Fragrance comparison

Verbena Sun vs Carlo Corinto Vetyver

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 114 ratings analysed

Verbena Sun

L'Occitane en Provence

4.2299 votes

Rank #14,226 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Carlo Corinto Vetyver

Carlo Corinto

4.0015 votes

Rank #50,952 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Verbena Sun
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Carlo Corinto Vetyver
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Verbena Sun2/4

Carlo Corinto Vetyver2/4

Ratings & consensus: Verbena Sun
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Carlo Corinto Vetyver
Sillage & projection: Carlo Corinto Vetyver
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Verbena Sun

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Verbena SunL'Occitane en Provence

Carlo Corinto VetyverCarlo Corinto

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 99 votes

Have 38%Had 19%Want 42%

4.00/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 33%Had 14%Want 53%

Category winnerVerbena SunRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

64%Like

1%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

99 votes

53%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

27%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityCarlo Corinto Vetyver

SillageCarlo Corinto Vetyver

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral83%

aromatic65%

woody48%

fresh30%

aromatic100%

woody90%

citrus80%

musky70%

fresh spicy60%

powdery50%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Lemon VerbenaAmalfi LemonGrapefruit

Heart1.5-3 hrs

African Orange FlowerJasmineCitruses

Base3-5 hrs

MuskVetiverVirginia Cedar

Top

Amalfi LemonBergamotGrapefruit

Heart

CarnationGeraniumThyme

Base

VetiverMuskVirginia CedarSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Grapefruit, Musk and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Verbena Sun, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring37

Summer100

Fall14

Winter10

Day100

Night19

Spring100

Summer60

Fall60

Winter40

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 47%Work 34%Date 11%Party 7%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,226

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#50,952

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVerbena SunHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Occitane en Provence Verbena Sun delivers an immediate rush of crushed lemon verbena, zesty Amalfi lemon, and tart pink grapefruit. It wakes you up instantly. The first blast carries a crisp herbal sting that quickly softens into dewy African orange flower and subtle jasmine petals. As the sun warms your skin, clean…

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Carlo Corinto Vetyver by Carlo Corinto is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men. Carlo Corinto Vetyver was launched in 1994. Top notes are Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Grapefruit; middle notes are Carnation, Geranium and Thyme; base notes are Vetiver, Musk, Virginia Cedar, Sandalwood and Amber. It opens with Amalfi Lemon, …

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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 Sun or Carlo Corinto Vetyver?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Verbena Sun is rated 4.22/5 from 99 votes; Carlo Corinto Vetyver is rated 4.00/5 from 15 votes. Choose Verbena Sun for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Carlo Corinto Vetyver for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Verbena Sun or Carlo Corinto Vetyver?

Carlo Corinto Vetyver lasts longest (Carlo Corinto Vetyver 80/100, Verbena Sun 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Verbena Sun or Carlo Corinto Vetyver?

Projection is very close: Carlo Corinto Vetyver 57/100, Verbena Sun 55/100 for sillage.

Do Verbena Sun and Carlo Corinto Vetyver smell similar?

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

Is Verbena Sun or Carlo Corinto Vetyver better for summer or winter?

Verbena Sun suits daytime wear; Carlo Corinto Vetyver suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Verbena Sun and Carlo Corinto Vetyver?

Verbena Sun has top notes of Lemon Verbena, Amalfi Lemon and Grapefruit, heart notes of African Orange Flower, Jasmine and Citruses, a base of Musk, Vetiver and Virginia Cedar. Carlo Corinto Vetyver has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Carnation, Geranium and Thyme, a base of Vetiver, Musk, Virginia Cedar and Sandalwood.