Fragrance comparison

Varens Original Tropical Sun vs Like Kiss

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 31 ratings analysed

2 wins

Varens Original Tropical Sun

Ulric de Varens

3.6010 votes

Rank #47,570 CitrusTropical

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64%scent match

Closely related

Like Kiss

Parfums Genty

3.3321 votes

Rank #58,126 FruitySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Varens Original Tropical Sun takes 2 of 5 categories.

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

Varens Original Tropical Sun2/5

Like Kiss1/5

Ratings & consensus: Varens Original Tropical Sun
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Like Kiss
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: Varens Original Tropical Sun

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Varens Original Tropical SunUlric de Varens

Like KissParfums Genty

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 38%Had 17%Want 45%

3.33/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 47%Had 39%Want 14%

Category winnerVarens Original Tropical SunRating 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

10%Love

43%Like

24%Ok

19%Dislike

5%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage31

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageLike Kiss

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value68

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

tropical86%

fruity72%

sweet58%

fresh44%

coconut30%

fruity100%

sweet88%

tropical77%

citrus65%

powdery53%

white floral42%

Scent match64%Closely related · 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

Top15-30 mins

MangoPassionfruitGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

JasmineViolet

Base4-6 hrs

RaspberryMuskAmber

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring57

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night28

Spring100

Summer100

Fall33

Winter33

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 44%Work 27%Date 16%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,570

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#58,126

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVarens Original Tropical SunHigher 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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Parfums Genty Like Kiss is a bright, juicy floral fruity scent centered on sun-drenched fruit sweetness. The mango hits fast. It opens with a bright splash of ripe mango, tangy passionfruit, and tart pink grapefruit. The first two minutes carry a brief alcohol rush before the scent settles into a sweet tropical cockta…

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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 Like Kiss?

Varens Original Tropical Sun takes 2 of 5 categories. Varens Original Tropical Sun is rated 3.60/5 from 10 votes; Like Kiss is rated 3.33/5 from 21 votes. Choose Varens Original Tropical Sun for a citrus and tropical character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Like Kiss for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Varens Original Tropical Sun or Like Kiss?

They last about the same: Varens Original Tropical Sun 47/100, Like Kiss 47/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Varens Original Tropical Sun or Like Kiss?

Like Kiss projects furthest (Like Kiss 50/100, Varens Original Tropical Sun 31/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Varens Original Tropical Sun and Like Kiss smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, citrus and tropical accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Mango, Passionfruit and Violet.

Is Varens Original Tropical Sun or Like Kiss better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Varens Original Tropical Sun and Like Kiss?

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. Like Kiss has top notes of Mango, Passionfruit and Grapefruit, heart notes of Jasmine and Violet, a base of Raspberry, Musk and Amber.