Fragrance comparison

Citrus Verbena Summer vs Laughter

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 249 ratings analysed

Citrus Verbena Summer

L'Occitane en Provence

4.18222 votes

Rank #8,501 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Laughter

Space NK

3.8527 votes

Rank #20,997 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Laughter takes 4 of 7 categories.

Citrus Verbena Summer
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Laughter
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Citrus Verbena Summer3/7

Laughter4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Citrus Verbena SummerL'Occitane en Provence

LaughterSpace NK

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 222 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

3.85/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 26%Had 28%Want 47%

Category winnerCitrus Verbena SummerRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

51%Like

2%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

222 votes

30%Love

48%Like

0%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerCitrus Verbena SummerMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityLaughter

SillageLaughter

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

woody48%

fresh30%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

musky61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LemonGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

Lemon Verbena

Base3-5 hrs

Cedar

Top15-30 mins

LimeGrapefruitBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Juniper BerriesCorianderRosemaryLemon VerbenaAngelicaWatercress

Base5-7 hrs

GingerPatchouliMuskAmber

Category winnerLaughterLongest dry-down: 5-7 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter15

Day100

Night19

Spring75

Summer100

Fall33

Winter25

Day100

Night24

Category winnerLaughterMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex59

Women41

Casual 48%Work 35%Date 11%Party 6%

Not enough votes yet

Casual 42%Work 34%Date 14%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,501

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews28

Overall rank#20,997

PerfumerChristopher Sheldrake

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerCitrus Verbena SummerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Citrus Verbena Summer opens with a bright blast of crushed lemon peel and tart grapefruit. It hits the nose with sharp, immediate citrus energy before settling into crisp lemon verbena leaves. You smell crushed green herbs and sunny orchard rind rather than sweet dessert sugar. The aromatic accord feels herbal and coo…

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Space NK Laughter greets you like an ice cold gin and tonic poured on a humid patio, splashing bright lime peel, tart pink grapefruit, and crisp bergamot across your skin. Created by master perfumer Christopher Sheldrake in 1999, this citrus aromatic blend trades sugary mall sweetness for savory garden realism. As the…

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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, Citrus Verbena Summer or Laughter?

Laughter takes 4 of 7 categories. Citrus Verbena Summer is rated 4.18/5 from 222 votes; Laughter is rated 3.85/5 from 27 votes. Choose Citrus Verbena Summer for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Laughter for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Citrus Verbena Summer or Laughter?

Laughter lasts longest (Laughter 60/100, Citrus Verbena Summer 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Citrus Verbena Summer or Laughter?

Laughter projects furthest (Laughter 61/100, Citrus Verbena Summer 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Citrus Verbena Summer and Laughter smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit and Lemon Verbena.

Is Citrus Verbena Summer or Laughter better for summer or winter?

For summer, Laughter is the stronger pick. For winter, Laughter is the stronger pick. Citrus Verbena Summer suits daytime wear; Laughter suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Citrus Verbena Summer and Laughter?

Citrus Verbena Summer has top notes of Lemon and Grapefruit, heart notes of Lemon Verbena, a base of Cedar. Laughter has top notes of Lime, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Juniper Berries, Coriander, Rosemary and Lemon Verbena, a base of Ginger, Patchouli, Musk and Amber.