Verveine
| Edp | Concentration | Edt |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2003 | Year | 1963 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££££ |
Extract of Limes
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Which Should You Buy?
A glorious, natural lemon verbena hit that's undeniably fresh and uplifting, but prepare for fleeting magic. This is pure, unadulterated summer sunshine in a bottle, if only it stuck around for longer than a quick spritz.
This is a real 'love it or hate it' frag, mostly because it's such an authentic lime. But even the biggest fans admit it's got the longevity of a fruit fly, making it a bit of a scandalous waste for the price tag.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 48% | 64% |
| Floral | 26% | 26% |
| Fruity | 3% | 4% |
| Green | 17% | 13% |
| Sweet | 9% | 8% |
| Warm | 1% | 0% |
| Woody | 1% | 1% |
| Earthy | 0% | 0% |
| Animalic | 0% | 0% |
| Fresh | 32% | 40% |
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Base Notes
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Given its exceptionally light and short-lived nature, Verveine is perfect for casual wear, or as a post-shower refresh. Its clean, inoffensive profile makes it office-appropriate, though you'll need frequent reapplication. It's less suited for formal events or romantic dates where a more substantial fragrance is typically preferred.
Seasons
A summer scent - airy and clear, designed for hot weather.
Occasions
Its intensely fresh and invigorating citrus profile makes it ideal for sport and casual wear, especially in hot weather. However, its notoriously poor longevity and sillage mean it won't last long enough for a date or formal event, and its 'cleaning fluid' vibe might be unwelcome in an office setting.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Citrus, Aromatic, Green accords and Petitgrain, Lemon notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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