Fragrance comparison

Verbena Citrus vs SpongeBob for Girls

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 102 ratings analysed

Verbena Citrus

L'Occitane en Provence

4.1232 votes

Rank #29,724 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

SpongeBob for Girls

SpongeBob Squarepants

3.0770 votes

Rank #35,634 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

SpongeBob for Girls takes 4 of 7 categories.

Verbena Citrus
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
SpongeBob for Girls
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Verbena Citrus3/7

SpongeBob for Girls4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Verbena CitrusL'Occitane en Provence

SpongeBob for GirlsSpongeBob Squarepants

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 36%Had 16%Want 48%

3.07/ 5 · 70 votes

Have 19%Had 9%Want 72%

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

44%Love

7%Like

4%Ok

0%Dislike

44%Hate

70 votes

Category winnerVerbena CitrusMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity41

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate52

Category winners

LongevitySpongeBob for Girls

SillageSpongeBob for Girls

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value57

Category winnerSpongeBob for GirlsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

woody58%

musky44%

amber30%

citrus100%

woody90%

aromatic80%

marine70%

floral60%

aquatic50%

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

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

Mandarin OrangeOrangeLemonBergamotGrapefruit

Heart

Sea NotesFreesiaMelonJasmineRosemary

Base

Woody NotesMusk

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Orange, Lemon and Rosemary. 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

Spring84

Summer100

Fall75

Winter78

Day100

Night75

Category winnerSpongeBob for GirlsMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men9

Unisex64

Women27

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

Men55

Unisex13

Women32

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,724

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#35,634

PerfumerNot listed

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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SpongeBob for Girls is a cheerful, splashy citrus fragrance built for casual summer days and lighthearted daytime wear. The opening kicks off with a bright blend of mandarin orange, tart lemon, and juicy grapefruit that smells like peeled citrus fruit on a sunny morning. As the sharp opening settles, crisp sea notes 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 SpongeBob for Girls?

SpongeBob for Girls takes 4 of 7 categories. Verbena Citrus is rated 4.12/5 from 32 votes; SpongeBob for Girls is rated 3.07/5 from 70 votes. Choose Verbena Citrus for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose SpongeBob for Girls for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Verbena Citrus or SpongeBob for Girls?

SpongeBob for Girls lasts longest (SpongeBob for Girls 74/100, Verbena Citrus 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Verbena Citrus or SpongeBob for Girls?

SpongeBob for Girls projects furthest (SpongeBob for Girls 76/100, Verbena Citrus 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Verbena Citrus and SpongeBob for Girls smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Orange, Lemon and Rosemary.

Is Verbena Citrus or SpongeBob for Girls better for summer or winter?

For summer, Verbena Citrus is the stronger pick. For winter, SpongeBob for Girls is the stronger pick. Verbena Citrus suits daytime wear; SpongeBob for Girls suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Verbena Citrus and SpongeBob for Girls?

Verbena Citrus has top notes of Grapefruit, Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Verbena, Rosemary and Rose, a base of Musk and Amberwood. SpongeBob for Girls has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Orange, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Sea Notes, Freesia, Melon and Jasmine, a base of Woody Notes and Musk.