Fragrance comparison

Varens Passion vs Electric Blue Seduction for Men

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 59 ratings analysed

Varens Passion

Ulric de Varens

4.2313 votes

Rank #50,037 FruityAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Electric Blue Seduction for Men

Antonio Banderas

3.8046 votes

Rank #25,559 AquaticFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

Varens Passion
Choose it for a fruity and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Electric Blue Seduction for Men
Choose it for a aquatic and fresh character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Varens Passion2/5

Electric Blue Seduction for Men2/5

Ratings & consensus: Varens Passion
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Varens Passion
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Electric Blue Seduction for Men
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Electric Blue Seduction for Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Varens PassionUlric de Varens

Electric Blue Seduction for MenAntonio Banderas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.23/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 45%Had 17%Want 38%

3.80/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 33%Had 28%Want 39%

Category winnerVarens PassionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

54%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

13%Love

65%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

46 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityVarens Passion

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value88

Category winnerElectric Blue Seduction for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

amber86%

woody72%

citrus58%

sweet44%

fresh30%

aquatic100%

fresh92%

citrus84%

fruity77%

green69%

musky61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both fruity, citrus and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

Fruity NotesAmberWoody NotesCitrusesMusk

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Watery NotesCitruses

Heart

FruitsGreen NotesSpicy Notes

Base

MuskWoody NotesAmber

InformationalShared notesAmber, Woody Notes, Citruses and Musk. Durations are only published for Varens Passion, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring57

Summer57

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night61

Spring73

Summer100

Fall27

Winter19

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 41%Work 29%Date 19%Party 11%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,037

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,559

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerElectric Blue Seduction for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Varens Passion opens with a punchy splash of tart citruses and sugared orchard berries. The first two minutes bring a sharp solvent mist before the oils settle on skin. Give it a moment. The bright sweetness softens quickly as a golden amber accord rises from below. Dry cedar-like woody notes emerge alongside clean wh…

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Electric Blue Seduction for Men is a fresh, sweet-leaning aquatic with a soft citrus opening, fruity nuances in the heart, and an amber-musk base that keeps it easy to wear. It comes across smooth, clean, and casual rather than sharp or heavy. It suits warm weather, daytime use, and easygoing settings especially well.…

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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 Passion or Electric Blue Seduction for Men?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Varens Passion is rated 4.23/5 from 13 votes; Electric Blue Seduction for Men is rated 3.80/5 from 46 votes. Choose Varens Passion for a fruity and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Electric Blue Seduction for Men for a aquatic and fresh character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Varens Passion or Electric Blue Seduction for Men?

Varens Passion lasts longest (Varens Passion 58/100, Electric Blue Seduction for Men 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Varens Passion or Electric Blue Seduction for Men?

Projection is very close: Varens Passion 58/100, Electric Blue Seduction for Men 58/100 for sillage.

Do Varens Passion and Electric Blue Seduction for Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, citrus and fresh accords. Common notes include Amber, Woody Notes, Citruses and Musk.

Is Varens Passion or Electric Blue Seduction for Men better for summer or winter?

Varens Passion suits daytime wear; Electric Blue Seduction for Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Varens Passion and Electric Blue Seduction for Men?

Varens Passion features Fruity Notes, Amber, Woody Notes, Citruses and Musk. Electric Blue Seduction for Men has top notes of Watery Notes and Citruses, heart notes of Fruits, Green Notes and Spicy Notes, a base of Musk, Woody Notes and Amber.