Fragrance comparison

Varens Original Borneo Dream vs Les 4 Saisons: Hiver

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

Updated 4 Nov 2026 379 ratings analysed

Varens Original Borneo Dream

Ulric de Varens

3.2128 votes

Rank #55,269 OzonicAquatic

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33%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Les 4 Saisons: Hiver

M. Micallef

3.72351 votes

Rank #8,910 WoodyPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Les 4 Saisons: Hiver takes 6 of 7 categories.

Varens Original Borneo Dream
Choose it for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Les 4 Saisons: Hiver
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Varens Original Borneo Dream1/7

Les 4 Saisons: Hiver6/7

Ratings & consensus: Les 4 Saisons: Hiver
Community sentiment: Les 4 Saisons: Hiver
Longevity: Les 4 Saisons: Hiver
Sillage & projection: Les 4 Saisons: Hiver
Value for money: Varens Original Borneo Dream
Versatility: Les 4 Saisons: Hiver
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Les 4 Saisons: Hiver

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Varens Original Borneo DreamUlric de Varens

Les 4 Saisons: HiverM. Micallef

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.21/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 24%Had 26%Want 50%

3.72/ 5 · 351 votes

Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%

Category winnerLes 4 Saisons: HiverRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

32%Like

4%Ok

46%Dislike

0%Hate

28 votes

24%Love

52%Like

3%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

221 votes

Category winnerLes 4 Saisons: HiverMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate55

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityLes 4 Saisons: Hiver

SillageLes 4 Saisons: Hiver

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value55

Category winnerVarens Original Borneo DreamBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

ozonic100%

aquatic88%

yellow floral77%

white floral65%

woody53%

sweet42%

woody100%

powdery92%

sweet84%

citrus77%

yellow floral69%

almond61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both woody, yellow floral and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Watermelon

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang-YlangJasmine

Base5-7 hrs

Virginia Cedar

Top

OrangeNeroliAmalfi Lemon

Heart

Ylang-YlangIrisCinnamonJasmine

Base

AlmondSandalwoodVanillaMuskVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Jasmine and Virginia Cedar. Durations are only published for Varens Original Borneo Dream, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer100

Fall20

Winter0

Day100

Night18

Spring20

Summer14

Fall75

Winter100

Day100

Night67

Category winnerLes 4 Saisons: HiverMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex28

Women72

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,269

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#8,910

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerLes 4 Saisons: HiverHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ulric de Varens Original Borneo Dream presents a daring collision of crisp watermelon and brisk ozonic air. Crafted by master perfumer Pierre Bourdon, the opening lands with an unmistakable watery crunch. It is bright. You immediately get a rush of cold melon flesh followed by a sharp splash of salty ocean mist. Withi…

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Les 4 Saisons: Hiver is a warm, powdery floral fragrance designed for the colder months. It opens with a vibrant, citrusy burst of orange, neroli, and Amalfi lemon before settling into a soft, cozy heart of ylang-ylang, iris, and cinnamon. The base features a creamy blend of almond, vanilla, and sandalwood that linger…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Varens Original Borneo Dream or Les 4 Saisons: Hiver?

Les 4 Saisons: Hiver takes 6 of 7 categories. Varens Original Borneo Dream is rated 3.21/5 from 28 votes; Les 4 Saisons: Hiver is rated 3.72/5 from 351 votes. Choose Varens Original Borneo Dream for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Les 4 Saisons: Hiver for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Varens Original Borneo Dream or Les 4 Saisons: Hiver?

Les 4 Saisons: Hiver lasts longest (Les 4 Saisons: Hiver 79/100, Varens Original Borneo Dream 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Varens Original Borneo Dream or Les 4 Saisons: Hiver?

Les 4 Saisons: Hiver projects furthest (Les 4 Saisons: Hiver 71/100, Varens Original Borneo Dream 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Varens Original Borneo Dream and Les 4 Saisons: Hiver smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, yellow floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Virginia Cedar.

Is Varens Original Borneo Dream or Les 4 Saisons: Hiver better for summer or winter?

For summer, Varens Original Borneo Dream is the stronger pick. For winter, Les 4 Saisons: Hiver is the stronger pick. Varens Original Borneo Dream suits daytime wear; Les 4 Saisons: Hiver suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Varens Original Borneo Dream and Les 4 Saisons: Hiver?

Varens Original Borneo Dream has top notes of Watermelon, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, a base of Virginia Cedar. Les 4 Saisons: Hiver has top notes of Orange, Neroli and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Iris, Cinnamon and Jasmine, a base of Almond, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Musk.