Fragrance comparison

CH vs Verbena Sun

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 4,277 ratings analysed

5 wins

Carolina Herrera

3.854,178 votes

Rank #3,012 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Verbena Sun

L'Occitane en Provence

4.2299 votes

Rank #14,226 CitrusWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

CH takes 5 of 7 categories.

CH
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Verbena Sun
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in summer, daytime wear.

CH5/7

Verbena Sun2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CHCarolina Herrera

Verbena SunL'Occitane en Provence

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 4,178 votes

Have 42%Had 58%Want 0%

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

27%Love

50%Like

3%Ok

19%Dislike

1%Hate

4,178 votes

31%Love

64%Like

1%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

99 votes

Category winnerVerbena SunMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityCH

SillageCH

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

sweet84%

musky77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

citrus100%

white floral83%

aromatic65%

woody48%

fresh30%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Tropical FruitBergamotGrapefruitAmalfi LemonWater Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

PralineCinnamonAfrican Orange FlowerJasmineTincture of Rose

Base6-8 hrs

SuedePatchouliCashmere WoodSandalwoodMuskVirginia CedarAmber

Top15-30 mins

Lemon VerbenaAmalfi LemonGrapefruit

Heart1.5-3 hrs

African Orange FlowerJasmineCitruses

Base3-5 hrs

MuskVetiverVirginia Cedar

Category winnerCHLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring70

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night65

Spring37

Summer100

Fall14

Winter10

Day100

Night19

Category winnerCHMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex9

Women91

Work 30%Casual 28%Date 26%Party 15%

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#3,012

PerfumerOlivier Cresp, Rosendo Mateu

Launched—

Reviews149

Overall rank#14,226

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerCHHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carolina Herrera CH starts with an energetic burst of bitter grapefruit, bergamot, and juicy melon before settling into a warm, sugary core. The citrus cuts through the early sweetness quickly. Within twenty minutes, roasted praline and cinnamon emerge, wrapping around creamy orange flower and jasmine petals. The real…

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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, CH or Verbena Sun?

CH takes 5 of 7 categories. CH is rated 3.85/5 from 4,178 votes; Verbena Sun is rated 4.22/5 from 99 votes. Choose CH for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Verbena Sun for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, CH or Verbena Sun?

CH lasts longest (CH 66/100, Verbena Sun 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, CH or Verbena Sun?

CH projects furthest (CH 58/100, Verbena Sun 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do CH and Verbena Sun smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Amalfi Lemon, African Orange Flower and Jasmine.

Is CH or Verbena Sun better for summer or winter?

For summer, Verbena Sun is the stronger pick. For winter, CH is the stronger pick. CH suits daytime wear; Verbena Sun suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in CH and Verbena Sun?

CH has top notes of Tropical Fruit, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Praline, Cinnamon, African Orange Flower and Jasmine, a base of Suede, Patchouli, Cashmere Wood 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.