Fragrance comparison

Adolfo Dominguez vs Verbena Summer Secret 2010

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 12 Oct 2026 102 ratings analysed

6 wins

Adolfo Dominguez

3.8949 votes

Rank #10,904 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Verbena Summer Secret 2010

L'Occitane en Provence

3.8353 votes

Rank #20,579 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Adolfo Dominguez takes 6 of 7 categories.

Adolfo Dominguez
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Verbena Summer Secret 2010
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Adolfo Dominguez6/7

Verbena Summer Secret 20101/7

Ratings & consensus: Adolfo Dominguez
Community sentiment: Verbena Summer Secret 2010
Longevity: Adolfo Dominguez
Sillage & projection: Adolfo Dominguez
Value for money: Adolfo Dominguez
Versatility: Adolfo Dominguez
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Adolfo Dominguez

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Adolfo DominguezAdolfo Dominguez

Verbena Summer Secret 2010L'Occitane en Provence

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 49 votes

Have 24%Had 29%Want 47%

3.83/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 31%Had 28%Want 41%

Category winnerAdolfo DominguezRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

39%Like

6%Ok

17%Dislike

6%Hate

36 votes

26%Love

51%Like

2%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

53 votes

Category winnerVerbena Summer Secret 2010Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity43

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityAdolfo Dominguez

SillageAdolfo Dominguez

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value67

Category winnerAdolfo DominguezBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

green69%

sweet61%

green100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

anis69%

musky61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and green

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

LavenderPineappleBasilJuniper BerriesClary Sage

Heart

African Orange FlowerGeraniumCloveCinnamonNutmegMint

Base

SandalwoodVetyverMuskVirginia CedarAmber

Top15-30 mins

AniseRed Apple

Heart2-3 hrs

Lemon VerbenaMintBasil

Base3-5 hrs

Virginia CedarMusk

InformationalShared notesBasil, Mint, Musk and Virginia Cedar. Durations are only published for Verbena Summer Secret 2010, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring93

Summer43

Fall100

Winter93

Day100

Night43

Spring67

Summer100

Fall29

Winter19

Day100

Night26

Category winnerAdolfo DominguezMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex18

Women0

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Casual 46%Work 34%Date 11%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,904

PerfumerRamon Monegal

Launched—

Reviews29

Overall rank#20,579

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerAdolfo DominguezHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Adolfo Dominguez by Adolfo Dominguez is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men. Adolfo Dominguez was launched in 1990. The nose behind this fragrance is Ramon Monegal. Top notes are Lavender, Pineapple, Basil, Juniper Berries and Clary Sage; middle notes are African Orange Flower, Geranium, Clove, Cinnamon, Nutmeg and M…

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Verbena Summer Secret 2010 by L'Occitane en Provence delivers an invigorating splash of herbal refreshment tailored for sweltering weather. The first spritz unleashes crisp red apple paired with a dry prickle of star anise. It wakes up your senses instantly. Within minutes, cooling mint, crushed basil, and sharp lemon…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Adolfo Dominguez or Verbena Summer Secret 2010?

Adolfo Dominguez takes 6 of 7 categories. Adolfo Dominguez is rated 3.89/5 from 49 votes; Verbena Summer Secret 2010 is rated 3.83/5 from 53 votes. Choose Adolfo Dominguez for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Verbena Summer Secret 2010 for a green and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Adolfo Dominguez or Verbena Summer Secret 2010?

Adolfo Dominguez lasts longest (Adolfo Dominguez 70/100, Verbena Summer Secret 2010 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Adolfo Dominguez or Verbena Summer Secret 2010?

Adolfo Dominguez projects furthest (Adolfo Dominguez 65/100, Verbena Summer Secret 2010 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Adolfo Dominguez and Verbena Summer Secret 2010 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and green accords. Common notes include Basil, Mint, Musk and Virginia Cedar.

Is Adolfo Dominguez or Verbena Summer Secret 2010 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Verbena Summer Secret 2010 is the stronger pick. For winter, Adolfo Dominguez is the stronger pick. Adolfo Dominguez suits daytime wear; Verbena Summer Secret 2010 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Adolfo Dominguez and Verbena Summer Secret 2010?

Adolfo Dominguez has top notes of Lavender, Pineapple, Basil and Juniper Berries, heart notes of African Orange Flower, Geranium, Clove and Cinnamon, a base of Sandalwood, Vetyver, Musk and Virginia Cedar. Verbena Summer Secret 2010 has top notes of Anise and Red Apple, heart notes of Lemon Verbena, Mint and Basil, a base of Virginia Cedar and Musk.