Fragrance comparison

Varens Original Spring Tea vs Vetiver Moderno

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 54 ratings analysed

Varens Original Spring Tea

Ulric de Varens

3.2020 votes

Rank #59,753 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Vetiver Moderno

Torre of Tuscany

3.8034 votes

Rank #17,872 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vetiver Moderno takes 3 of 4 categories.

Varens Original Spring Tea
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Vetiver Moderno
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Varens Original Spring Tea1/4

Vetiver Moderno3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Varens Original Spring TeaUlric de Varens

Vetiver ModernoTorre of Tuscany

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.20/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 26%Had 28%Want 46%

3.80/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 26%Had 14%Want 60%

Category winnerVetiver ModernoRating 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

33%Love

44%Like

0%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate55

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityVetiver Moderno

SillageVarens Original Spring Tea

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

green91%

woody83%

fresh spicy74%

fresh65%

musky56%

woody100%

aromatic91%

white floral83%

citrus74%

fresh spicy65%

earthy56%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and fresh spicy

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

GrapefruitNutmegBergamotRhuburb

Heart

LavenderLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineGardeniaIrisRose

Base

VetiverMuskGuaiac WoodVirginia CedarPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose. 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

Spring100

Summer75

Fall75

Winter50

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,753

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#17,872

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerVetiver ModernoHigher 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…

Reviews →

Vetiver Moderno by Torre of Tuscany offers a crisp, woody experience balanced by a complex floral core. This 2011 release centers on a sharp grapefruit and nutmeg opening, transitioning into a multi-faceted floral heart before grounding itself in earthy vetiver and guaiac wood. It works as a tailored, daily scent for …

Reviews →

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 Vetiver Moderno?

Vetiver Moderno takes 3 of 4 categories. Varens Original Spring Tea is rated 3.20/5 from 20 votes; Vetiver Moderno is rated 3.80/5 from 34 votes. Choose Varens Original Spring Tea for a citrus and green character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Vetiver Moderno for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Varens Original Spring Tea or Vetiver Moderno?

Vetiver Moderno lasts longest (Vetiver Moderno 77/100, Varens Original Spring Tea 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Varens Original Spring Tea or Vetiver Moderno?

Varens Original Spring Tea projects furthest (Varens Original Spring Tea 66/100, Vetiver Moderno 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Varens Original Spring Tea and Vetiver Moderno smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose.

Is Varens Original Spring Tea or Vetiver Moderno better for summer or winter?

Varens Original Spring Tea suits daytime wear; Vetiver Moderno suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Varens Original Spring Tea and Vetiver Moderno?

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. Vetiver Moderno has top notes of Grapefruit, Nutmeg, Bergamot and Rhuburb, heart notes of Lavender, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Gardenia, a base of Vetiver, Musk, Guaiac Wood and Virginia Cedar.