Fragrance comparison

Verveine Cactus vs Citrus Reign

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 50 ratings analysed

1 wins

Verveine Cactus

L'Occitane en Provence

3.9248 votes

Rank #26,330 GreenCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Citrus Reign

The Dua Brand

3.002 votes

Rank #64,260 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Verveine Cactus takes 1 of 1 categories.

Verveine Cactus
Choose it for a green and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Citrus Reign
Choose it for a citrus and green character.

Verveine Cactus1/1

Citrus Reign0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Verveine Cactus

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Verveine CactusL'Occitane en Provence

Citrus ReignThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 34%Had 9%Want 57%

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

35%Like

21%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

48 votes

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

citrus88%

musky77%

aquatic65%

woody53%

white floral42%

citrus100%

green90%

aromatic80%

fresh spicy70%

woody60%

fresh50%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both green, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

VerbenaGrapefruitLemon

Heart1-2 hrs

Aloe VeraCactusNeroli

Base2-3 hrs

MuskOrange BlossomPetitgrain

Top

Calabrian bergamotSicilian MandarinAmalfi LemonGrapefruitLemon LeafOrange

Heart

Orange BlossomBitter OrangePetitgrainBasil LeafNeroli

Base

Haitian VetiverWhite TeaCedarwoodFig LeafAmbroxanOakmossAmber

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Neroli, Orange Blossom and Petitgrain. Durations are only published for Verveine Cactus, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer100

Fall32

Winter4

Day100

Night18

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex76

Women24

Casual 52%Work 33%Date 9%Party 6%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,330

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#64,260

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVerveine CactusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Occitane en Provence Verveine Cactus delivers an immediate rush of sour lemon juice, bitter grapefruit rind, and crushed verbena leaves. The initial splash feels icy and bracing. Within ten minutes, the zesty punch yields to crisp cactus flesh and watery aloe vera, creating a clean, cooling sensation built specifica…

Reviews →

Citrus Reign by The Dua Brand is a crisp, modern citrus composition launched in 2025. It opens with an aggressive burst of Calabrian bergamot and Sicilian mandarin, settling into a heart of neroli and bitter orange. With a foundation of Haitian vetiver and white tea, this fragrance provides a sharp, refreshing profile…

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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, Verveine Cactus or Citrus Reign?

Verveine Cactus takes 1 of 1 categories. Verveine Cactus is rated 3.92/5 from 48 votes; Citrus Reign is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Verveine Cactus for a green and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Citrus Reign for a citrus and green character.

Do Verveine Cactus and Citrus Reign smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Neroli, Orange Blossom and Petitgrain.

Is Verveine Cactus or Citrus Reign better for summer or winter?

Verveine Cactus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Verveine Cactus and Citrus Reign?

Verveine Cactus has top notes of Verbena, Grapefruit and Lemon, heart notes of Aloe Vera, Cactus and Neroli, a base of Musk, Orange Blossom and Petitgrain. Citrus Reign has top notes of Calabrian bergamot, Sicilian Mandarin, Amalfi Lemon and Grapefruit, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Bitter Orange, Petitgrain and Basil Leaf, a base of Haitian Vetiver, White Tea, Cedarwood and Fig Leaf.