Fragrance comparison

Verve vs When in Paris

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 5 ratings analysed

3 wins

Verve

Mykonos

4.004 votes

Rank #61,149 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

84%scent match

Very similar

When in Paris

Mykonos

5.001 votes

Rank #42,851 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Verve takes 3 of 4 categories.

Verve
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
When in Paris
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Verve3/4

When in Paris1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Verve
Sillage & projection: Verve
Value for money: Verve
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: When in Paris

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VerveMykonos

When in ParisMykonos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 50%Had 25%Want 25%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

50%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityVerve

SillageVerve

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value50

Category winnerVerveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

white floral84%

powdery77%

floral69%

sweet61%

citrus100%

woody92%

white floral84%

floral77%

powdery69%

sweet61%

Scent match84%Very similar · both citrus, woody and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Fruity NotesGrapefruitBergamotOrangeLemon

Heart

Floral NotesPatchouliJasmineRoseLilyTea

Base

SandalwoodCedarwoodVanillaAmberMusk

Top

Fruity NotesGrapefruitMandarinOrange

Heart

Lily of the ValleyFloral NotesJasmineRose

Base

SandalwoodCedarwoodVanillaAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesFruity Notes, Grapefruit, Orange and Floral Notes. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall100

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,149

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#42,851

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerWhen in ParisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Verve opens with a bright burst of grapefruit, bergamot, lemon and orange, then settles into soft florals and tea over creamy woods, vanilla and musk. It reads as a clean citrus-floral with a powdery woody base, easy to wear and likely to suit someone who wants freshness with a smoother, warmer finish.

Reviews →

When in Paris opens like bright orange candy with a soft fruity gloss, then settles into a sweeter skin scent with woods, vanilla, musk and a light floral idea in the background. It reads youthful, easy and more playful than polished. If you like citrus-fruity perfumes with a creamy candy edge, this may suit you. If y…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Verve or When in Paris?

Verve takes 3 of 4 categories. Verve is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes; When in Paris is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Verve for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose When in Paris for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Verve or When in Paris?

Verve lasts longest (Verve 67/100, When in Paris 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Verve or When in Paris?

Verve projects furthest (Verve 58/100, When in Paris 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Verve and When in Paris smell similar?

Very similar: a 84% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Fruity Notes, Grapefruit, Orange and Floral Notes.

Is Verve or When in Paris better for summer or winter?

Verve suits evening wear; When in Paris suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Verve and When in Paris?

Verve has top notes of Fruity Notes, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Floral Notes, Patchouli, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Vanilla and Amber. When in Paris has top notes of Fruity Notes, Grapefruit, Mandarin and Orange, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Floral Notes, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Vanilla and Amber.