Fragrance comparison

Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense vs Elysée

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 1,111 ratings analysed

Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense

Ulric de Varens · 2016

4.0019 votes

Rank #42,047 CitrusGreen

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9%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Elysée

O Boticário · 1997

4.761,092 votes

Rank #23,458 FloralWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Elysée takes 4 of 5 categories.

Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Elysée
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense1/5

Elysée4/5

Ratings & consensus: Elysée
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Elysée
Sillage & projection: Elysée
Value for money: Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Elysée

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche IntenseUlric de Varens

ElyséeO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 35%Had 7%Want 59%

4.76/ 5 · 1,092 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

Category winnerElyséeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

53%Like

5%Ok

5%Dislike

5%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

49%Love

29%Like

5%Ok

15%Dislike

2%Hate

1,092 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityElysée

SillageElysée

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value36

Category winnerVarens Tonic Eau Fraiche IntenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

citrus100%

green88%

aromatic77%

white floral65%

sweet53%

fresh spicy42%

floral100%

woody92%

rose84%

powdery77%

musky69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match9%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeMintBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

Mandarin BlossomSorbetPearYlang-Ylang

Base4-6 hrs

MuskBenzoin

Top

Pink PepperMandarin OrangeFreesiaRaspberrySorbetCinnamonApple

Heart

RoseFloral NotesPeonyYlang-Ylang

Base

PatchouliMuskAustralian SandalwoodAmberTexas CedarIrisBenzoinTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Sorbet, Ylang-Ylang and Musk. Durations are only published for Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring79

Summer100

Fall36

Winter0

Day100

Night18

Spring79

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day58

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex60

Women40

Casual 46%Work 33%Date 12%Party 9%

Men1

Unisex9

Women90

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,047

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2016

Reviews1

Overall rank#23,458

PerfumerHernan Fígoli, Jacques Huclier

Launched1997

Reviews0

Category winnerElyséeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense by Ulric de Varens delivers an immediate splash of tart mandarin orange, brisk bergamot, and crushed garden mint. The opening hits fast with a cool, tingling sensation that instantly cuts through oppressive humidity. Within fifteen minutes, the zesty punch softens into a sunlit heart o…

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Elysée by O Boticário greets the senses with a rich blend of juicy dark plum, sweet peach nectar, and powdery violet petals. At its heart, velvety Moroccan rose and rich peony unfold to create a full-bodied floral bouquet that feels smooth and comforting. The scent gradually rests on a warm base of golden amber, cream…

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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 Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense or Elysée?

Elysée takes 4 of 5 categories. Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense is rated 4.00/5 from 19 votes; Elysée is rated 4.76/5 from 1,092 votes. Choose Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense for a citrus and green character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Elysée for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense or Elysée?

Elysée lasts longest (Elysée 72/100, Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense or Elysée?

Elysée projects furthest (Elysée 63/100, Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense and Elysée smell similar?

Clearly different: a 9% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Sorbet, Ylang-Ylang and Musk.

Is Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense or Elysée better for summer or winter?

Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense suits daytime wear; Elysée suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense and Elysée?

Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Mint and Bergamot, heart notes of Mandarin Blossom, Sorbet, Pear and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Musk and Benzoin. Elysée has top notes of Pink Pepper, Mandarin Orange, Freesia and Raspberry, heart notes of Rose, Floral Notes, Peony and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Australian Sandalwood and Amber.