Fragrance comparison

Verbena Citrus vs L'Homme Lacoste Intense

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 1,007 ratings analysed

Verbena Citrus

L'Occitane en Provence

4.1232 votes

Rank #29,713 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

L'Homme Lacoste Intense

Lacoste Fragrances

4.13975 votes

Rank #4,102 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Homme Lacoste Intense takes 5 of 5 categories.

Verbena Citrus
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
L'Homme Lacoste Intense
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection.

Verbena Citrus0/5

L'Homme Lacoste Intense5/5

Ratings & consensus: L'Homme Lacoste Intense
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: L'Homme Lacoste Intense
Sillage & projection: L'Homme Lacoste Intense
Value for money: L'Homme Lacoste Intense
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: L'Homme Lacoste Intense

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Verbena CitrusL'Occitane en Provence

L'Homme Lacoste IntenseLacoste Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 36%Had 16%Want 48%

4.13/ 5 · 975 votes

Category winnerL'Homme Lacoste IntenseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

41%Like

19%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity41

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityL'Homme Lacoste Intense

SillageL'Homme Lacoste Intense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value70

Category winnerL'Homme Lacoste IntenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

woody58%

musky44%

amber30%

citrus100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

woody77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitOrangeLemon

Heart1-2 hrs

VerbenaRosemaryRose

Base2-3 hrs

MuskAmberwood

Top

RhubarbOrangeQuinceGrapefruitMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart

GingerBlack PepperPineappleHedioneAlmondJasmine

Base

VetiverVanillaAmberCedarAkigalawoodMuskCypriol Oil or NagarmothaAmberwood

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Orange, Lemon and Musk. Durations are only published for Verbena Citrus, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer100

Fall21

Winter14

Day100

Night28

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men9

Unisex64

Women27

Casual 49%Work 36%Date 9%Party 6%

Men91

Unisex7

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,713

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#4,102

PerfumerMichel Girard

Launched—

Reviews121

Category winnerL'Homme Lacoste IntenseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Occitane Verbena Citrus is a burst of crisp sunshine in a bottle. The opening punches through with cold lemon, sharp ruby grapefruit, and juicy sweet orange. Within ten minutes, crushed green verbena leaves and herbal rosemary take center stage, giving the blend an authentic Mediterranean garden feel. A soft touch o…

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L'Homme Lacoste Intense opens with a sharp burst of rhubarb, mandarin orange, and juicy quince that immediately sets a bright, fruity tone. As the top notes settle, black pepper and ginger add a dry spice that cuts through the initial sweetness. The dry-down brings out cedar, akigalawood, and amberwood, anchoring the …

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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, Verbena Citrus or L'Homme Lacoste Intense?

L'Homme Lacoste Intense takes 5 of 5 categories. Verbena Citrus is rated 4.12/5 from 32 votes; L'Homme Lacoste Intense is rated 4.13/5 from 975 votes. Choose Verbena Citrus for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose L'Homme Lacoste Intense for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection.

Which lasts longer, Verbena Citrus or L'Homme Lacoste Intense?

L'Homme Lacoste Intense lasts longest (L'Homme Lacoste Intense 60/100, Verbena Citrus 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Verbena Citrus or L'Homme Lacoste Intense?

L'Homme Lacoste Intense projects furthest (L'Homme Lacoste Intense 53/100, Verbena Citrus 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Verbena Citrus and L'Homme Lacoste Intense smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Orange, Lemon and Musk.

Is Verbena Citrus or L'Homme Lacoste Intense better for summer or winter?

Verbena Citrus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Verbena Citrus and L'Homme Lacoste Intense?

Verbena Citrus has top notes of Grapefruit, Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Verbena, Rosemary and Rose, a base of Musk and Amberwood. L'Homme Lacoste Intense has top notes of Rhubarb, Orange, Quince and Grapefruit, heart notes of Ginger, Black Pepper, Pineapple and Hedione, a base of Vetiver, Vanilla, Amber and Cedar.