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Verbena Citrus Eau de Parfum bottle Verbena Citrus EDP
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2024 Year 2020
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Verbena Citrus EDP
A breezy, natural citrus that starts bright but quickly fades, much like a fleeting summer romance. Don't expect longevity here, it's a brief, zesty encounter.
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Our Verdict - Black Pepper EDP
Don't let the name fool you - this might be called 'Black Pepper,' but it's more of a fresh, clean, and genuinely unisex scent with a surprising depth. It's a crowd-pleaser that punches above its weight for value, perfect if you're after an Invictus-esque vibe without the synthetic cloy.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Verbena Citrus EDP
Black Pepper EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Lemon 31% vs 34%
Only in Verbena Citrus
Grapefruit 44% Orange 25%
Only in Black Pepper
Lime 41% Mandarin 24%
Shared Notes
Musk 50% vs 23%
Only in Verbena Citrus
Amberwood 50%

Accords

Verbena Citrus Black Pepper
100%
Citrus
100%
57%
Fresh Spicy
88%
55%
Woody
88%
63%
Aromatic
75%
Lavender
73%
48%
Musky
67%
48%
Amber
63%
Powdery
52%
48%
Rose
Marine
45%
Citrus shared
100%
100%
Fresh Spicy shared
57%
88%
Woody shared
55%
88%
Aromatic shared
63%
75%
73%
Musky shared
48%
67%
Amber shared
48%
63%
52%
48%
45%

Performance

Verbena Citrus Black Pepper
Short (2-4h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Light
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Verbena Citrus

Seasons

Best For:
Summer

A summer scent - airy and clear, designed for hot weather.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Given its citrus-forward, fresh profile and reported lack of longevity, this is best suited for casual, warm weather wear or as a light, inoffensive office scent. Its low sillage makes it unsuitable for dates or formal events where a more impactful fragrance is desired.

Black Pepper

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Its versatile fresh-woody profile and moderate longevity make it ideal for casual wear and the office, where it's unlikely to overpower. While pleasant for dates, its mass-appealing freshness isn't overtly romantic, and it's too relaxed for formal events.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, aromatic, fresh spicy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Verbena Citrus EDP
Black Pepper EDP
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