Fragrance comparison

Roses des Vents Nord vs Verbena Sun

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 102 ratings analysed

2 wins

Roses des Vents Nord

Dorin

3.673 votes

Rank #59,983 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Verbena Sun

L'Occitane en Provence

4.2299 votes

Rank #14,226 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Roses des Vents Nord takes 2 of 3 categories.

Roses des Vents Nord
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Verbena Sun
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Roses des Vents Nord2/3

Verbena Sun1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Roses des Vents Nord
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Roses des Vents Nord
Fragranxe ranking: Verbena Sun

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Roses des Vents NordDorin

Verbena SunL'Occitane en Provence

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 5%Had 0%Want 95%

4.22/ 5 · 99 votes

Have 38%Had 19%Want 42%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

31%Love

64%Like

1%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

99 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageRoses des Vents Nord

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

green61%

citrus100%

white floral83%

aromatic65%

woody48%

fresh30%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotGrapefruitAmalfi LemonLimeGreen NotesEucalyptusSea water

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderGeraniumVirginia CedarNutmegCloveCinnamonBasil

Base5-7 hrs

VetiverMuskSandalwoodPatchoulioak mossAmber

Top15-30 mins

Lemon VerbenaAmalfi LemonGrapefruit

Heart1.5-3 hrs

African Orange FlowerJasmineCitruses

Base3-5 hrs

MuskVetiverVirginia Cedar

Category winnerRoses des Vents NordLongest dry-down: 5-7 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night32

Spring37

Summer100

Fall14

Winter10

Day100

Night19

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Work 42%Casual 36%Date 14%Party 8%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 47%Work 34%Date 11%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,983

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#14,226

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerVerbena SunHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Roses des Vents Nord by Dorin opens with an icy splash of tart Amalfi lemon, bitter grapefruit, and brisk eucalyptus that immediately clears the head. It feels like stepping outside on a frosty morning by a northern coastline, where salty sea water breezes cut through crisp pine needles and fresh green leaves. As the…

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L'Occitane en Provence Verbena Sun delivers an immediate rush of crushed lemon verbena, zesty Amalfi lemon, and tart pink grapefruit. It wakes you up instantly. The first blast carries a crisp herbal sting that quickly softens into dewy African orange flower and subtle jasmine petals. As the sun warms your skin, clean…

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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, Roses des Vents Nord or Verbena Sun?

Roses des Vents Nord takes 2 of 3 categories. Roses des Vents Nord is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes; Verbena Sun is rated 4.22/5 from 99 votes. Choose Roses des Vents Nord for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Verbena Sun for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which projects more, Roses des Vents Nord or Verbena Sun?

Roses des Vents Nord projects furthest (Roses des Vents Nord 63/100, Verbena Sun 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Roses des Vents Nord and Verbena Sun smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Amalfi Lemon, Virginia Cedar and Vetiver.

Is Roses des Vents Nord or Verbena Sun better for summer or winter?

Roses des Vents Nord suits daytime wear; Verbena Sun suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Roses des Vents Nord and Verbena Sun?

Roses des Vents Nord has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit, Amalfi Lemon and Lime, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium, Virginia Cedar and Nutmeg, a base of Vetiver, Musk, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Verbena Sun has top notes of Lemon Verbena, Amalfi Lemon and Grapefruit, heart notes of African Orange Flower, Jasmine and Citruses, a base of Musk, Vetiver and Virginia Cedar.