5 · 4,729 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

Category winnerVarens LoveRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

68%Like

0%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

45%Love

33%Like

4%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

4,320 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityFracas

SillageFracas

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value50

Category winnerVarens LoveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus91%

woody83%

powdery74%

musky65%

rose56%

white floral100%

tuberose88%

green77%

floral65%

animalic53%

fruity42%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Orange BlossomBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

JasmineRose

Base4-6 hrs

SandalwoodMusk

Top

PeachOrange BlossomHiacynthGreen LeavesMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

TuberoseJasmineGardeniaOsmanthusNarcissusLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationWhite Iris

Base

MuskAmberSandalwoodOakmossVetiverCedar

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Bergamot, Jasmine and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Varens Love, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring57

Summer57

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter97

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 40%Work 34%Date 17%Party 9%

Men2

Unisex13

Women85

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,949

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2007

Reviews4

Overall rank#575

PerfumerGermaine Cellier

Launched—

Reviews313

Category winnerFracasHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Fracas by Robert Piguet is an uncompromising floral powerhouse defined by its iconic, creamy tuberose. Launched in 1948, it remains a gold standard for those seeking a bold, unapologetic scent. This perfume features a complex heart of jasmine, gardenia, and narcissus, resting on a sturdy base of sandalwood and oakmoss…

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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 Love or Fracas?

Fracas takes 3 of 5 categories. Varens Love is rated 4.18/5 from 22 votes; Fracas is rated 3.95/5 from 4,729 votes. Choose Varens Love for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Fracas for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Varens Love or Fracas?

Fracas lasts longest (Fracas 79/100, Varens Love 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Varens Love or Fracas?

Fracas projects furthest (Fracas 73/100, Varens Love 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Varens Love and Fracas smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Bergamot, Jasmine and Sandalwood.

Is Varens Love or Fracas better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Varens Love and Fracas?

Varens Love has top notes of Orange Blossom and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Sandalwood and Musk. Fracas has top notes of Peach, Orange Blossom, Hiacynth and Green Leaves, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine, Gardenia and Osmanthus, a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood and Oakmoss.