Fragrance comparison

Varens Original Spring Tea vs La Danza

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 37 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

2 wins

La Danza

Zepter

3.5917 votes

Rank #60,816 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

La Danza takes 2 of 4 categories.

Varens Original Spring Tea
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
La Danza
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Varens Original Spring Tea1/4

La Danza2/4

Ratings & consensus: La Danza
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: La Danza
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Varens Original Spring Tea

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Varens Original Spring TeaUlric de Varens

La DanzaZepter

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.20/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 26%Had 28%Want 46%

3.59/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 35%Had 42%Want 24%

Category winnerLa DanzaRating 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

29%Love

29%Like

12%Ok

29%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate55

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageLa Danza

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value25

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%

woody92%

floral84%

fresh77%

amber69%

powdery61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both citrus, woody 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

GrapefruitAldehydesBergamotOrangePeachGalbanum

Heart

VioletLily-of-the-ValleyLilacYlang-YlangJasmineCyclamenRoseOrris

Base

OakmossVetiverLabdanumBenzoinTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesOrange, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Lily-of-the-Valley. 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

Spring80

Summer60

Fall100

Winter80

Day80

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,753

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#60,816

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVarens Original Spring TeaHigher 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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La Danza by Zepter opens with a sharp burst of bitter galbanum, fizzy aldehydes, and bright grapefruit. The initial spray delivers an immediate snap of green citrus that feels crisp and energetic. As the top notes quiet down, the scent shifts toward an expansive bouquet dominated by clean violet, lilac, and sweet ylan…

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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 La Danza?

La Danza takes 2 of 4 categories. Varens Original Spring Tea is rated 3.20/5 from 20 votes; La Danza is rated 3.59/5 from 17 votes. Choose Varens Original Spring Tea for a citrus and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose La Danza for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Varens Original Spring Tea or La Danza?

They last about the same: Varens Original Spring Tea 60/100, La Danza 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Varens Original Spring Tea or La Danza?

Projection is very close: La Danza 68/100, Varens Original Spring Tea 66/100 for sillage.

Do Varens Original Spring Tea and La Danza smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and fresh accords. Common notes include Orange, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Varens Original Spring Tea or La Danza better for summer or winter?

Varens Original Spring Tea suits daytime wear; La Danza suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Varens Original Spring Tea and La Danza?

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. La Danza has top notes of Grapefruit, Aldehydes, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Violet, Lily-of-the-Valley, Lilac and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Labdanum and Benzoin.