Fragrance comparison

Varens Original Tropical Sun vs Summer Party

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 16 ratings analysed

2 wins

Varens Original Tropical Sun

Ulric de Varens

3.6010 votes

Rank #47,570 CitrusTropical

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65%scent match

Closely related

Summer Party

Ana Hickmann

4.176 votes

Rank #49,070 FruityTropical

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Varens Original Tropical Sun takes 2 of 3 categories.

Varens Original Tropical Sun
Choose it for a citrus and tropical character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Summer Party
Choose it for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Varens Original Tropical Sun2/3

Summer Party1/3

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

Summer PartyAna Hickmann

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 38%Had 17%Want 45%

4.17/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 12%Had 20%Want 68%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

17%Love

83%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage31

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityVarens Original Tropical Sun

SillageSummer Party

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

tropical86%

fruity72%

sweet58%

fresh44%

coconut30%

fruity100%

tropical91%

sweet83%

citrus74%

caramel65%

powdery56%

Scent match65%Closely related · both tropical, citrus and fruity

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

MangoGrapefruitPeachPassionfruit

Heart

JasmineRoseViolet

Base

CaramelMuskCedarSandalwood

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Mango, 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

Summer100

Fall60

Winter0

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,570

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#49,070

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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Summer Party by Ana Hickmann is a bright, fruit-focused scent that leans heavily into tropical mango and passionfruit. It feels like a sunny day at the beach, where the citrus and stone fruit top notes soften into a caramel and sandalwood base. It is a casual choice for anyone seeking a vibrant, everyday fragrance for…

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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 Summer Party?

Varens Original Tropical Sun takes 2 of 3 categories. Varens Original Tropical Sun is rated 3.60/5 from 10 votes; Summer Party is rated 4.17/5 from 6 votes. Choose Varens Original Tropical Sun for a citrus and tropical character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Summer Party for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Varens Original Tropical Sun or Summer Party?

They last about the same: Varens Original Tropical Sun 47/100, Summer Party 45/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Varens Original Tropical Sun or Summer Party?

Summer Party projects furthest (Summer Party 42/100, Varens Original Tropical Sun 31/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Varens Original Tropical Sun and Summer Party smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share tropical, citrus and fruity accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Mango, Passionfruit and Violet.

Is Varens Original Tropical Sun or Summer Party better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Varens Original Tropical Sun and Summer Party?

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. Summer Party has top notes of Mango, Grapefruit, Peach and Passionfruit, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose and Violet, a base of Caramel, Musk, Cedar and Sandalwood.