L'Occitane en Provence 2003 EDP

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Verveine

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L'Occitane en Provence Verveine is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2003. Verveine opens with Lemon and Orange, settles into a heart of Petitgrain and Lemon Verbena, and dries down to a base of Rose and Geranium. L'Occitane en Provence's Verveine carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

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.
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  • Fresh
  • Uplifting
  • Bright
  • Cozy
  • Romantic
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Verveine Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Lemon55%
Orange45%
Heartas listed
Lemon Verbena64%
Petitgrain36%
Baseas listed
Geranium54%
Rose46%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

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.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon
  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Lippia citriodora absolute from Lemon Verbena
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Verveine opens with an invigorating blast of bright, juicy lemon and orange, like squeezing fresh citrus on a hot day. This quickly gives way to the star of the show: peppy lemon verbena and green petitgrain, offering a wonderfully natural, herbal, and aromatic heart. The dry down is understated, with soft whispers of rose and geranium adding a delicate, slightly sweet floral touch that prevents it from veering into harsh territory, leaving a clean, fresh, and subtly green trail.

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