Fragrance comparison

Verbena Sun vs Country Chic

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 500 ratings analysed

6 wins

Verbena Sun

L'Occitane en Provence

4.2299 votes

Rank #14,226 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Country Chic

Bath & Body Works · 2011

4.09401 votes

Rank #28,182 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Verbena Sun takes 6 of 6 categories.

Verbena Sun
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Country Chic
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Verbena Sun6/6

Country Chic0/6

Ratings & consensus: Verbena Sun
Community sentiment: Verbena Sun
Longevity: Verbena Sun
Sillage & projection: Verbena Sun
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Verbena Sun
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

Country ChicBath & Body Works

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 99 votes

Have 38%Had 19%Want 42%

4.09/ 5 · 401 votes

Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%

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

26%Love

53%Like

4%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

401 votes

Category winnerVerbena SunMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityVerbena Sun

SillageVerbena Sun

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value76

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral83%

aromatic65%

woody48%

fresh30%

citrus100%

sweet92%

white floral84%

fruity77%

aromatic69%

green61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both citrus, white floral and aromatic

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 LemonGrapefruitPearMarigoldGreen Notes

Heart

LilyGardeniaRaspberryJasmineAfrican Orange Flower

Base

PeachPralineMuskAmberOrchidVirginia CedarPatchouli

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Grapefruit, African Orange Flower and Jasmine. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter16

Day100

Night–

Category winnerVerbena SunMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,226

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#28,182

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched2011

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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Country Chic by Bath & Body Works is a bright citrus fragrance that leans heavily into floral fruity gourmand territory. It starts with zesty Amalfi lemon and settles into a warm base of praline and peach. This scent is an easy choice for casual spring mornings or relaxed weekends at home.

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 Sun or Country Chic?

Verbena Sun takes 6 of 6 categories. Verbena Sun is rated 4.22/5 from 99 votes; Country Chic is rated 4.09/5 from 401 votes. Choose Verbena Sun for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Country Chic for a citrus and sweet character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Verbena Sun or Country Chic?

They last about the same: Verbena Sun 48/100, Country Chic 46/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Verbena Sun or Country Chic?

Verbena Sun projects furthest (Verbena Sun 55/100, Country Chic 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Verbena Sun and Country Chic smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and aromatic accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Grapefruit, African Orange Flower and Jasmine.

Is Verbena Sun or Country Chic better for summer or winter?

For summer, Verbena Sun is the stronger pick. For winter, Country Chic is the stronger pick. Verbena Sun suits daytime wear; Country Chic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Verbena Sun and Country Chic?

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. Country Chic has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Grapefruit, Pear and Marigold, heart notes of Lily, Gardenia, Raspberry and Jasmine, a base of Peach, Praline, Musk and Amber.