Fragrance comparison

L'Homme Lacoste Intense vs Verbena Citrus

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 1,007 ratings analysed

5 wins

L'Homme Lacoste Intense

Lacoste Fragrances

4.13975 votes

Rank #4,102 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Verbena Citrus

L'Occitane en Provence

4.1232 votes

Rank #29,724 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Homme Lacoste Intense takes 5 of 5 categories.

L'Homme Lacoste Intense
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection.
Verbena Citrus
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

L'Homme Lacoste Intense5/5

Verbena Citrus0/5

Ratings & consensus: L'Homme Lacoste Intense
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: L'Homme Lacoste Intense
Sillage & projection: L'Homme Lacoste Intense
Value for money: L'Homme Lacoste Intense
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: L'Homme Lacoste Intense

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'Homme Lacoste IntenseLacoste Fragrances

Verbena CitrusL'Occitane en Provence

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 975 votes

4.12/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 36%Had 16%Want 48%

Category winnerL'Homme Lacoste IntenseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

38%Love

41%Like

19%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity41

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityL'Homme Lacoste Intense

SillageL'Homme Lacoste Intense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value48

Category winnerL'Homme Lacoste IntenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

woody77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

citrus100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

woody58%

musky44%

amber30%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RhubarbOrangeQuinceGrapefruitMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart

GingerBlack PepperPineappleHedioneAlmondJasmine

Base

VetiverVanillaAmberCedarAkigalawoodMuskCypriol Oil or NagarmothaAmberwood

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitOrangeLemon

Heart1-2 hrs

VerbenaRosemaryRose

Base2-3 hrs

MuskAmberwood

InformationalShared notesOrange, Grapefruit, Lemon and Musk. Durations are only published for Verbena Citrus, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring71

Summer100

Fall21

Winter14

Day100

Night28

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex7

Women2

Men9

Unisex64

Women27

Casual 49%Work 36%Date 9%Party 6%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,102

PerfumerMichel Girard

Launched—

Reviews121

Overall rank#29,724

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerL'Homme Lacoste IntenseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Homme Lacoste Intense opens with a sharp burst of rhubarb, mandarin orange, and juicy quince that immediately sets a bright, fruity tone. As the top notes settle, black pepper and ginger add a dry spice that cuts through the initial sweetness. The dry-down brings out cedar, akigalawood, and amberwood, anchoring the …

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L'Occitane Verbena Citrus is a burst of crisp sunshine in a bottle. The opening punches through with cold lemon, sharp ruby grapefruit, and juicy sweet orange. Within ten minutes, crushed green verbena leaves and herbal rosemary take center stage, giving the blend an authentic Mediterranean garden feel. A soft touch o…

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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, L'Homme Lacoste Intense or Verbena Citrus?

L'Homme Lacoste Intense takes 5 of 5 categories. L'Homme Lacoste Intense is rated 4.13/5 from 975 votes; Verbena Citrus is rated 4.12/5 from 32 votes. Choose L'Homme Lacoste Intense for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Choose Verbena Citrus for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, L'Homme Lacoste Intense or Verbena Citrus?

L'Homme Lacoste Intense lasts longest (L'Homme Lacoste Intense 60/100, Verbena Citrus 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Homme Lacoste Intense or Verbena Citrus?

L'Homme Lacoste Intense projects furthest (L'Homme Lacoste Intense 53/100, Verbena Citrus 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Homme Lacoste Intense and Verbena Citrus smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Orange, Grapefruit, Lemon and Musk.

Is L'Homme Lacoste Intense or Verbena Citrus better for summer or winter?

Verbena Citrus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Homme Lacoste Intense and Verbena Citrus?

L'Homme Lacoste Intense has top notes of Rhubarb, Orange, Quince and Grapefruit, heart notes of Ginger, Black Pepper, Pineapple and Hedione, a base of Vetiver, Vanilla, Amber and Cedar. Verbena Citrus has top notes of Grapefruit, Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Verbena, Rosemary and Rose, a base of Musk and Amberwood.