Eau d'Orange Verte
HermèsCologne1979
Side by side
Eau d'Orange Verte vs. XI Eau de Cologne
Eau d'Orange Verte rates higher with the community, while XI Eau de Cologne projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| Eau d'Orange Verte | XI Eau de Cologne | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Cologne | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1979 | 2012 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Françoise Caron | Philippe Bousseton |
| Best season | Summer | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Eau d'Orange Verte
Citrus
Earthy
Mossy
Aromatic
Green
Woody
Fresh Spicy
XI Eau de Cologne
Citrus
Vanilla
Powdery
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
White Floral
Sweet
Lavender
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Lemon
BergamotPetitgrain
Heart
OrangeMandarin OrangeTree MossBlackcurrantMint
LavenderOrange BlossomPowdery NotesFrankincense
Base
OakmossWoody NotesPatchouli
VanillaBenzoinAmber
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Eau d'Orange Verte | XI Eau de Cologne | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
Short-lived colognes get dismissed as lightweights. Not here. The 3-4 hour arc is the point, this is for the person who wants to smell like they just showered, not like they took a bath.Eau d'Orange Verte
The name says cologne, but this is more of a refined citrus-to-resin journey. Frankincense adds a subtle, smoky resin, grounding the bright opening beautifully.XI Eau de Cologne
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Eau d'Orange Verte | XI Eau de Cologne | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 oz | $55.99fragrancenet | — |
| 3.4 oz | $69.99fragrancenet | — |
| 6.8 oz | $94.49fragrancenet | — |
| 13.5 oz | $150.49fragrancenet | — |
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