Fragrance comparison

Varens Original Spring Tea vs Whimsical

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 20 ratings analysed

1 wins

Varens Original Spring Tea

Ulric de Varens

3.2020 votes

Rank #59,753 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Whimsical

Take Me There

—0 votes

Rank #73,510 CitrusEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Varens Original Spring Tea takes 1 of 1 categories.

Varens Original Spring Tea
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Whimsical
Choose it for a citrus and earthy character.

Varens Original Spring Tea1/1

Whimsical0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
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

WhimsicalTake Me There

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.20/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 26%Had 28%Want 46%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate55

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

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%

citrus100%

earthy92%

rose84%

mossy77%

woody69%

white floral61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both citrus and woody

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

BergamotGrapefruit

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base

MuskPatchouliOakmoss

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

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,753

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#73,510

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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Whimsical by Take Me There opens with a sudden burst of bergamot and bitter grapefruit. That sharp citrus introduction soon gives way to a cool green heart where lily-of-the-valley and rose add a crisp floral texture rather than heavy sweetness. As the fragrance settles on warm skin, earthy patchouli and oakmoss take …

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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.

Do Varens Original Spring Tea and Whimsical smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose.

Is Varens Original Spring Tea or Whimsical better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Varens Original Spring Tea and Whimsical?

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. Whimsical has top notes of Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose, a base of Musk, Patchouli and Oakmoss.