Fragrance comparison

RV Pure vs Verbena Summer Secret 2010

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 124 ratings analysed

7 wins

RV Pure

Roberto Verino

4.0071 votes

Rank #13,365 AromaticCitrus

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55%scent match

Closely related

Verbena Summer Secret 2010

L'Occitane en Provence

3.8353 votes

Rank #20,579 GreenAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

RV Pure takes 7 of 7 categories.

RV Pure
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Verbena Summer Secret 2010
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

RV Pure7/7

Verbena Summer Secret 20100/7

Ratings & consensus: RV Pure
Community sentiment: RV Pure
Longevity: RV Pure
Sillage & projection: RV Pure
Value for money: RV Pure
Versatility: RV Pure
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: RV Pure

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RV PureRoberto Verino

Verbena Summer Secret 2010L'Occitane en Provence

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 71 votes

Have 50%Had 20%Want 30%

3.83/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 31%Had 28%Want 41%

Category winnerRV PureRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

56%Like

5%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

62 votes

26%Love

51%Like

2%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

53 votes

Category winnerRV PureMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity43

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityRV Pure

SillageRV Pure

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value89

¤ Price value67

Category winnerRV PureBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

green77%

woody69%

lavender61%

green100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

anis69%

musky61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both aromatic, green and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Red AppleLimeGalbanumBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

BasilLavenderClary SageSeaweedJasmineClove

Base

MuskPatchouliVirginia CedarAmberoak mossSandalwood

Top15-30 mins

AniseRed Apple

Heart2-3 hrs

Lemon VerbenaMintBasil

Base3-5 hrs

Virginia CedarMusk

InformationalShared notesRed Apple, Basil, Musk and Virginia Cedar. Durations are only published for Verbena Summer Secret 2010, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer100

Fall31

Winter14

Day100

Night31

Spring67

Summer100

Fall29

Winter19

Day100

Night26

Category winnerRV PureMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex6

Women0

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Casual 46%Work 34%Date 11%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,365

PerfumerNathalie Feisthauer

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#20,579

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerRV PureHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

RV Pure is an aromatic fougere that leans heavily into crisp green notes and bright citrus. It opens with sharp red apple and lime, before settling into a herbal heart of basil, lavender, and clary sage. It is a straightforward, refreshing choice for warm summer days, perfect for casual outings or office wear where yo…

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Verbena Summer Secret 2010 by L'Occitane en Provence delivers an invigorating splash of herbal refreshment tailored for sweltering weather. The first spritz unleashes crisp red apple paired with a dry prickle of star anise. It wakes up your senses instantly. Within minutes, cooling mint, crushed basil, and sharp lemon…

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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, RV Pure or Verbena Summer Secret 2010?

RV Pure takes 7 of 7 categories. RV Pure is rated 4.00/5 from 71 votes; Verbena Summer Secret 2010 is rated 3.83/5 from 53 votes. Choose RV Pure for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Verbena Summer Secret 2010 for a green and aromatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, RV Pure or Verbena Summer Secret 2010?

RV Pure lasts longest (RV Pure 65/100, Verbena Summer Secret 2010 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, RV Pure or Verbena Summer Secret 2010?

RV Pure projects furthest (RV Pure 55/100, Verbena Summer Secret 2010 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do RV Pure and Verbena Summer Secret 2010 smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, green and citrus accords. Common notes include Red Apple, Basil, Musk and Virginia Cedar.

Is RV Pure or Verbena Summer Secret 2010 better for summer or winter?

For summer, RV Pure is the stronger pick. For winter, Verbena Summer Secret 2010 is the stronger pick. RV Pure suits daytime wear; Verbena Summer Secret 2010 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in RV Pure and Verbena Summer Secret 2010?

RV Pure has top notes of Red Apple, Lime, Galbanum and Bergamot, heart notes of Basil, Lavender, Clary Sage and Seaweed, a base of Musk, Patchouli, Virginia Cedar and Amber. Verbena Summer Secret 2010 has top notes of Anise and Red Apple, heart notes of Lemon Verbena, Mint and Basil, a base of Virginia Cedar and Musk.