Fragrance comparison

Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense vs Sintonia Total

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 106 ratings analysed

Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense

Ulric de Varens · 2016

4.0019 votes

Rank #42,047 CitrusGreen

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60%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Sintonia Total

Natura · 2003

4.6487 votes

Rank #24,841 CitrusFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sintonia Total takes 3 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.
Sintonia Total
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense1/5

Sintonia Total3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche IntenseUlric de Varens

Sintonia TotalNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 35%Had 7%Want 59%

4.64/ 5 · 87 votes

Have 2%Had 80%Want 18%

Category winnerSintonia TotalRating 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

71%Love

21%Like

7%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate91

Category winners

LongevitySintonia Total

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value63

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%

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

green69%

white floral61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and green

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

LavenderBergamotLemonLimeMandarin OrangeBasilMintNutmeg

Heart

Ylang-YlangMagnoliaLily-of-the-ValleyWhite Cedar Extract

Base

SandalowoodAmberMuskTonka BeanVanilla

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Mint, Bergamot and Ylang-Ylang. 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

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter33

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex60

Women40

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

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,047

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2016

Reviews1

Overall rank#24,841

PerfumerVerônica Kato

Launched2003

Reviews0

Category winnerSintonia TotalHigher 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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Sintonia Total by Natura is a grounded woody aromatic scent for men. Launching in 2003, it pairs sharp lime and bergamot with a solid base of cedar and sandalwood. This fragrance offers a crisp, clean vibe perfect for daily wear during warm spring days. It is a reliable, easy-to-reach option for those wanting a polish…

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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 Sintonia Total?

Sintonia Total takes 3 of 5 categories. Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense is rated 4.00/5 from 19 votes; Sintonia Total is rated 4.64/5 from 87 votes. Choose Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense for a citrus and green character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Sintonia Total for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense or Sintonia Total?

They last about the same: Sintonia Total 60/100, Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense 58/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense or Sintonia Total?

Projection is very close: Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense 58/100, Sintonia Total 58/100 for sillage.

Do Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense and Sintonia Total smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and green accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Mint, Bergamot and Ylang-Ylang.

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

Varens Tonic Eau Fraiche Intense suits daytime wear; Sintonia Total suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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. Sintonia Total has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot, Lemon and Lime, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Magnolia, Lily-of-the-Valley and White Cedar Extract, a base of Sandalowood, Amber, Musk and Tonka Bean.