Fragrance comparison

Duc de Vervins vs Connexion Woods

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 382 ratings analysed

Duc de Vervins

Houbigant

3.90293 votes

Rank #24,785 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

69%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Connexion Woods

O Boticário

4.0389 votes

Rank #29,272 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Connexion Woods takes 4 of 7 categories.

Duc de Vervins
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Connexion Woods
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Duc de Vervins3/7

Connexion Woods4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Duc de VervinsHoubigant

Connexion WoodsO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 293 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

4.03/ 5 · 89 votes

Have 21%Had 61%Want 17%

Category winnerConnexion WoodsRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

44%Like

8%Ok

14%Dislike

2%Hate

293 votes

39%Love

40%Like

7%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

89 votes

Category winnerConnexion WoodsMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityDuc de Vervins

SillageDuc de Vervins

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value63

Category winnerConnexion WoodsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

citrus80%

mossy70%

lavender60%

woody50%

woody100%

aromatic91%

fresh spicy83%

citrus74%

warm spicy65%

lavender56%

Scent match69%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LavenderBergamotLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

RosemarySageGeraniumNutmeg

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossPatchouliMusk

Top

Virginia CedarAmalfi LemonBergamotRosemaryMandarin Orange

Heart

LavenderSaffronFirSageWest Indian BayGeranium

Base

OakmossSandalwoodPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Rosemary and Sage. 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

Winter63

Day100

Night39

Spring83

Summer33

Fall100

Winter93

Day100

Night86

Category winnerConnexion WoodsMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex4

Women4

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

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,785

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,272

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDuc de VervinsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Connexion Woods by O Boticário opens with a crisp burst of Amalfi lemon, zesty bergamot, and crushed rosemary needles that immediately wake up your senses. Within minutes, the scent settles into an aromatic forest blend of soothing lavender, green fir, and herbal sage, resting on a sturdy foundation of Virginia cedar,…

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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, Duc de Vervins or Connexion Woods?

Connexion Woods takes 4 of 7 categories. Duc de Vervins is rated 3.90/5 from 293 votes; Connexion Woods is rated 4.03/5 from 89 votes. Choose Duc de Vervins for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Connexion Woods for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Duc de Vervins or Connexion Woods?

Duc de Vervins lasts longest (Duc de Vervins 68/100, Connexion Woods 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Duc de Vervins or Connexion Woods?

Duc de Vervins projects furthest (Duc de Vervins 65/100, Connexion Woods 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Duc de Vervins and Connexion Woods smell similar?

Closely related: a 69% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Rosemary and Sage.

Is Duc de Vervins or Connexion Woods better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Duc de Vervins and Connexion Woods?

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. Connexion Woods has top notes of Virginia Cedar, Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Rosemary, heart notes of Lavender, Saffron, Fir and Sage, a base of Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Musk.