Fragrance comparison

Varens Original Tropical Sun vs Nirmala Baccarat Edition 2015

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 46 ratings analysed

Varens Original Tropical Sun

Ulric de Varens

3.6010 votes

Rank #47,570 CitrusTropical

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Nirmala Baccarat Edition 2015

Molinard

4.3936 votes

Rank #28,092 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nirmala Baccarat Edition 2015 takes 4 of 4 categories.

Varens Original Tropical Sun
Choose it for a citrus and tropical character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Nirmala Baccarat Edition 2015
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Varens Original Tropical Sun0/4

Nirmala Baccarat Edition 20154/4

Ratings & consensus: Nirmala Baccarat Edition 2015
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Nirmala Baccarat Edition 2015
Sillage & projection: Nirmala Baccarat Edition 2015
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Nirmala Baccarat Edition 2015

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Varens Original Tropical SunUlric de Varens

Nirmala Baccarat Edition 2015Molinard

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 38%Had 17%Want 45%

4.39/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 24%Had 10%Want 66%

Category winnerNirmala Baccarat Edition 2015Rating 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

50%Love

44%Like

0%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

36 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage31

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityNirmala Baccarat Edition 2015

SillageNirmala Baccarat Edition 2015

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%

citrus100%

sweet92%

tropical84%

fruity77%

vanilla69%

woody61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both citrus, tropical 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

PassionfruitMangoPomeloGrapefruitMandarin Orange

Heart

JasmineFlowers

Base

VanillaTonka BeanSandalwoodMuskCedar

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Mango, Mandarin Orange and Passionfruit. 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

Spring64

Summer57

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night93

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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

Men13

Unisex13

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,570

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#28,092

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNirmala Baccarat Edition 2015Higher 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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Nirmala Baccarat Edition 2015 by Molinard is a vibrant oriental floral perfume bursting with sun-drenched sweetness. It opens with an energizing splash of ripe passionfruit, juicy mango, tart grapefruit, and sparkling mandarin orange, instantly brightening your mood. As it settles on skin, soft jasmine petals blend i…

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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 Nirmala Baccarat Edition 2015?

Nirmala Baccarat Edition 2015 takes 4 of 4 categories. Varens Original Tropical Sun is rated 3.60/5 from 10 votes; Nirmala Baccarat Edition 2015 is rated 4.39/5 from 36 votes. Choose Varens Original Tropical Sun for a citrus and tropical character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Nirmala Baccarat Edition 2015 for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Varens Original Tropical Sun or Nirmala Baccarat Edition 2015?

Nirmala Baccarat Edition 2015 lasts longest (Nirmala Baccarat Edition 2015 76/100, Varens Original Tropical Sun 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Varens Original Tropical Sun or Nirmala Baccarat Edition 2015?

Nirmala Baccarat Edition 2015 projects furthest (Nirmala Baccarat Edition 2015 74/100, Varens Original Tropical Sun 31/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Varens Original Tropical Sun and Nirmala Baccarat Edition 2015 smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, tropical and sweet accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Mango, Mandarin Orange and Passionfruit.

Is Varens Original Tropical Sun or Nirmala Baccarat Edition 2015 better for summer or winter?

Varens Original Tropical Sun suits daytime wear; Nirmala Baccarat Edition 2015 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Varens Original Tropical Sun and Nirmala Baccarat Edition 2015?

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. Nirmala Baccarat Edition 2015 has top notes of Passionfruit, Mango, Pomelo and Grapefruit, heart notes of Jasmine and Flowers, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood and Musk.