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Verbenas of Provence Cologne bottle Verbenas of Provence EDC
EDC Concentration EDP
F Gender F
1995 Year -
££ Price Tier ££
Cursed Area For Women Eau de Parfum bottle Cursed Area For Women EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Verbenas of Provence EDC
A tragically discontinued Jo Malone classic that inspires utter devotion, Verbenas of Provence is a bright, uplifting citrus-herbal that defined summer for many. People are still desperate for its return.
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Our Verdict - Cursed Area For Women EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Jo Malone - Verbenas of Provence. It leans on Lemon Verbena, Lemon, Cypress to evoke the original's signature character at a budget-friendly price - a practical pick for fans who want the vibe without the designer outlay.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Verbenas of Provence EDC
Cursed Area For Women EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Lemon Verbena 52% vs 52%
Lemon 47% vs 47%
Shared Notes
Cypress 39% vs 36%
Rose 28% vs 29%
Only in Verbenas of Provence
Juniper 33%
Only in Cursed Area For Women
Gin 33%

Accords

Verbenas of Provence Cursed Area For Women
100%
Citrus
85%
77%
Aromatic
65%
56%
Woody
48%
52%
Fresh Spicy
44%
40%
Herbal
Citrus shared
100%
85%
Aromatic shared
77%
65%
Woody shared
56%
48%
Fresh Spicy shared
52%
44%
40%

Performance

Verbenas of Provence Cursed Area For Women
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Verbenas of Provence

Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, clean, and moderate nature makes it ideal for office and casual wear. While not typically a formal scent, its sophistication means it wouldn't be out of place, and its invigorating qualities suit light sport or active casual events.

Cursed Area For Women

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Best in spring and summer - the citrus, floral profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Keep it for casual and daily - the citrus accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
91%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, aromatic, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Verbenas of Provence EDC
Cursed Area For Women EDP
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