Fragrance comparison

Verveine d'Été vs Arrazo

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 132 ratings analysed

4 wins

Verveine d'Été

Le Jardin Retrouve

3.80121 votes

Rank #15,436 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Arrazo

Phytoderm

3.6411 votes

Rank #60,354 Fresh SpicyLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Verveine d'Été takes 4 of 5 categories.

Verveine d'Été
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Arrazo
Choose it for a fresh spicy and lavender character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Verveine d'Été4/5

Arrazo1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Verveine d'ÉtéLe Jardin Retrouve

ArrazoPhytoderm

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 121 votes

Have 31%Had 13%Want 56%

3.64/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 71%Had 21%Want 7%

Category winnerVerveine d'ÉtéRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

41%Like

22%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

121 votes

18%Love

36%Like

36%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity43

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityVerveine d'Été

SillageVerveine d'Été

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value92

Category winnerArrazoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic83%

herbal65%

fresh spicy48%

green30%

fresh spicy100%

lavender91%

mossy83%

citrus74%

green65%

earthy56%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20 to 30 minutes

VerbenaLemonPetitgrain

Heart1 to 2 hours

BasilLavender

Base2 to 3 hours

VetiverOakmoss

Top

BasilLavenderLemonPetitgrainSage

Heart

CuminGeraniumJuniperCedarPatchouli

Base

OakmossVetiverAmberSandalwoodLeather

InformationalShared notesLemon, Petitgrain, Basil and Lavender. Durations are only published for Verveine d'Été, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer100

Fall8

Winter6

Day100

Night8

Spring60

Summer20

Fall100

Winter80

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex73

Women24

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,436

PerfumerYuri Gutsatz

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#60,354

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVerveine d'ÉtéHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Verveine d'Été by Le Jardin Retrouve is a traditional aromatic citrus fragrance centered on bright French herbs. Created in 1978 by Yuri Gutsatz, the scent opens with a sharp burst of crushed verbena leaves, tart lemon, and slightly woody petitgrain. As the brisk opening settles, a heart of green basil and dry lavende…

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Arrazo by Phytoderm is a sharp, classic aromatic fougere designed for the daily rotation of a man who values clean, herbal presence. With a dominant profile of basil and lavender set against a sturdy base of oakmoss and leather, it delivers a disciplined, professional scent that cuts through the noise of modern sweetn…

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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, Verveine d'Été or Arrazo?

Verveine d'Été takes 4 of 5 categories. Verveine d'Été is rated 3.80/5 from 121 votes; Arrazo is rated 3.64/5 from 11 votes. Choose Verveine d'Été for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Arrazo for a fresh spicy and lavender character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Verveine d'Été or Arrazo?

Verveine d'Été lasts longest (Verveine d'Été 48/100, Arrazo 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Verveine d'Été or Arrazo?

Verveine d'Été projects furthest (Verveine d'Été 48/100, Arrazo 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Verveine d'Été and Arrazo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and green accords. Common notes include Lemon, Petitgrain, Basil and Lavender.

Is Verveine d'Été or Arrazo better for summer or winter?

Verveine d'Été suits daytime wear; Arrazo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Verveine d'Été and Arrazo?

Verveine d'Été has top notes of Verbena, Lemon and Petitgrain, heart notes of Basil and Lavender, a base of Vetiver and Oakmoss. Arrazo has top notes of Basil, Lavender, Lemon and Petitgrain, heart notes of Cumin, Geranium, Juniper and Cedar, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Amber and Sandalwood.