Fragrance comparison

Duc de Vervins vs Just Cavalli Him

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 1,011 ratings analysed

4 wins

Duc de Vervins

Houbigant

3.90293 votes

Rank #24,785 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Just Cavalli Him

Roberto Cavalli · 2004

3.37718 votes

Rank #5,947 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Duc de Vervins takes 4 of 7 categories.

Duc de Vervins
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Just Cavalli Him
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Duc de Vervins4/7

Just Cavalli Him3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Duc de VervinsHoubigant

Just Cavalli HimRoberto Cavalli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 293 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

3.37/ 5 · 718 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

Category winnerDuc de VervinsRating 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

18%Love

41%Like

12%Ok

28%Dislike

1%Hate

591 votes

Category winnerDuc de VervinsMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityDuc de Vervins

SillageDuc de Vervins

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value70

Category winnerJust Cavalli HimBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

citrus80%

mossy70%

lavender60%

woody50%

aromatic90%

woody80%

warm spicy60%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both aromatic and woody

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

GingerRosemaryBergamotCardamom

Heart

SageCorianderNutmegGeranium

Base

MuskCedarIrisGuaiac WoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Rosemary, Sage and Geranium. 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter77

Day–

Night–

Category winnerJust Cavalli HimMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex4

Women4

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

Men94

Unisex6

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,785

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,947

PerfumerClement Gavarry, Domitille Michalon Bertier

Launched2004

Reviews106

Category winnerJust Cavalli HimHigher 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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Just Cavalli Him is a sharp, ginger-forward aromatic fougere launched in 2004. It prioritizes a fizzy, spicy freshness over projection, making it a distinct choice for casual spring days. The scent balances bright citruses with a dry cedar base, ideal for those who prefer an understated, herbal profile for the gym or …

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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 Just Cavalli Him?

Duc de Vervins takes 4 of 7 categories. Duc de Vervins is rated 3.90/5 from 293 votes; Just Cavalli Him is rated 3.37/5 from 718 votes. Choose Duc de Vervins for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Just Cavalli Him for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Duc de Vervins or Just Cavalli Him?

Duc de Vervins lasts longest (Duc de Vervins 68/100, Just Cavalli Him 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Duc de Vervins or Just Cavalli Him?

Duc de Vervins projects furthest (Duc de Vervins 65/100, Just Cavalli Him 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Duc de Vervins and Just Cavalli Him smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Rosemary, Sage and Geranium.

Is Duc de Vervins or Just Cavalli Him better for summer or winter?

For summer, Duc de Vervins is the stronger pick. For winter, Just Cavalli Him is the stronger pick. Duc de Vervins suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Duc de Vervins and Just Cavalli Him?

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. Just Cavalli Him has top notes of Ginger, Rosemary, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Sage, Coriander, Nutmeg and Geranium, a base of Musk, Cedar, Iris and Guaiac Wood.