Fragrance comparison

Varens Original Borneo Dream vs Vison EDT

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

Updated 4 Nov 2026 142 ratings analysed

Varens Original Borneo Dream

Ulric de Varens

3.2128 votes

Rank #55,269 OzonicAquatic

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44%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Vison EDT

Robert Beaulieu

3.80114 votes

Rank #10,392 WoodySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vison EDT 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.
Vison EDT
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Varens Original Borneo Dream1/7

Vison EDT6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Varens Original Borneo DreamUlric de Varens

Vison EDTRobert Beaulieu

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.21/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 24%Had 26%Want 50%

3.80/ 5 · 114 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

Category winnerVison EDTRating 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

36%Love

50%Like

1%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

102 votes

Category winnerVison EDTMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate55

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityVison EDT

SillageVison EDT

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value54

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%

sweet92%

yellow floral84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

musky61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both yellow floral, woody and white floral

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

Big StrawberryNeroliMandarin Orange

Heart

Ylang-YlangJasmineMimosa

Base

MuskPatchouliSandalwoodVirginia CedarVanille

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

Spring43

Summer10

Fall100

Winter87

Day100

Night82

Category winnerVison EDTMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,269

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#10,392

PerfumerYves Tanguy

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerVison EDTHigher 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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Vison EDT by Robert Beaulieu is a distinct floral woody musk released in 1987. It features a bold opening of big strawberry and mandarin orange, settling into a heart of ylang-ylang, jasmine, and mimosa. The base is built on patchouli, musk, and vanilla, creating a character often compared to 80s powerhouses for those…

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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 Vison EDT?

Vison EDT takes 6 of 7 categories. Varens Original Borneo Dream is rated 3.21/5 from 28 votes; Vison EDT is rated 3.80/5 from 114 votes. Choose Varens Original Borneo Dream for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Vison EDT for a woody and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Varens Original Borneo Dream or Vison EDT?

They last about the same: Vison EDT 75/100, Varens Original Borneo Dream 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Varens Original Borneo Dream or Vison EDT?

Projection is very close: Vison EDT 63/100, Varens Original Borneo Dream 61/100 for sillage.

Do Varens Original Borneo Dream and Vison EDT smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share yellow floral, woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Virginia Cedar.

Is Varens Original Borneo Dream or Vison EDT better for summer or winter?

For summer, Varens Original Borneo Dream is the stronger pick. For winter, Vison EDT is the stronger pick. Varens Original Borneo Dream suits daytime wear; Vison EDT suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Varens Original Borneo Dream and Vison EDT?

Varens Original Borneo Dream has top notes of Watermelon, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, a base of Virginia Cedar. Vison EDT has top notes of Big Strawberry, Neroli and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Mimosa, a base of Musk, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Virginia Cedar.