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Dutti Sport vs Verbena Sun

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

Updated 140 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Verbena Sun takes 4 of 6 categories.

  • Dutti Sport

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Verbena Sun

    Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Dutti Sport1/6
Verbena Sun4/6
Ratings & consensus
Verbena Sun
Community sentiment
Verbena Sun
Longevity
Tie
Sillage & projection
Verbena Sun
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Dutti Sport
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Verbena Sun

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Dutti SportMassimo Dutti
Verbena SunL'Occitane en Provence
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.56/ 5 · 41 votes
Have 39%Had 51%Want 10%
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
22%Love
41%Like
7%Ok
29%Dislike
0%Hate

41 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
⏱ Longevity48
〰 Sillage44
♥ Love / hate64
⏱ Longevity48
〰 Sillage55
♥ Love / hate81
Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageVerbena Sun

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value74
¤ Price valueN/A
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
green77%
fresh69%
woody61%
citrus100%
white floral83%
aromatic65%
woody48%
fresh30%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
CitrusesMintRed AppleLitchi
Heart
LavenderAfrican Orange FlowerGeraniumNutmegCinnamonAnise
Base
VetiverVirginia Cedaroak mossRhuburbMuskFrench labdanum
Top15-30 mins
Lemon VerbenaAmalfi LemonGrapefruit
Heart1.5-3 hrs
African Orange FlowerJasmineCitruses
Base3-5 hrs
MuskVetiverVirginia Cedar
InformationalShared notesCitruses, African Orange Flower, Vetiver and Virginia Cedar. Durations are only published for Verbena Sun, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring76
Summer100
Fall43
Winter14
Day100
Night19
Spring37
Summer100
Fall14
Winter10
Day100
Night19
Category winnerDutti SportMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men85
Unisex15
Women0
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#37,302

PerfumerRamon Monegal

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#14,226

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerVerbena SunHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dutti Sport by Massimo Dutti opens with a sharp burst of citruses, crushed mint leaves, and tart red apple. Formulated by perfumer Ramon Monegal in 1998, this aromatic fougere quickly shifts into a green, herbal heart dominated by crisp lavender, geranium, and a touch of warm nutmeg. As the bright top notes fade, the …

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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, Dutti Sport or Verbena Sun?

Verbena Sun takes 4 of 6 categories. Dutti Sport is rated 3.56/5 from 41 votes; Verbena Sun is rated 4.22/5 from 99 votes. Choose Dutti Sport for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Verbena Sun for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dutti Sport or Verbena Sun?

They last about the same: Dutti Sport 48/100, Verbena Sun 48/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Dutti Sport or Verbena Sun?

Verbena Sun projects furthest (Verbena Sun 55/100, Dutti Sport 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dutti Sport and Verbena Sun smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Citruses, African Orange Flower, Vetiver and Virginia Cedar.

Is Dutti Sport or Verbena Sun better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Dutti Sport and Verbena Sun?

Dutti Sport has top notes of Citruses, Mint, Red Apple and Litchi, heart notes of Lavender, African Orange Flower, Geranium and Nutmeg, a base of Vetiver, Virginia Cedar, oak moss and Rhuburb. 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.

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