Fragrance comparison

Varens Original Spring Tea vs Acqua di Colonia Citrus

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 32 ratings analysed

Varens Original Spring Tea

Ulric de Varens

3.2020 votes

Rank #59,753 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Acqua di Colonia Citrus

O Boticário

3.7512 votes

Rank #59,400 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Acqua di Colonia Citrus takes 4 of 4 categories.

Varens Original Spring Tea
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Acqua di Colonia Citrus
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Varens Original Spring Tea0/4

Acqua di Colonia Citrus4/4

Ratings & consensus: Acqua di Colonia Citrus
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Acqua di Colonia Citrus
Sillage & projection: Acqua di Colonia Citrus
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Acqua di Colonia Citrus

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Varens Original Spring TeaUlric de Varens

Acqua di Colonia CitrusO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.20/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 26%Had 28%Want 46%

3.75/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 9%Had 36%Want 55%

Category winnerAcqua di Colonia CitrusRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

40%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

25%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate55

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityAcqua di Colonia Citrus

SillageAcqua di Colonia Citrus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value88

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

green91%

woody83%

fresh spicy74%

fresh65%

musky56%

citrus100%

fresh spicy83%

white floral65%

sweet48%

fresh30%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

OrangeGrapefruitBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

TeaLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base4-6 hrs

Virginia CedarMuskOakmoss

Top

CitrusesOrangeMandarin OrangeLemonBergamotGrapefruitPineappleCardamom

Heart

African Orange FlowerPetitgrainFreesiaLilyNutmegGeranium

Base

SandalwoodWoodsy NotesTonka BeanOakmossVirginia CedarMusk

InformationalShared notesOrange, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Virginia Cedar. Durations are only published for Varens Original Spring Tea, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer100

Fall14

Winter14

Day100

Night13

Spring63

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,753

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#59,400

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAcqua di Colonia CitrusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Varens Original Spring Tea delivers a crisp burst of chilled refreshment. The bitter grapefruit hits immediately. Tart bergamot and sweet orange follow right behind, kicking off an airy citrus profile that cuts through sticky morning humidity. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus bite softens into an earthy steamed gree…

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Acqua di Colonia Citrus by O Boticário is a lively splash of pure sunshine that instantly wakes up your senses. It opens with an energetic blend of fresh lemon, sweet mandarin orange, tart grapefruit, and a dash of spicy cardamom. As the bright top notes settle, you catch breezy petitgrain, soft orange blossom, and su…

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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 Spring Tea or Acqua di Colonia Citrus?

Acqua di Colonia Citrus takes 4 of 4 categories. Varens Original Spring Tea is rated 3.20/5 from 20 votes; Acqua di Colonia Citrus is rated 3.75/5 from 12 votes. Choose Varens Original Spring Tea for a citrus and green character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Acqua di Colonia Citrus for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Varens Original Spring Tea or Acqua di Colonia Citrus?

Acqua di Colonia Citrus lasts longest (Acqua di Colonia Citrus 70/100, Varens Original Spring Tea 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Varens Original Spring Tea or Acqua di Colonia Citrus?

Acqua di Colonia Citrus projects furthest (Acqua di Colonia Citrus 70/100, Varens Original Spring Tea 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Varens Original Spring Tea and Acqua di Colonia Citrus smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and fresh accords. Common notes include Orange, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Virginia Cedar.

Is Varens Original Spring Tea or Acqua di Colonia Citrus better for summer or winter?

Varens Original Spring Tea suits daytime wear; Acqua di Colonia Citrus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Varens Original Spring Tea and Acqua di Colonia Citrus?

Varens Original Spring Tea has top notes of Orange, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Tea, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose, a base of Virginia Cedar, Musk and Oakmoss. Acqua di Colonia Citrus has top notes of Citruses, Orange, Mandarin Orange and Lemon, heart notes of African Orange Flower, Petitgrain, Freesia and Lily, a base of Sandalwood, Woodsy Notes, Tonka Bean and Oakmoss.