Duc de Vervins
HoubigantEau de Toilette1985
Side by side
Duc de Vervins vs. Citoyen
Is Duc de Vervins better than Citoyen?
Citoyen rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
BergamotLemon
aromaticfresh spicycitruswoodymossyearthy
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Duc de Vervins and Citoyen?
| Duc de Vervins | Citoyen | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1985 | 2020 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Duc de Vervins and Citoyen smell?
Duc de Vervins
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Citrus
Lavender
Woody
Mossy
Herbal
Earthy
Citoyen
Citrus
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Earthy
Mossy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Duc de Vervins and Citoyen share?
Top
LavenderBergamotLemon
LemonBergamot
Heart
RosemarySageGeraniumNutmeg
Juniper Berries
Base
OakmossPatchouliMusk
MossVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Citric Notes
BergamotLemon
LemonBergamot
Mossy Notes
Oakmoss
Moss
Spicy Notes
Nutmeg
Juniper Berries
Where they fit
When and where do Duc de Vervins and Citoyen work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Duc de Vervins or Citoyen?
| Duc de Vervins | Citoyen | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Duc de Vervins and Citoyen?
This is what people mean when they say 'classical.' Not stuffy. Not dated. Just correct. The kind of fragrance that smells expensive because it was composed before anyone decided masculine fragrance.Duc de Vervins
This is the fougère that traditionalists reach for. Not reinventing anything, just doing the classics with restraint and honesty. Clean lines, herbal heart, green drydown.Citoyen
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