Fragrance comparison

Varensia vs Mila Schön (Original)

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 673 ratings analysed

Varensia

Ulric de Varens

3.83613 votes

Rank #7,781 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Mila Schön (Original)

Mila Schön

4.3260 votes

Rank #27,352 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mila Schön (Original) takes 3 of 5 categories.

Varensia
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking.
Mila Schön (Original)
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Varensia2/5

Mila Schön (Original)3/5

Ratings & consensus: Mila Schön (Original)
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Mila Schön (Original)
Sillage & projection: Mila Schön (Original)
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

Mila Schön (Original)Mila Schön

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 613 votes

4.32/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 42%Had 18%Want 40%

Category winnerMila Schön (Original)Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

60%Love

23%Like

8%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

60 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityMila Schön (Original)

SillageMila Schön (Original)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value63

Category winnerVarensiaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fruity92%

floral84%

mossy77%

aromatic69%

powdery61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

floral84%

fruity77%

powdery69%

mossy61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both fruity, floral and mossy

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

PeachBig StrawberryBergamotCorianderNeroliMandarinPlumGalbanum

Heart

CarnationCloveRoseJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyYlang YlangVioletBlackcurrant

Base

oak mossMuskSandalwoodPatchouliStyraxAmbergrisCastoreumCivet

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Bergamot, Ylang Ylang and Rose. 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

Spring59

Summer29

Fall100

Winter65

Day83

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex16

Women84

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

Men8

Unisex50

Women42

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,781

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews49

Overall rank#27,352

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Mila Schön (Original) is a bold 1981 oriental woody fragrance with ripe peach and strawberry over spicy florals, moss, musk, woods and resin. It has a vintage shape, but the fruit and carnation-clove warmth keep it lively rather than dusty. Expect a rich, spicy, mossy scent with noticeable presence. It is best for peo…

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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 Mila Schön (Original)?

Mila Schön (Original) takes 3 of 5 categories. Varensia is rated 3.83/5 from 613 votes; Mila Schön (Original) is rated 4.32/5 from 60 votes. Choose Varensia for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Choose Mila Schön (Original) for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Varensia or Mila Schön (Original)?

Mila Schön (Original) lasts longest (Mila Schön (Original) 78/100, Varensia 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Varensia or Mila Schön (Original)?

Mila Schön (Original) projects furthest (Mila Schön (Original) 72/100, Varensia 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Varensia and Mila Schön (Original) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, floral and mossy accords. Common notes include Neroli, Bergamot, Ylang Ylang and Rose.

Is Varensia or Mila Schön (Original) better for summer or winter?

Varensia suits evening wear; Mila Schön (Original) suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Varensia and Mila Schön (Original)?

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. Mila Schön (Original) has top notes of Peach, Big Strawberry, Bergamot and Coriander, heart notes of Carnation, Clove, Rose and Jasmine, a base of oak moss, Musk, Sandalwood and Patchouli.