Duc de Vervins
HoubigantEau de Toilette1985
Side by side
Duc de Vervins vs. Lacoste
Is Duc de Vervins better than Lacoste?
Duc de Vervins wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Accord profile overlap
Performance proximity
Shared notes
LavenderOakmossBergamotLemonMuskGeranium
aromaticfresh spicycitruslavenderwoodymossyherbalearthy
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The essentials
What's different between Duc de Vervins and Lacoste?
| Duc de Vervins | Lacoste | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | — |
| Launched | 1985 | 1984 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Best season | Fall | Summer |
Scent DNA
How do Duc de Vervins and Lacoste smell?
Duc de Vervins
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Citrus
Lavender
Woody
Mossy
Herbal
Earthy
Lacoste
Aromatic
Citrus
Fresh Spicy
Green
Woody
Earthy
Floral
Lavender
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Duc de Vervins and Lacoste share?
Top
LavenderBergamotLemon
LimeBergamotLemonLavenderClary Sage
Heart
RosemarySageGeraniumNutmeg
BasilGeraniumGreen NotesJasmineCarnationGalbanum
Base
OakmossPatchouliMusk
OakmossVetiverCedarMuskTonka BeanAmber
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
LavenderGeranium
GeraniumJasmineLavenderCarnation
Citric Notes
BergamotLemon
LimeBergamotLemon
Herbaceous Notes
RosemarySage
BasilClary Sage
Mossy Notes
Oakmoss
OakmossGreen Notes
Musk
Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Duc de Vervins and Lacoste work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Duc de Vervins or Lacoste?
| Duc de Vervins | Lacoste | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Duc de Vervins and Lacoste?
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 one for people who remember what oakmoss smelled like before the restrictions. Green herbs and vintage structure bring that classic character forward.Lacoste
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