Fragrance comparison

Thé Vert vs Under The Lemon Tree

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 4,027 ratings analysed

5 wins

Thé Vert

L'Occitane en Provence

3.9467 votes

Rank #18,361 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Under The Lemon Tree

Maison Martin Margiela

3.833,960 votes

Rank #4,159 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Thé Vert takes 5 of 7 categories.

Thé Vert
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Under The Lemon Tree
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Thé Vert5/7

Under The Lemon Tree2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Thé VertL'Occitane en Provence

Under The Lemon TreeMaison Martin Margiela

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 40%Had 11%Want 49%

3.83/ 5 · 3,960 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

Category winnerUnder The Lemon TreeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

54%Like

10%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

67 votes

26%Love

43%Like

19%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

3,960 votes

Category winnerThé VertMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityThé Vert

SillageThé Vert

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value41

Category winnerThé VertBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

green90%

musky80%

fresh70%

white floral60%

woody50%

citrus100%

green88%

aromatic77%

woody65%

fresh spicy53%

musky42%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both citrus, green and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LimeBitter OrangeOrangeCardamom

Heart2-4 hrs

Green TeaBlack TeaJasmine

Base4-6 hrs

MuskWhite Woods

Top

LimePetitgrainCardamom

Heart

Green TeaMateCoriander

Base

White MuskCedarRock rose

InformationalShared notesLime, Cardamom and Green Tea. Durations are only published for Thé Vert, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring87

Summer100

Fall27

Winter7

Day100

Night18

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter5

Day–

Night–

Category winnerThé VertMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex50

Women47

Casual 44%Work 38%Date 11%Party 7%

Men8

Unisex67

Women26

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,361

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#4,159

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews210

Category winnerUnder The Lemon TreeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Occitane Thé Vert delivers an immediate rush of crushed lime peel, tart bitter orange, and aromatic green tea leaves. It opens bright and bracing. The citrus burst sparkles with a subtle pinch of cardamom that keeps the fruit from smelling like sweet candy. Within twenty minutes, the sharp citrus edge softens into s…

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Under The Lemon Tree is a crisp, bracing fragrance capturing the essence of a Mediterranean summer afternoon. Lime and petitgrain dominate the opening, eventually settling into a clean, green tea-infused heart. It is a sharp, refreshing choice for those who prefer their citrus fragrances minimalist and bright, perfect…

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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, Thé Vert or Under The Lemon Tree?

Thé Vert takes 5 of 7 categories. Thé Vert is rated 3.94/5 from 67 votes; Under The Lemon Tree is rated 3.83/5 from 3,960 votes. Choose Thé Vert for a citrus and green character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Under The Lemon Tree for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Thé Vert or Under The Lemon Tree?

Thé Vert lasts longest (Thé Vert 59/100, Under The Lemon Tree 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Thé Vert or Under The Lemon Tree?

Thé Vert projects furthest (Thé Vert 49/100, Under The Lemon Tree 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Thé Vert and Under The Lemon Tree smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, green and musky accords. Common notes include Lime, Cardamom and Green Tea.

Is Thé Vert or Under The Lemon Tree better for summer or winter?

For summer, Thé Vert is the stronger pick. For winter, Thé Vert is the stronger pick. Thé Vert suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Thé Vert and Under The Lemon Tree?

Thé Vert has top notes of Lime, Bitter Orange, Orange and Cardamom, heart notes of Green Tea, Black Tea and Jasmine, a base of Musk and White Woods. Under The Lemon Tree has top notes of Lime, Petitgrain and Cardamom, heart notes of Green Tea, Mate and Coriander, a base of White Musk, Cedar and Rock rose.