Fragrance comparison

Varens Original Tropical Sun vs La Yuqawam Jasmine Wisp

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 859 ratings analysed

Varens Original Tropical Sun

Ulric de Varens

3.6010 votes

Rank #47,570 CitrusTropical

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58%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

La Yuqawam Jasmine Wisp

Rasasi

3.81849 votes

Rank #539 FruitySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

La Yuqawam Jasmine Wisp takes 4 of 4 categories.

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

Varens Original Tropical Sun0/4

La Yuqawam Jasmine Wisp4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Varens Original Tropical SunUlric de Varens

La Yuqawam Jasmine WispRasasi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 38%Had 17%Want 45%

3.81/ 5 · 849 votes

Have 38%Had 11%Want 51%

Category winnerLa Yuqawam Jasmine WispRating 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

48%Love

30%Like

10%Ok

9%Dislike

3%Hate

752 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage31

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityLa Yuqawam Jasmine Wisp

SillageLa Yuqawam Jasmine Wisp

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value69

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%

vanilla84%

citrus77%

tropical69%

white floral61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both citrus, fruity 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

Mandarin OrangeGrapefruitLemon

Heart

PassionfruitWhite FlowersPearPeachCoconut

Base

VanillaAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Passionfruit and Coconut. 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

Summer90

Fall0

Winter63

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%

Men2

Unisex14

Women84

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,570

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#539

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews181

Category winnerLa Yuqawam Jasmine WispHigher 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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Jasmine Wisp is a floral fruity gourmand that leans into tropical vibrancy. It centers on a cocktail of passionfruit, peach, and pear, supported by a creamy coconut and vanilla foundation. Designed for those who prefer bold, project-heavy scents, this fragrance shines during cooler evenings or transition seasons, offe…

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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 La Yuqawam Jasmine Wisp?

La Yuqawam Jasmine Wisp takes 4 of 4 categories. Varens Original Tropical Sun is rated 3.60/5 from 10 votes; La Yuqawam Jasmine Wisp is rated 3.81/5 from 849 votes. Choose Varens Original Tropical Sun for a citrus and tropical character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose La Yuqawam Jasmine Wisp for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Varens Original Tropical Sun or La Yuqawam Jasmine Wisp?

La Yuqawam Jasmine Wisp lasts longest (La Yuqawam Jasmine Wisp 80/100, Varens Original Tropical Sun 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Varens Original Tropical Sun or La Yuqawam Jasmine Wisp?

La Yuqawam Jasmine Wisp projects furthest (La Yuqawam Jasmine Wisp 75/100, Varens Original Tropical Sun 31/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Varens Original Tropical Sun and La Yuqawam Jasmine Wisp smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fruity and tropical accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Passionfruit and Coconut.

Is Varens Original Tropical Sun or La Yuqawam Jasmine Wisp 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 La Yuqawam Jasmine Wisp?

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. La Yuqawam Jasmine Wisp has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Lemon, heart notes of Passionfruit, White Flowers, Pear and Peach, a base of Vanilla, Amber and Tonka Bean.