Verveine (2003)
by L'Occitane

In place of an eau de cologne on hot summer days, it just brings gaiety and good mood. I like it!

25th March, 2011.

This is a lovely fresh scent that helps me make it through Sydney's sticky humid hot summer weather - I use the shower gel, shampoo, bath foam, deodorant, edt, candle, refresher wipes, hand lotion, body lotion, sorbet cream and revitalising mist - though not all at the same time. That said, I do not actually consider it a perfume, more a fresh background foundation for life. All of these products are light enough that I wear my perfume of the day without any problem, which is my way of agreeing with others that it does not last long. But it is really wonderful while it does!

7th March, 2010.

Lemon Pledge without the longevity--not that you would want it to have longevity.

25th March, 2009.

I agree. A refreshing summer scent with little staying power. Alas.

3rd January, 2007.

A true verveine and wonderful for very hot, humid days. Can also be used as a room spray. The big downside is that staying power is about 5-10 minutes. It's more a spritz to pick you up when you're feeling wilted.

25th July, 2006.

I agree with Vicomte's review about the lack of staying power. Otherwise this is a good, sharp, dry verbena, very refreshing in hot weather. I also feel a true verbena should have a tiny hint of sweetness to counteract the sharp herbiness (just as the actual plant does). Looking forward to trying Diptyque's version.

21st May, 2006.