Fragrance comparison

Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense vs Formula do Humor

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 122 ratings analysed

Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense

Ulric de Varens · 2016

4.0019 votes

Rank #42,047 CitrusGreen

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22%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Formula do Humor

Natura

4.25103 votes

Rank #26,045 AmberWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Formula do Humor 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.
Formula do Humor
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense1/5

Formula do Humor4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche IntenseUlric de Varens

Formula do HumorNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 35%Had 7%Want 59%

4.25/ 5 · 103 votes

Have 33%Had 67%Want 0%

Category winnerFormula do HumorRating 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

46%Love

44%Like

2%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

103 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityFormula do Humor

SillageFormula do Humor

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value72

Category winnerVarens Tonic Eau Fraiche IntenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

green88%

aromatic77%

white floral65%

sweet53%

fresh spicy42%

amber100%

woody91%

fresh spicy83%

ozonic74%

aromatic65%

aquatic56%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both aromatic and fresh spicy

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

Black PepperBergamotPink PepperMandarin OrangeMint

Heart

Violet LeafHazelnutJasmineCassis

Base

AmberWoodsy NotesVetiverGuaiacolBenzoinPatchouliSandalwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Mint, Bergamot and Benzoin. 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

Spring39

Summer17

Fall91

Winter100

Day46

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex60

Women40

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

Men57

Unisex43

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,047

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2016

Reviews1

Overall rank#26,045

PerfumerVerônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFormula do HumorHigher 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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Formula do Humor by Natura offers a refreshing shift between sharp black pepper and cooling mint, settling into a grounding woody heart. This 2011 release leans into a versatile, ozonic profile that feels crisp during the transition from day to evening. It serves as an accessible choice for men seeking a reliable, bal…

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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 Formula do Humor?

Formula do Humor takes 4 of 5 categories. Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense is rated 4.00/5 from 19 votes; Formula do Humor is rated 4.25/5 from 103 votes. Choose Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense for a citrus and green character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Formula do Humor for a amber 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 Formula do Humor?

Formula do Humor lasts longest (Formula do Humor 68/100, Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense or Formula do Humor?

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

Do Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense and Formula do Humor smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Mint, Bergamot and Benzoin.

Is Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense or Formula do Humor better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense and Formula do Humor?

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. Formula do Humor has top notes of Black Pepper, Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Hazelnut, Jasmine and Cassis, a base of Amber, Woodsy Notes, Vetiver and Guaiacol.