Fragrance comparison

Agua Lavanda vs Duc de Vervins

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 568 ratings analysed

4 wins

Agua Lavanda

Antonio Puig · 2014

4.13275 votes

Rank #3,415 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

81%scent match

Very similar

Duc de Vervins

Houbigant

3.90293 votes

Rank #24,785 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Agua Lavanda takes 4 of 7 categories.

Agua Lavanda
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Duc de Vervins
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Agua Lavanda4/7

Duc de Vervins3/7

Ratings & consensus: Agua Lavanda
Community sentiment: Agua Lavanda
Longevity: Duc de Vervins
Sillage & projection: Duc de Vervins
Value for money: Agua Lavanda
Versatility: Duc de Vervins
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Agua Lavanda

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Agua LavandaAntonio Puig

Duc de VervinsHoubigant

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 275 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

3.90/ 5 · 293 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerAgua LavandaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

44%Like

5%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

170 votes

32%Love

44%Like

8%Ok

14%Dislike

2%Hate

293 votes

Category winnerAgua LavandaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityDuc de Vervins

SillageDuc de Vervins

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value87

¤ Price value54

Category winnerAgua LavandaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic88%

lavender77%

woody65%

mossy53%

citrus42%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

citrus80%

mossy70%

lavender60%

woody50%

Scent match81%Very similar · both fresh spicy, aromatic and lavender

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderRosemaryBergamot

Heart

GeraniumNutmeg

Base

OakmossCedarMuskTonka Bean

Top15-30 mins

LavenderBergamotLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

RosemarySageGeraniumNutmeg

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesLavender, Rosemary, Bergamot and Geranium. Durations are only published for Duc de Vervins, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter40

Day100

Night75

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter63

Day100

Night39

Category winnerDuc de VervinsMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex58

Women3

Men92

Unisex4

Women4

Work 43%Casual 32%Date 16%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,415

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2014

Reviews70

Overall rank#24,785

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAgua LavandaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Agua Lavanda is a classic lavender cologne with a clean, soapy, slightly mossy feel. It opens with citrus and herbs, then settles into soft lavender with a fresh barbershop touch. It wears close to the skin and stays simple, which is part of the appeal. This suits warm weather, after-shower use, bedtime, or anyone who…

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Duc de Vervins by Houbigant is a crisp, deeply green aromatic fougère that wastes no time getting to the point. It hits hard. A sharp blast of tart lemon, bergamot, and bitter French lavender wakes you up within seconds. Once that initial citrus flare settles, the scent turns distinctly herbal. Pungent rosemary, earth…

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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, Agua Lavanda or Duc de Vervins?

Agua Lavanda takes 4 of 7 categories. Agua Lavanda is rated 4.13/5 from 275 votes; Duc de Vervins is rated 3.90/5 from 293 votes. Choose Agua Lavanda for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Duc de Vervins for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Agua Lavanda or Duc de Vervins?

Duc de Vervins lasts longest (Duc de Vervins 68/100, Agua Lavanda 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Agua Lavanda or Duc de Vervins?

Duc de Vervins projects furthest (Duc de Vervins 65/100, Agua Lavanda 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Agua Lavanda and Duc de Vervins smell similar?

Very similar: a 81% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and lavender accords. Common notes include Lavender, Rosemary, Bergamot and Geranium.

Is Agua Lavanda or Duc de Vervins better for summer or winter?

For summer, Agua Lavanda is the stronger pick. For winter, Duc de Vervins is the stronger pick. Agua Lavanda suits daytime wear; Duc de Vervins suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Agua Lavanda and Duc de Vervins?

Agua Lavanda has top notes of Lavender, Rosemary and Bergamot, heart notes of Geranium and Nutmeg, a base of Oakmoss, Cedar, Musk and Tonka Bean. Duc de Vervins has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Rosemary, Sage, Geranium and Nutmeg, a base of Oakmoss, Patchouli and Musk.