Fragrance comparison

Verbena Sun vs Dutti Sport

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 140 ratings analysed

4 wins

Verbena Sun

L'Occitane en Provence

4.2299 votes

Rank #14,226 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Dutti Sport

Massimo Dutti

3.5641 votes

Rank #37,230 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Verbena Sun takes 4 of 6 categories.

Verbena Sun
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Dutti Sport
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Verbena Sun4/6

Dutti Sport1/6

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

Dutti SportMassimo Dutti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 99 votes

Have 38%Had 19%Want 42%

3.56/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 39%Had 51%Want 10%

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

22%Love

41%Like

7%Ok

29%Dislike

0%Hate

41 votes

Category winnerVerbena SunMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageVerbena Sun

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value74

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral83%

aromatic65%

woody48%

fresh30%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

green77%

fresh69%

woody61%

Scent match50%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

CitrusesMintRed AppleLitchi

Heart

LavenderAfrican Orange FlowerGeraniumNutmegCinnamonAnise

Base

VetiverVirginia Cedaroak mossRhuburbMuskFrench labdanum

InformationalShared notesAfrican Orange Flower, Citruses, 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

Spring76

Summer100

Fall43

Winter14

Day100

Night19

Category winnerDutti SportMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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

Men85

Unisex15

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,226

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#37,230

PerfumerRamon Monegal

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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Dutti Sport by Massimo Dutti opens with a sharp burst of citruses, crushed mint leaves, and tart red apple. Formulated by perfumer Ramon Monegal in 1998, this aromatic fougere quickly shifts into a green, herbal heart dominated by crisp lavender, geranium, and a touch of warm nutmeg. As the bright top notes fade, the …

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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 Dutti Sport?

Verbena Sun takes 4 of 6 categories. Verbena Sun is rated 4.22/5 from 99 votes; Dutti Sport is rated 3.56/5 from 41 votes. Choose Verbena Sun for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Dutti Sport for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Verbena Sun or Dutti Sport?

They last about the same: Verbena Sun 48/100, Dutti Sport 48/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Verbena Sun or Dutti Sport?

Verbena Sun projects furthest (Verbena Sun 55/100, Dutti Sport 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Verbena Sun and Dutti Sport smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include African Orange Flower, Citruses, Musk and Vetiver.

Is Verbena Sun or Dutti Sport better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Verbena Sun and Dutti Sport?

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. Dutti Sport has top notes of Citruses, Mint, Red Apple and Litchi, heart notes of Lavender, African Orange Flower, Geranium and Nutmeg, a base of Vetiver, Virginia Cedar, oak moss and Rhuburb.