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L’Homme Idéal vs Verveg

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

Updated 6,115 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Verveg takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • L’Homme Idéal

    Choose it for a almond and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking.

  • Verveg

    Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

L’Homme Idéal2/5
Verveg3/5
Ratings & consensus
L’Homme Idéal
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Verveg
Sillage & projection
Verveg
Value for money
Verveg
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
L’Homme Idéal

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
L’Homme IdéalGuerlain
VervegBarba Brasil
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.17/ 5 · 6,105 votes
4.30/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 67%Had 15%Want 19%
Category winnerL’Homme IdéalRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

40%Love
50%Like
10%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity67
〰 Sillage56
♥ Love / hateN/A
⏱ Longevity84
〰 Sillage67
♥ Love / hate83
Category winners

LongevityVerveg

SillageVerveg

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value56
¤ Price value58
Category winnerVervegBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
almond100%
citrus92%
aromatic84%
sweet77%
woody69%
nutty61%
aromatic100%
woody86%
fresh spicy72%
earthy58%
patchouli44%
warm spicy30%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top20 to 45 minutes
CitrusesOrange BlossomBitter OrangeRosemary
Heart2 to 4 hours
AlmondTonka Bean
Base4 to 7 hours
LeatherCedarVetiver
Top
RosemaryNutmegSicilian Lemon
Heart
PatchouliLeatherOrange Blossom
Base
VetiverelemiMuskCedar
InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Rosemary, Leather and Cedar. Durations are only published for L’Homme Idéal, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100
Summer63
Fall75
Winter63
Day100
Night75
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men85
Unisex13
Women2
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,915

PerfumerThierry Wasser

Launched—

Reviews210

Overall rank#46,600

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerL’Homme IdéalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L’Homme Idéal by Guerlain introduces an unconventional balance of crisp orchard freshness and warm, edible sweetness. Crafted under perfumer Thierry Wasser in 2014, the composition starts with a lively spray of bitter orange, sharp citruses, aromatic rosemary, and clean orange blossom. This zesty opening quickly settl…

Reviews →

Verveg opens with a sharp spray of Sicilian lemon and crushed rosemary, offering a stiff, herbal freshness that immediately commands attention. As it warms on the skin, a dry leather note emerges alongside earthy patchouli, taking the scent from a simple sports spray to a more rugged, masculine profile. The dry down i…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, L’Homme Idéal or Verveg?

Verveg takes 3 of 5 categories. L’Homme Idéal is rated 4.17/5 from 6,105 votes; Verveg is rated 4.30/5 from 10 votes. Choose L’Homme Idéal for a almond and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Choose Verveg for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, L’Homme Idéal or Verveg?

Verveg lasts longest (Verveg 84/100, L’Homme Idéal 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L’Homme Idéal or Verveg?

Verveg projects furthest (Verveg 67/100, L’Homme Idéal 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L’Homme Idéal and Verveg smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Rosemary, Leather and Cedar.

Is L’Homme Idéal or Verveg better for summer or winter?

Verveg suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L’Homme Idéal and Verveg?

L’Homme Idéal has top notes of Citruses, Orange Blossom, Bitter Orange and Rosemary, heart notes of Almond and Tonka Bean, a base of Leather, Cedar and Vetiver. Verveg has top notes of Rosemary, Nutmeg and Sicilian Lemon, heart notes of Patchouli, Leather and Orange Blossom, a base of Vetiver, elemi, Musk and Cedar.

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