Fragrance comparison

Verbena Citrus vs Red by Morgan

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 55 ratings analysed

Verbena Citrus

L'Occitane en Provence

4.1232 votes

Rank #29,713 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Red by Morgan

Morgan

3.5223 votes

Rank #55,160 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Red by Morgan takes 4 of 6 categories.

Verbena Citrus
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Red by Morgan
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Verbena Citrus2/6

Red by Morgan4/6

Ratings & consensus: Verbena Citrus
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Red by Morgan
Sillage & projection: Red by Morgan
Value for money: Red by Morgan
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Red by Morgan
Fragranxe ranking: Verbena Citrus

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Verbena CitrusL'Occitane en Provence

Red by MorganMorgan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 36%Had 16%Want 48%

3.52/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 43%Had 8%Want 49%

Category winnerVerbena CitrusRating 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

22%Love

35%Like

22%Ok

17%Dislike

4%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity41

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityRed by Morgan

SillageRed by Morgan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value57

Category winnerRed by MorganBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

woody58%

musky44%

amber30%

citrus100%

woody92%

white floral84%

fruity77%

rose69%

amber61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and amber

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

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitLemonStrawberryOrange

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineRoseApplePeach

Base5-7 hrs

CedarAmberwoodVanillaMusk

Category winnerRed by MorganLongest dry-down: 5-7 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer100

Fall21

Winter14

Day100

Night28

Spring67

Summer44

Fall100

Winter78

Day100

Night57

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men9

Unisex64

Women27

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

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 37%Work 27%Date 22%Party 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,713

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#55,160

PerfumerJérôme di Marino

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVerbena CitrusHigher 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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Red by Morgan brings a bright splash of juicy fruits right out of the bottle, opening with tart grapefruit, crisp lemon, and sweet ripe strawberry. That zesty burst quickly softens as honeyed peach, crisp apple, and gentle jasmine blossom across the skin. The dry-down settles into a cozy base of warm vanilla, smooth a…

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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 Red by Morgan?

Red by Morgan takes 4 of 6 categories. Verbena Citrus is rated 4.12/5 from 32 votes; Red by Morgan is rated 3.52/5 from 23 votes. Choose Verbena Citrus for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Red by Morgan for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Verbena Citrus or Red by Morgan?

Red by Morgan lasts longest (Red by Morgan 68/100, Verbena Citrus 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Verbena Citrus or Red by Morgan?

Red by Morgan projects furthest (Red by Morgan 58/100, Verbena Citrus 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Verbena Citrus and Red by Morgan smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Orange, Lemon and Rose.

Is Verbena Citrus or Red by Morgan better for summer or winter?

Verbena Citrus suits daytime wear; Red by Morgan suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Verbena Citrus and Red by Morgan?

Verbena Citrus has top notes of Grapefruit, Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Verbena, Rosemary and Rose, a base of Musk and Amberwood. Red by Morgan has top notes of Grapefruit, Lemon, Strawberry and Orange, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose, Apple and Peach, a base of Cedar, Amberwood, Vanilla and Musk.