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    Cristalle Eau de Toilette vs. Varens Fresh Eau Fraiche Intense

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Cristalle Eau de Toilette rates higher with the community, while Varens Fresh Eau Fraiche Intense wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Cristalle Eau de Toilette vs. Varens Fresh Eau Fraiche Intense
    Cristalle Eau de ToiletteVarens Fresh Eau Fraiche Intense
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteIntense
    Launched19742012
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerHenri RobertUlric de Varens
    Best seasonSummerSummer

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Cristalle Eau de Toilette

    Citrus
    Earthy
    Woody
    Fresh Spicy
    Green
    Mossy
    Aromatic
    Floral

    Varens Fresh Eau Fraiche Intense

    Citrus
    Aromatic
    Fresh Spicy
    Woody
    Herbal

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    GrapefruitMandarin Orange
    Heart
    HyacinthRosewoodHoneysuckleJasmine
    Lemon VerbenaJasmineNeroliRosemary
    Base
    OakmossVetiver
    AmberIrisPatchouli

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Cristalle Eau de Toilette vs. Varens Fresh Eau Fraiche Intense
    Cristalle Eau de ToiletteVarens Fresh Eau Fraiche Intense
    Score4/53.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    No opening accord means this smells composed from the jump, like a dress shirt rather than a jacket. The Hyacinth carries the room, and if green florals aren't your thing, walk past the bottle.Cristalle Eau de Toilette
    Here's the thing about eau fraîche: everyone assumes it ghosts by noon. This one doesn't. The longevity arc means you spray it in the morning and still catch it on your skin hours later.Varens Fresh Eau Fraiche Intense