Fragrance comparison

Varens Original Tropical Sun vs Byblos

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 534 ratings analysed

Varens Original Tropical Sun

Ulric de Varens

3.6010 votes

Rank #47,570 CitrusTropical

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26%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Byblos

3.93524 votes

Rank #3,326 FruityWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Byblos takes 4 of 4 categories.

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

Varens Original Tropical Sun0/4

Byblos4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Varens Original Tropical SunUlric de Varens

ByblosByblos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 38%Had 17%Want 45%

3.93/ 5 · 524 votes

Have 44%Had 36%Want 20%

Category winnerByblosRating 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

32%Love

48%Like

3%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

524 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage31

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityByblos

SillageByblos

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value70

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

tropical86%

fruity72%

sweet58%

fresh44%

coconut30%

fruity100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

floral69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both fruity and sweet

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

PassionfruitPineappleBlack CurrantCassiaPeachMarigoldGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

MimosaHoneysuckleJasmineGardeniaHeliotropeVioletLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-Ylang

Base

RaspberryPepperVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Passionfruit and Violet. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter35

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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

Men1

Unisex10

Women89

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,570

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#3,326

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews96

Category winnerByblosHigher 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…

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Byblos by Byblos is a vibrant floral fruity fragrance for women that evokes a nostalgic 90s aesthetic. This perfume centers on a lush blend of passionfruit and pineapple, set against a complex heart of mimosa and jasmine. It feels ideal for bright spring days or casual summer outings, offering a refreshingly playful a…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Varens Original Tropical Sun or Byblos?

Byblos takes 4 of 4 categories. Varens Original Tropical Sun is rated 3.60/5 from 10 votes; Byblos is rated 3.93/5 from 524 votes. Choose Varens Original Tropical Sun for a citrus and tropical character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Byblos for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Varens Original Tropical Sun or Byblos?

Byblos lasts longest (Byblos 61/100, Varens Original Tropical Sun 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Varens Original Tropical Sun or Byblos?

Byblos projects furthest (Byblos 56/100, Varens Original Tropical Sun 31/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Varens Original Tropical Sun and Byblos smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Passionfruit and Violet.

Is Varens Original Tropical Sun or Byblos better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Varens Original Tropical Sun and Byblos?

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. Byblos has top notes of Passionfruit, Pineapple, Black Currant and Cassia, heart notes of Mimosa, Honeysuckle, Jasmine and Gardenia, a base of Raspberry, Pepper, Vetiver and Musk.