Fragrance comparison

Carlo Corinto Vetyver vs Verbena Sun

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 114 ratings analysed

Carlo Corinto Vetyver

Carlo Corinto

4.0015 votes

Rank #50,952 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Verbena Sun

L'Occitane en Provence

4.2299 votes

Rank #14,226 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Carlo Corinto Vetyver
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Verbena Sun
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Carlo Corinto Vetyver2/4

Verbena Sun2/4

Ratings & consensus: Verbena Sun
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Carlo Corinto Vetyver
Sillage & projection: Carlo Corinto Vetyver
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Verbena Sun

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Carlo Corinto VetyverCarlo Corinto

Verbena SunL'Occitane en Provence

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 33%Had 14%Want 53%

4.22/ 5 · 99 votes

Have 38%Had 19%Want 42%

Category winnerVerbena SunRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

27%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

31%Love

64%Like

1%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

99 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityCarlo Corinto Vetyver

SillageCarlo Corinto Vetyver

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody90%

citrus80%

musky70%

fresh spicy60%

powdery50%

citrus100%

white floral83%

aromatic65%

woody48%

fresh30%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Amalfi LemonBergamotGrapefruit

Heart

CarnationGeraniumThyme

Base

VetiverMuskVirginia CedarSandalwoodAmber

Top15-30 mins

Lemon VerbenaAmalfi LemonGrapefruit

Heart1.5-3 hrs

African Orange FlowerJasmineCitruses

Base3-5 hrs

MuskVetiverVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Grapefruit, Vetiver and Musk. Durations are only published for Verbena Sun, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer60

Fall60

Winter40

Day100

Night40

Spring37

Summer100

Fall14

Winter10

Day100

Night19

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 47%Work 34%Date 11%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,952

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#14,226

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerVerbena SunHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carlo Corinto Vetyver by Carlo Corinto is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men. Carlo Corinto Vetyver was launched in 1994. Top notes are Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Grapefruit; middle notes are Carnation, Geranium and Thyme; base notes are Vetiver, Musk, Virginia Cedar, Sandalwood and Amber. It opens with Amalfi Lemon, …

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L'Occitane en Provence Verbena Sun delivers an immediate rush of crushed lemon verbena, zesty Amalfi lemon, and tart pink grapefruit. It wakes you up instantly. The first blast carries a crisp herbal sting that quickly softens into dewy African orange flower and subtle jasmine petals. As the sun warms your skin, clean…

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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, Carlo Corinto Vetyver or Verbena Sun?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Carlo Corinto Vetyver is rated 4.00/5 from 15 votes; Verbena Sun is rated 4.22/5 from 99 votes. Choose Carlo Corinto Vetyver for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Verbena Sun for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Carlo Corinto Vetyver or Verbena Sun?

Carlo Corinto Vetyver lasts longest (Carlo Corinto Vetyver 80/100, Verbena Sun 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Carlo Corinto Vetyver or Verbena Sun?

Projection is very close: Carlo Corinto Vetyver 57/100, Verbena Sun 55/100 for sillage.

Do Carlo Corinto Vetyver and Verbena Sun smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Grapefruit, Vetiver and Musk.

Is Carlo Corinto Vetyver or Verbena Sun better for summer or winter?

Carlo Corinto Vetyver suits daytime wear; Verbena Sun suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Carlo Corinto Vetyver and Verbena Sun?

Carlo Corinto Vetyver has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Carnation, Geranium and Thyme, a base of Vetiver, Musk, Virginia Cedar and Sandalwood. Verbena Sun has top notes of Lemon Verbena, Amalfi Lemon and Grapefruit, heart notes of African Orange Flower, Jasmine and Citruses, a base of Musk, Vetiver and Virginia Cedar.