Fragrance comparison

Verbena Mint vs Benetton Sport Man

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 350 ratings analysed

4 wins

Verbena Mint

L'Occitane en Provence

4.24165 votes

Rank #9,516 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

65%scent match

Closely related

Benetton Sport Man

Benetton

3.40185 votes

Rank #10,596 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Verbena Mint takes 4 of 7 categories.

Verbena Mint
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Benetton Sport Man
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring.

Verbena Mint4/7

Benetton Sport Man2/7

Ratings & consensus: Verbena Mint
Community sentiment: Verbena Mint
Longevity: Benetton Sport Man
Sillage & projection: Verbena Mint
Value for money: Benetton Sport Man
Versatility: Tie
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Verbena Mint

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Verbena MintL'Occitane en Provence

Benetton Sport ManBenetton

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 165 votes

Have 35%Had 16%Want 49%

3.40/ 5 · 185 votes

Have 29%Had 60%Want 11%

Category winnerVerbena MintRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

53%Like

2%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

165 votes

19%Love

65%Like

3%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

152 votes

Category winnerVerbena MintMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityBenetton Sport Man

SillageVerbena Mint

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value82

Category winnerBenetton Sport ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic83%

green65%

fresh spicy48%

herbal30%

citrus100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

woody48%

green30%

Scent match65%Closely related · 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

LemonGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

VerbenaMint

Base3-5 hrs

White WoodMusk

Top

LimeLemonClementineGrapefruitMint

Heart

Ginger flowerCyclamenGeranium

Base

SandalwoodCedarMuskVetiverOakmoss

InformationalShared notesLemon, Grapefruit, Mint and Musk. Durations are only published for Verbena Mint, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter10

Day100

Night18

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter10

Day–

Night–

Category winnerTieMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex62

Women34

Casual 51%Work 32%Date 10%Party 7%

Men97

Unisex3

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,516

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#10,596

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews27

Category winnerVerbena MintHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Occitane en Provence Verbena Mint delivers an immediate blast of crushed herbs and ice-cold citrus. The first spritz crackles with tart lemon peel and juicy pink grapefruit. Within two minutes, crushed green verbena leaves and cooling garden mint take over completely. It smells like bruising fresh herbs between your…

Reviews →

Benetton Sport Man is a crisp, citrus-forward fragrance designed for daily wear. It opens with a vibrant burst of lime, lemon, and clementine, balanced by a cool hint of mint. Best suited for spring and summer mornings, it provides a clean, refreshing feeling after a shower or post-gym. This woody aromatic scent is an…

Reviews →

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 Mint or Benetton Sport Man?

Verbena Mint takes 4 of 7 categories. Verbena Mint is rated 4.24/5 from 165 votes; Benetton Sport Man is rated 3.40/5 from 185 votes. Choose Verbena Mint for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Benetton Sport Man for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Verbena Mint or Benetton Sport Man?

Benetton Sport Man lasts longest (Benetton Sport Man 56/100, Verbena Mint 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Verbena Mint or Benetton Sport Man?

Verbena Mint projects furthest (Verbena Mint 51/100, Benetton Sport Man 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Verbena Mint and Benetton Sport Man smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Grapefruit, Mint and Musk.

Is Verbena Mint or Benetton Sport Man better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Verbena Mint and Benetton Sport Man?

Verbena Mint has top notes of Lemon and Grapefruit, heart notes of Verbena and Mint, a base of White Wood and Musk. Benetton Sport Man has top notes of Lime, Lemon, Clementine and Grapefruit, heart notes of Ginger flower, Cyclamen and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Musk and Vetiver.