Fragrance comparison

Varensia vs Atmysphere

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 636 ratings analysed

Varensia

Ulric de Varens

3.83613 votes

Rank #7,781 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Atmysphere

4.4323 votes

Rank #19,791 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Atmysphere takes 3 of 5 categories.

Varensia
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking.
Atmysphere
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Varensia2/5

Atmysphere3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VarensiaUlric de Varens

AtmysphereAtmysphere

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 613 votes

4.43/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 15%Had 8%Want 77%

Category winnerAtmysphereRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

61%Love

30%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityAtmysphere

SillageAtmysphere

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value70

Category winnerVarensiaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fruity92%

floral84%

mossy77%

aromatic69%

powdery61%

fruity100%

woody92%

sweet84%

warm spicy77%

amber69%

aromatic61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both fruity and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

NeroliOrangeMandarin OrangeRaspberryAldehydesClovesBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Black CurrantCassisYlang YlangGeraniumRoseJasmineLotus

Base6-8+ hrs

oak mossCarnationPowdery NotesVetiverSandalwoodBenzoinLabdanumVanilla

Top

RaspberryPlumBlackberryBlack CurrantBergamotCitruses

Heart

RoseJasmineGeraniumLavenderChili PepperClovesResinsAnise

Base

Cashmere MuskMuskPatchouliVanillaSandalwoodAmberTonka BeanIncense

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Cloves, Bergamot and Black Currant. Durations are only published for Varensia, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day72

Night100

Spring89

Summer56

Fall100

Winter89

Day100

Night88

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex16

Women84

Casual 35%Date 29%Work 19%Party 16%

Men17

Unisex33

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,781

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews49

Overall rank#19,791

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerVarensiaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Varensia by Ulric de Varens is an unapologetic, retro chypre that balances bright citrus with dense, earthy forest moss. The first spritz unleashes crisp aldehydes, bitter neroli, and tangy mandarin orange before settling into ripe black currant and sweet cassis. As the initial sharpness fades, a heart of spiced carna…

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Atmysphere opens with dark berries, soft citrus and a resinous amber glow, then turns sweeter and more floral as rose, lavender and spice come through. In wear it often reads woody, smooth and gently creamy, with a noticeable sweet-fruity trail. Despite the men’s marketing, it can come across quite unisex, even slight…

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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, Varensia or Atmysphere?

Atmysphere takes 3 of 5 categories. Varensia is rated 3.83/5 from 613 votes; Atmysphere is rated 4.43/5 from 23 votes. Choose Varensia for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Choose Atmysphere for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Varensia or Atmysphere?

Atmysphere lasts longest (Atmysphere 77/100, Varensia 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Varensia or Atmysphere?

Atmysphere projects furthest (Atmysphere 70/100, Varensia 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Varensia and Atmysphere smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and aromatic accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Cloves, Bergamot and Black Currant.

Is Varensia or Atmysphere better for summer or winter?

Varensia suits evening wear; Atmysphere suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Varensia and Atmysphere?

Varensia has top notes of Neroli, Orange, Mandarin Orange and Raspberry, heart notes of Black Currant, Cassis, Ylang Ylang and Geranium, a base of oak moss, Carnation, Powdery Notes and Vetiver. Atmysphere has top notes of Raspberry, Plum, Blackberry and Black Currant, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Geranium and Lavender, a base of Cashmere Musk, Musk, Patchouli and Vanilla.