Fragrance comparison

Varens Original Tropical Sun vs Like Me

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 26 ratings analysed

4 wins

Varens Original Tropical Sun

Ulric de Varens

3.6010 votes

Rank #47,570 CitrusTropical

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67%scent match

Closely related

Like Me

Parfums Genty

3.3116 votes

Rank #62,058 FruityTropical

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Varens Original Tropical Sun takes 4 of 5 categories.

Varens Original Tropical Sun
Choose it for a citrus and tropical character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Like Me
Choose it for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Varens Original Tropical Sun4/5

Like Me1/5

Ratings & consensus: Varens Original Tropical Sun
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Varens Original Tropical Sun
Sillage & projection: Like Me
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Varens Original Tropical Sun
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 MeParfums Genty

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 38%Had 17%Want 45%

3.31/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 56%Had 38%Want 6%

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

6%Love

50%Like

13%Ok

31%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage31

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity44

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityVarens Original Tropical Sun

SillageLike Me

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%

tropical83%

sweet65%

citrus48%

musky30%

Scent match67%Closely related · both fruity, tropical and citrus

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

Heart1.5-3 hrs

VioletJasmine

Base3-5 hrs

RaspberryMuskAmber

Category winnerVarens Original Tropical SunLongest dry-down: 4-6 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring57

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night28

Spring100

Summer83

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night25

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 41%Work 24%Party 18%Date 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,570

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#62,058

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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Juicy fruit takes the front seat right away. Like Me by Parfums Genty opens with a lively splash of ripe mango, tangy passionfruit, and tart grapefruit that feels bright and playful. The initial alcohol rush clears within two minutes, revealing a cheerful blend of sweet tropical fruit and crisp citrus juice. As the sc…

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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 Me?

Varens Original Tropical Sun takes 4 of 5 categories. Varens Original Tropical Sun is rated 3.60/5 from 10 votes; Like Me is rated 3.31/5 from 16 votes. Choose Varens Original Tropical Sun for a citrus and tropical character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Like Me for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

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

Varens Original Tropical Sun lasts longest (Varens Original Tropical Sun 47/100, Like Me 44/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Like Me projects furthest (Like Me 54/100, Varens Original Tropical Sun 31/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Varens Original Tropical Sun and Like Me smell similar?

Closely related: a 67% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, tropical and citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Mango, Passionfruit and Violet.

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

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

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

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