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Eau de Gloire Cologne vs Verde di Mare

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

Updated 190 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eau de Gloire Cologne takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Eau de Gloire Cologne

    Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Verde di Mare

    Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Eau de Gloire Cologne5/7
Verde di Mare2/7
Ratings & consensus
Eau de Gloire Cologne
Community sentiment
Eau de Gloire Cologne
Longevity
Verde di Mare
Sillage & projection
Verde di Mare
Value for money
Eau de Gloire Cologne
Versatility
Eau de Gloire Cologne
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Eau de Gloire Cologne

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Eau de Gloire CologneParfum d'Empire
Verde di MareBois 1920
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.29/ 5 · 49 votes
Have 45%Had 10%Want 45%
3.82/ 5 · 141 votes
Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%
Category winnerEau de Gloire CologneRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
55%Love
33%Like
4%Ok
2%Dislike
6%Hate

49 votes

33%Love
40%Like
5%Ok
20%Dislike
2%Hate

141 votes

Category winnerEau de Gloire CologneMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate82
⏱ Longevity67
〰 Sillage68
♥ Love / hate70
Category winners

LongevityVerde di Mare

SillageVerde di Mare

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value53
¤ Price value45
Category winnerEau de Gloire CologneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
fresh spicy88%
herbal77%
aromatic65%
amber53%
sweet42%
aromatic100%
citrus92%
fresh spicy84%
green77%
marine69%
woody61%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
Bitter OrangeBergamotCalabrian Mandarin
Heart2-4 hrs
MyrtleBay essenceImmortelleFrankincense
Base5-7 hrs
Labdanum
Top
Bitter OrangeLimeJuniper BerriesPepperGalbanumLemonOrangeBergamot
Heart
Sea NotesBlack CurrantBlack TeaPetitgrainLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationGeraniumDamask Rose
Base
AmbergrisVanillaWoody NotesMuskLabdanum
InformationalShared notesBitter Orange, Bergamot and Labdanum. Durations are only published for Eau de Gloire Cologne, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring95
Summer100
Fall50
Winter9
Day100
Night27
Spring68
Summer100
Fall22
Winter2
Day100
Night–
Category winnerEau de Gloire CologneMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men50
Unisex50
Women0
Men38
Unisex42
Women20
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,145

PerfumerMarc-Antoine Corticchiato

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#30,420

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEau de Gloire CologneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eau de Gloire Cologne by Parfum d'Empire delivers a sunny, authentic Mediterranean splash built on crisp Italian citrus and wild Corsican herbs. It opens with an invigorating burst of bitter orange, tart bergamot, and sweet Calabrian mandarin that smells like freshly bruised citrus rinds under the midday sun. As the i…

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Verde di Mare opens bright and brisk, with bitter orange, lime, bergamot and juniper pushing it toward a salty green citrus profile rather than a soft aquatic. As it settles, the sea notes pick up black tea, black currant and aromatic herbs, while ambergris, woods and musk give the drydown a warmer, lightly resinous f…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Eau de Gloire Cologne or Verde di Mare?

Eau de Gloire Cologne takes 5 of 7 categories. Eau de Gloire Cologne is rated 4.29/5 from 49 votes; Verde di Mare is rated 3.82/5 from 141 votes. Choose Eau de Gloire Cologne for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Verde di Mare for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau de Gloire Cologne or Verde di Mare?

Verde di Mare lasts longest (Verde di Mare 67/100, Eau de Gloire Cologne 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau de Gloire Cologne or Verde di Mare?

Verde di Mare projects furthest (Verde di Mare 68/100, Eau de Gloire Cologne 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau de Gloire Cologne and Verde di Mare smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bitter Orange, Bergamot and Labdanum.

Is Eau de Gloire Cologne or Verde di Mare better for summer or winter?

For summer, Eau de Gloire Cologne is the stronger pick. For winter, Eau de Gloire Cologne is the stronger pick. Eau de Gloire Cologne suits daytime wear; Verde di Mare suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau de Gloire Cologne and Verde di Mare?

Eau de Gloire Cologne has top notes of Bitter Orange, Bergamot and Calabrian Mandarin, heart notes of Myrtle, Bay essence, Immortelle and Frankincense, a base of Labdanum. Verde di Mare has top notes of Bitter Orange, Lime, Juniper Berries and Pepper, heart notes of Sea Notes, Black Currant, Black Tea and Petitgrain, a base of Ambergris, Vanilla, Woody Notes and Musk.

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