Fragrance comparison

Verbena Infusion vs Johan B. Rich

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 96 ratings analysed

Verbena Infusion

Laura Mercier

4.1163 votes

Rank #23,793 CitrusAromatic

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38%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Johan B. Rich

Johan B

4.3333 votes

Rank #24,249 FruityCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Johan B. Rich takes 5 of 7 categories.

Verbena Infusion
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Johan B. Rich
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Verbena Infusion2/7

Johan B. Rich5/7

Ratings & consensus: Johan B. Rich
Community sentiment: Verbena Infusion
Longevity: Johan B. Rich
Sillage & projection: Johan B. Rich
Value for money: Johan B. Rich
Versatility: Johan B. Rich
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Verbena Infusion

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Verbena InfusionLaura Mercier

Johan B. RichJohan B

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 63 votes

Have 41%Had 17%Want 42%

4.33/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 48%Had 16%Want 36%

Category winnerJohan B. RichRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

44%Like

2%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

57 votes

52%Love

39%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

33 votes

Category winnerVerbena InfusionMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityJohan B. Rich

SillageJohan B. Rich

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value67

Category winnerJohan B. RichBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic88%

green77%

fresh spicy65%

fruity53%

floral42%

fruity100%

citrus92%

vanilla84%

sweet77%

woody69%

powdery61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both citrus and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitMintBlack Currant

Heart

VerbenaMagnoliaRose

Base

CedarPlumWhite Amber

Top15-30 mins

Black CurrantGrapefruitBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Red BerriesPlumRoseCherry

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaMuskCedar

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Black Currant, Rose and Cedar. Durations are only published for Johan B. Rich, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer95

Fall37

Winter5

Day100

Night20

Spring53

Summer40

Fall100

Winter80

Day79

Night100

Category winnerJohan B. RichMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex14

Women71

Men10

Unisex10

Women80

Casual 33%Date 28%Work 21%Party 18%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,793

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#24,249

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerVerbena InfusionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Verbena Infusion by Laura Mercier is a bright, citrus-forward fragrance designed for summer days. It opens with zesty grapefruit and cooling mint, settling into a crisp green heart of verbena, magnolia, and rose. The base adds a grounding touch of cedar and plum, creating a refreshing, luminous scent that feels like a…

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Johan B. Rich by Johan B delivers an energetic, mouthwatering burst of tart black currant, sparkling grapefruit, and bitter bergamot that quickly settles into a rich fruit compote. As the brisk opening calms on skin, luscious red berries, dark plum, and sweet cherry bloom over a delicate hint of velvety rose. The true…

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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 Infusion or Johan B. Rich?

Johan B. Rich takes 5 of 7 categories. Verbena Infusion is rated 4.11/5 from 63 votes; Johan B. Rich is rated 4.33/5 from 33 votes. Choose Verbena Infusion for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Johan B. Rich for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Verbena Infusion or Johan B. Rich?

Johan B. Rich lasts longest (Johan B. Rich 81/100, Verbena Infusion 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Verbena Infusion or Johan B. Rich?

Johan B. Rich projects furthest (Johan B. Rich 71/100, Verbena Infusion 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Verbena Infusion and Johan B. Rich smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and fruity accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Black Currant, Rose and Cedar.

Is Verbena Infusion or Johan B. Rich better for summer or winter?

For summer, Verbena Infusion is the stronger pick. For winter, Johan B. Rich is the stronger pick. Verbena Infusion suits daytime wear; Johan B. Rich suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Verbena Infusion and Johan B. Rich?

Verbena Infusion has top notes of Grapefruit, Mint and Black Currant, heart notes of Verbena, Magnolia and Rose, a base of Cedar, Plum and White Amber. Johan B. Rich has top notes of Black Currant, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Red Berries, Plum, Rose and Cherry, a base of Vanilla, Musk and Cedar.