Duc de Vervins
HoubigantEau de Toilette1985
Side by side
Duc de Vervins vs. Eau du Tsar
Is Duc de Vervins better than Eau du Tsar?
Duc de Vervins wears longer on skin, while Eau du Tsar projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
LavenderOakmossPatchouli
aromaticfresh spicycitruslavenderwoodymossyearthy
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 Eau du Tsar?
| Duc de Vervins | Eau du Tsar | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1985 | 1998 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | — | Benoist Lapouza |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Duc de Vervins and Eau du Tsar smell?
Duc de Vervins
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Citrus
Lavender
Woody
Mossy
Herbal
Earthy
Eau du Tsar
Woody
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Citrus
Earthy
Fruity
Sweet
Lavender
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Duc de Vervins and Eau du Tsar share?
Top
LavenderBergamotLemon
GrapefruitMandarin OrangeMelonPineapple
Heart
RosemarySageGeraniumNutmeg
CardamomLavenderPatchouli
Base
OakmossPatchouliMusk
VetiverOakmossSandalwood
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Citric Notes
BergamotLemon
Grapefruit
Floral Notes
LavenderGeranium
Lavender
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Mossy Notes
Oakmoss
Oakmoss
Spicy Notes
Nutmeg
Cardamom
Where they fit
When and where do Duc de Vervins and Eau du Tsar work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Duc de Vervins or Eau du Tsar?
| Duc de Vervins | Eau du Tsar | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
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What do reviewers say about Duc de Vervins and Eau du Tsar?
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
It's the quieter Tsar, same sandalwood soul, softer fruit and lavender instead of the original's boldness. Some call that approachable. Others miss the teeth.Eau du Tsar
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