153 community ratings

Duc de Vervins

1985MenClassic

6.8/ 10

Community score
153 ratings

Houbigant Duc de Vervins is a fresh, citrusy fougère with green, spicy and earthy sides, sitting firmly in the classic masculine camp.

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Skunky's take: A classic that defies the years; my nose bows in respect.

How does it perform?

From 121 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.0 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

6.4 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

6.1 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Value for money

7.1 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

64% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Green
Spicy
Woody
Earthy
Fougère

What does Duc de Vervins smell like?

It opens with bright bergamot and lemon. The heart turns spicy and herbal, built from cumin, nutmeg, rosemary, lavender and geranium. Oakmoss absolute and patchouli give the base a woody, earthy depth.

Most voters read it as masculine, and many call it classic. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Fall and spring lead, with summer not far behind, and it suits business, daily and leisure wear best. Houbigant Duc de Vervins L'Extreme and La Rive Brutal Classic Intense have a close profile.