Fragrance comparison

Varens Original Tropical Sun vs Blu Blazer

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 28 ratings analysed

Varens Original Tropical Sun

Ulric de Varens

3.6010 votes

Rank #47,570 CitrusTropical

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Blu Blazer

Jupilò

4.5618 votes

Rank #28,834 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Blu Blazer takes 4 of 4 categories.

Varens Original Tropical Sun
Choose it for a citrus and tropical character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Blu Blazer
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Varens Original Tropical Sun0/4

Blu Blazer4/4

Ratings & consensus: Blu Blazer
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Blu Blazer
Sillage & projection: Blu Blazer
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Blu Blazer

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Varens Original Tropical SunUlric de Varens

Blu BlazerJupilò

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 38%Had 17%Want 45%

4.56/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 30%Had 2%Want 67%

Category winnerBlu BlazerRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

30%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

67%Love

28%Like

0%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage31

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityBlu Blazer

SillageBlu Blazer

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value66

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

tropical86%

fruity72%

sweet58%

fresh44%

coconut30%

fruity100%

sweet92%

lavender84%

tropical77%

citrus69%

aromatic61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both fruity, citrus and tropical

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitMangoMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

PassionfruitCoconut

Base4-6 hrs

VioletRose

Top

PineappleMangoAppleMandarin OrangeLimeBlack PepperGrapefruitRhubarb

Heart

LavenderRoseJasmineOrchidMagnolia

Base

LeatherVetiverCedarWhite MuskCypriolPatchouliAmbergris

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Mango, Mandarin Orange and Rose. Durations are only published for Varens Original Tropical Sun, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring57

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night28

Spring100

Summer83

Fall83

Winter83

Day100

Night64

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 47%Work 20%Date 17%Party 16%

Men47

Unisex53

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,570

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#28,834

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerBlu BlazerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Varens Original Tropical Sun opens with an unmistakable splash of sharp grapefruit, juicy mango, and sweet mandarin orange. The fruit arrives fast. Within fifteen minutes, the tart citrus softens into a pulpy mix of passionfruit and smooth coconut milk that sits close to the skin. It feels like an ice-cold tropical fr…

Reviews →

Jupilò's Blu Blazer offers a bright contrast of juicy tropical fruits against dry, clean leather. Mango and pineapple spark the initial spray, while a base of smoky vetiver and salt-tinged ambergris grounds the sweetness, making it a highly versatile unisex option for warm days and casual evenings.

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Varens Original Tropical Sun or Blu Blazer?

Blu Blazer takes 4 of 4 categories. Varens Original Tropical Sun is rated 3.60/5 from 10 votes; Blu Blazer is rated 4.56/5 from 18 votes. Choose Varens Original Tropical Sun for a citrus and tropical character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Blu Blazer for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Varens Original Tropical Sun or Blu Blazer?

Blu Blazer lasts longest (Blu Blazer 82/100, Varens Original Tropical Sun 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Varens Original Tropical Sun or Blu Blazer?

Blu Blazer projects furthest (Blu Blazer 77/100, Varens Original Tropical Sun 31/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Varens Original Tropical Sun and Blu Blazer smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, citrus and tropical accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Mango, Mandarin Orange and Rose.

Is Varens Original Tropical Sun or Blu Blazer better for summer or winter?

Varens Original Tropical Sun suits daytime wear; Blu Blazer suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Varens Original Tropical Sun and Blu Blazer?

Varens Original Tropical Sun has top notes of Grapefruit, Mango and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Passionfruit and Coconut, a base of Violet and Rose. Blu Blazer has top notes of Pineapple, Mango, Apple and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lavender, Rose, Jasmine and Orchid, a base of Leather, Vetiver, Cedar and White Musk.