Fragrance comparison

Varens Passion vs Jacqueline

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 15 ratings analysed

1 wins

Varens Passion

Ulric de Varens

4.2313 votes

Rank #50,054 FruityAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

65%scent match

Closely related

Jacqueline

Jacques Battini

4.002 votes

Rank #58,355 PowderyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Varens Passion takes 1 of 1 categories.

Varens Passion
Choose it for a fruity and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Jacqueline
Choose it for a powdery and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Varens Passion1/1

Jacqueline0/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Varens PassionUlric de Varens

JacquelineJacques Battini

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.23/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 45%Had 17%Want 38%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 9%Had 9%Want 82%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

amber86%

woody72%

citrus58%

sweet44%

fresh30%

powdery100%

citrus91%

floral83%

fruity74%

sweet65%

amber56%

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

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

CitrusesFruity Notes

Heart

Floral NotesWoody Notes

Base

Powdery NotesAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesFruity Notes, Amber, Woody Notes and Citruses. 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

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

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

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,054

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#58,355

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVarens PassionHigher 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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Jacqueline by Jacques Battini offers a clean, powdery floral profile designed for daily wear. It opens with bright citrus and fruity notes, transitioning into a soft woody heart. The base settles into a gentle, musky amber warmth that stays close to the skin. It serves as a versatile, understated option for those who …

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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 Jacqueline?

Varens Passion takes 1 of 1 categories. Varens Passion is rated 4.23/5 from 13 votes; Jacqueline is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Varens Passion for a fruity and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Jacqueline for a powdery and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do Varens Passion and Jacqueline smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, citrus and amber accords. Common notes include Fruity Notes, Amber, Woody Notes and Citruses.

Is Varens Passion or Jacqueline better for summer or winter?

Varens Passion suits daytime wear; Jacqueline suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Varens Passion and Jacqueline?

Varens Passion features Fruity Notes, Amber, Woody Notes, Citruses and Musk. Jacqueline has top notes of Citruses and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Floral Notes and Woody Notes, a base of Powdery Notes, Amber and Musk.