Fragrance comparison

Oligarch vs The Vert & Bigarade

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 1,523 ratings analysed

5 wins

Oligarch

Roja Dove

4.371,202 votes

Rank #154 CitrusAromatic

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46%scent match

Some overlap

The Vert & Bigarade

L'Occitane en Provence

4.15321 votes

Rank #9,948 GreenCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oligarch takes 5 of 7 categories.

Oligarch
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
The Vert & Bigarade
Choose it for a green and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Oligarch5/7

The Vert & Bigarade2/7

Ratings & consensus: Oligarch
Community sentiment: The Vert & Bigarade
Longevity: Oligarch
Sillage & projection: Oligarch
Value for money: The Vert & Bigarade
Versatility: Oligarch
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Oligarch

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OligarchRoja Dove

The Vert & BigaradeL'Occitane en Provence

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.37/ 5 · 1,202 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.15/ 5 · 321 votes

Have 42%Had 27%Want 30%

Category winnerOligarchRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

27%Like

6%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

708 votes

32%Love

59%Like

3%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

321 votes

Category winnerThe Vert & BigaradeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityOligarch

SillageOligarch

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price value61

Category winnerThe Vert & BigaradeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

fruity69%

leather61%

green100%

citrus90%

fresh spicy80%

aromatic70%

fresh60%

woody50%

Scent match46%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

LemonBergamotLimeLavenderThyme

Heart

Black CurrantAppleOrange BlossomChampacaJasmineCoconutLily

Base

juniper berryBirchPink PepperCedarOakmossAmberTonka BeanMate

Top15-30 mins

Green TeaBitter Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

MateThyme

Base4-6 hrs

HayCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesThyme, Cedar and Mate. Durations are only published for The Vert & Bigarade, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer93

Fall0

Winter30

Day–

Night–

Spring76

Summer100

Fall13

Winter4

Day100

Night18

Category winnerOligarchMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex16

Women4

Men0

Unisex45

Women55

Casual 45%Work 34%Date 15%Party 6%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#154

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews233

Overall rank#9,948

PerfumerKarine Dubreuil-Sereni

Launched—

Reviews25

Category winnerOligarchHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oligarch is a polished citrus chypre with the bright, bitter sparkle of lemon, bergamot and lime up front, then a smoother core of black currant, herbs and woods. It often reads refined, masculine and tailored rather than loud. If you already enjoy Terre d'Hermes, this sits in a similar space but usually feels richer,…

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L'Occitane The Vert & Bigarade delivers an invigorating splash of bitter orange peel and steeped green tea leaves right from the first spray. The citrus feels crisp, biting, and authentic rather than sweet or candied. Within fifteen minutes, the tart orange rind softens as herbal mate and aromatic thyme step forward t…

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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, Oligarch or The Vert & Bigarade?

Oligarch takes 5 of 7 categories. Oligarch is rated 4.37/5 from 1,202 votes; The Vert & Bigarade is rated 4.15/5 from 321 votes. Choose Oligarch for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose The Vert & Bigarade for a green and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Oligarch or The Vert & Bigarade?

Oligarch lasts longest (Oligarch 77/100, The Vert & Bigarade 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oligarch or The Vert & Bigarade?

Oligarch projects furthest (Oligarch 70/100, The Vert & Bigarade 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oligarch and The Vert & Bigarade smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Thyme, Cedar and Mate.

Is Oligarch or The Vert & Bigarade better for summer or winter?

For summer, The Vert & Bigarade is the stronger pick. For winter, Oligarch is the stronger pick. The Vert & Bigarade suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oligarch and The Vert & Bigarade?

Oligarch has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Lime and Lavender, heart notes of Black Currant, Apple, Orange Blossom and Champaca, a base of juniper berry, Birch, Pink Pepper and Cedar. The Vert & Bigarade has top notes of Green Tea and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Mate and Thyme, a base of Hay, Cedar and Musk.