Fragrance comparison

Cologne Du Maghreb (2021) vs Verveine Cactus

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 244 ratings analysed

6 wins

Cologne Du Maghreb (2021)

Tauer Perfumes

4.00196 votes

Rank #8,960 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Verveine Cactus

L'Occitane en Provence

3.9248 votes

Rank #26,358 GreenCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cologne Du Maghreb (2021) takes 6 of 7 categories.

Cologne Du Maghreb (2021)
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Verveine Cactus
Choose it for a green and citrus character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Cologne Du Maghreb (2021)6/7

Verveine Cactus1/7

Ratings & consensus: Cologne Du Maghreb (2021)
Community sentiment: Cologne Du Maghreb (2021)
Longevity: Cologne Du Maghreb (2021)
Sillage & projection: Cologne Du Maghreb (2021)
Value for money: Cologne Du Maghreb (2021)
Versatility: Verveine Cactus
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cologne Du Maghreb (2021)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cologne Du Maghreb (2021)Tauer Perfumes

Verveine CactusL'Occitane en Provence

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 196 votes

Have 41%Had 15%Want 44%

3.92/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 34%Had 9%Want 57%

Category winnerCologne Du Maghreb (2021)Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

33%Like

17%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

196 votes

33%Love

35%Like

21%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

48 votes

Category winnerCologne Du Maghreb (2021)Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityCologne Du Maghreb (2021)

SillageCologne Du Maghreb (2021)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value37

Category winnerCologne Du Maghreb (2021)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

woody48%

white floral30%

green100%

citrus88%

musky77%

aquatic65%

woody53%

white floral42%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonPetitgrainClementineBergamotBlood MandarinRosemaryLitsea CubebaGrapefruit

Heart

NeroliOrange BlossomMoroccan RoseBulgarian RoseBourbon Geranium

Base

Atlas CedarJava vetiver oilLabdanumAmbergris

Top15-30 mins

VerbenaGrapefruitLemon

Heart1-2 hrs

Aloe VeraCactusNeroli

Base2-3 hrs

MuskOrange BlossomPetitgrain

InformationalShared notesLemon, Petitgrain, Grapefruit and Neroli. Durations are only published for Verveine Cactus, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter17

Day–

Night–

Spring71

Summer100

Fall32

Winter4

Day100

Night18

Category winnerVerveine CactusMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men44

Unisex52

Women4

Men0

Unisex76

Women24

Casual 52%Work 33%Date 9%Party 6%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,960

PerfumerAndy Tauer

Launched—

Reviews26

Overall rank#26,358

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerCologne Du Maghreb (2021)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cologne Du Maghreb (2021) opens with a sharp, sun-baked burst of lemon, clementine, and petitgrain that immediately brightens high heat. Within fifteen minutes, that initial citrus fizz settles into a green floral heart where neroli and Bulgarian rose meet herbal clary sage. The final phase reveals a subtle woodiness …

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L'Occitane en Provence Verveine Cactus delivers an immediate rush of sour lemon juice, bitter grapefruit rind, and crushed verbena leaves. The initial splash feels icy and bracing. Within ten minutes, the zesty punch yields to crisp cactus flesh and watery aloe vera, creating a clean, cooling sensation built specifica…

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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, Cologne Du Maghreb (2021) or Verveine Cactus?

Cologne Du Maghreb (2021) takes 6 of 7 categories. Cologne Du Maghreb (2021) is rated 4.00/5 from 196 votes; Verveine Cactus is rated 3.92/5 from 48 votes. Choose Cologne Du Maghreb (2021) for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Verveine Cactus for a green and citrus character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cologne Du Maghreb (2021) or Verveine Cactus?

Cologne Du Maghreb (2021) lasts longest (Cologne Du Maghreb (2021) 53/100, Verveine Cactus 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cologne Du Maghreb (2021) or Verveine Cactus?

Cologne Du Maghreb (2021) projects furthest (Cologne Du Maghreb (2021) 48/100, Verveine Cactus 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cologne Du Maghreb (2021) and Verveine Cactus smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Lemon, Petitgrain, Grapefruit and Neroli.

Is Cologne Du Maghreb (2021) or Verveine Cactus better for summer or winter?

For summer, Verveine Cactus is the stronger pick. For winter, Cologne Du Maghreb (2021) is the stronger pick. Verveine Cactus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cologne Du Maghreb (2021) and Verveine Cactus?

Cologne Du Maghreb (2021) has top notes of Lemon, Petitgrain, Clementine and Bergamot, heart notes of Neroli, Orange Blossom, Moroccan Rose and Bulgarian Rose, a base of Atlas Cedar, Java vetiver oil, Labdanum and Ambergris. Verveine Cactus has top notes of Verbena, Grapefruit and Lemon, heart notes of Aloe Vera, Cactus and Neroli, a base of Musk, Orange Blossom and Petitgrain.