Fragrance comparison

Potpourri vs The Vert & Bigarade

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 829 ratings analysed

4 wins

Potpourri

Santa Maria Novella · 1828

3.70508 votes

Rank #6,984 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

The Vert & Bigarade

L'Occitane en Provence

4.15321 votes

Rank #9,948 GreenCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Potpourri takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

Potpourri4/7

The Vert & Bigarade3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PotpourriSanta Maria Novella

The Vert & BigaradeL'Occitane en Provence

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 508 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.15/ 5 · 321 votes

Have 42%Had 27%Want 30%

Category winnerThe Vert & BigaradeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

31%Like

16%Ok

13%Dislike

7%Hate

508 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

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityPotpourri

SillagePotpourri

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value61

Category winnerThe Vert & BigaradeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

balsamic69%

patchouli61%

green100%

citrus90%

fresh spicy80%

aromatic70%

fresh60%

woody50%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LaurelsBergamotBitter Orange

Heart

ClovesThymeRosemaryLavender

Base

Peru BalsamPatchouliCedar

Top15-30 mins

Green TeaBitter Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

MateThyme

Base4-6 hrs

HayCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesBitter Orange, Thyme and Cedar. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter97

Day–

Night–

Spring76

Summer100

Fall13

Winter4

Day100

Night18

Category winnerPotpourriMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men23

Unisex70

Women7

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#6,984

PerfumerOfficina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella

Launched1828

Reviews79

Overall rank#9,948

PerfumerKarine Dubreuil-Sereni

Launched—

Reviews25

Category winnerPotpourriHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Santa Maria Novella Potpourri opens with an invigorating, cooling rush of crushed Tuscan laurel leaves, bitter orange rind, and sharp culinary herbs. Instead of the sweet cinnamon aromas associated with modern decorative bowls, this historic recipe delivers a dry, bracing botanical experience. The heart unfolds with a…

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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, Potpourri or The Vert & Bigarade?

Potpourri takes 4 of 7 categories. Potpourri is rated 3.70/5 from 508 votes; The Vert & Bigarade is rated 4.15/5 from 321 votes. Choose Potpourri for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring. Choose The Vert & Bigarade for a green and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Potpourri or The Vert & Bigarade?

Potpourri lasts longest (Potpourri 62/100, The Vert & Bigarade 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Potpourri or The Vert & Bigarade?

Potpourri projects furthest (Potpourri 54/100, The Vert & Bigarade 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Potpourri and The Vert & Bigarade smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Bitter Orange, Thyme and Cedar.

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

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

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

Potpourri has top notes of Laurels, Bergamot and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Cloves, Thyme, Rosemary and Lavender, a base of Peru Balsam, Patchouli 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.