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Home Fragrances Houbigant Duc de Vervins Duc de Vervins
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Eau de toilette

Houbigant Duc de Vervins

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Fragrance information:

Duc de Vervins Houbigant arrived in 1991 — and it was immediately clear this one was here to stay. This is a masculine fragrance rooted in the spicy and chypre families. The fragrance belongs to the Duc de Vervins collection. The fragrance is presented as eau de toilette.

Expect a noticeable sillage — enough to be remembered, not enough to overwhelm. Expect high longevity: it stays close to the skin for hours. Produced in France, where perfumery has long been elevated to an art form. Duc de Vervins Houbigant unfolds gradually, effortlessly, and with great refinement — a perfect choice for day or evening.

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Key fragrance characteristics

Better suited for:
Men and boys
High fragrance longevity

The fragrance is highly persistent and lasts on the skin for up to 8–10 hours, gradually revealing its notes and allowing you to enjoy the full bouquet throughout the day

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Sillage
Noticeable

The scent is clearly present near you, but it does not fill the entire space

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Style
Everyday

The perfume has a fresh scent that is not too intense, so it does not overwhelm those around you with strong essences

Everyday
Concentration
Eau de toilette

A light and elegant fragrance with harmonious richness—the perfect balance between the depth of eau de parfum and the freshness of cologne

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Fragrance seasonality
Spring - Summer

Fragrances for spring and summer unfold with light citrus notes, floral and fruity accords, filling the composition with freshness, airiness, and a feeling of carefree lightness on warm days

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Perfume information

Description of the composition

The scent of Duc de Vervins is shaped as a layered story, where layers reveal themselves without rush and without gaps. The creative approach of Houbigant is clear in the way notes appear and fade. Every decision feels deliberate, and the fragrance holds its character from opening to trail. Eau de toilette keeps the depth and body this composition needs.

At olfactory-group level the structure relies on Citrus, Spicy, Floral and Green. The palette also extends to Aromatic, Earthy / Mossy, Wood and Musk.

As soon as the fragrance opens you meet radiant lemon-bergamot first notes: Bergamot and Lemon.

In the heart you notice Cumin, Geranium, Lavender, Nutmeg and Rosemary holding a cinnamon-nutmeg direction.

The olfactory framework is built around these accords: Aromatic, Citrus, Floral and Musc forming a compact and readable structure. Secondary accord layers such as Wood and Spicy expand the olfactory volume in the background. The stylistic positioning is masculine, which clarifies the composition character. In wear duration High indicates a stable lasting impression.

In summary Duc de Vervins sounds complete from start to finish — the start forms character, the heart develops the core line, and the final phase leaves a stable imprint.

Gender Male
Brand Houbigant
Segment Luxury perfumery
Country France
Website https://www.houbigant-parfum.com/
Year of production 1991
Status Produced
Concentration Eau de toilette
License holder Perris Group

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Composition pyramid

Note photo Bergamot
Bergamot
Note photo Lemon
Lemon
Note photo Cumin
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Note photo Geranium
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Note photo Lavender
Lavender
Note photo Oak moss
Oak moss
Note photo Patchouli
Patchouli
Note photo musk
musk

Top notes

Bergamot Lemon

Heart notes

Cumin Geranium Lavender Nutmeg Rosemary

Base notes

Oak moss Patchouli musk

Families

Family Chypre Chypre
Family Spicy Spicy

Fragrance characteristics

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Relevance
Dosage
Perception
Appearance quality
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Persistence
The persistence of a fragrance is determined by how long it can be felt. It is a characteristic associated with ingredients that evaporate slowly. Persistence depends on the physical properties of the perfume ingredients—mainly their volatility and environmental factors such as temperature and humidity.
Persistence
High (5 to 12 hours)
4
Sillage
Imagine a light cloud of fragrance that, like an aeroplane trail, remains in the air after your appearance. This is the sillage - a subtle or vivid imprint left by the most diffuse element of a perfume composition. The sillage can be almost invisible when it is felt only by you and those around you. Or it can be so expressive that its presence is noticed even long after you have left.
Sillage
Noticeable
4
Complexity and depth
The complexity of a fragrance is the number and variety of notes that create a unique composition. A complex fragrance contains many different notes that reveal themselves on the skin. The depth of a fragrance is the richness and intensity of the fragrance. Fragrances with a deep composition include heavy and powerful notes that stay on the skin longer and affect others over long distances.
Complexity and depth
Medium and varied
2
Gender
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Unisex
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Winter
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under 18
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18-25 years old
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26-35 years old
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36-45 years
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46+ years old
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On the skin
The optimum amount of atomisation on the skin is the balance at which the fragrance reveals itself in its entirety and sounds its best.
Spot
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Enter the cloud
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1-2 atomisations
100%
2-3 atomisations
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3-4 atomisations
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4-5 sprays
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Where is the best place to apply the fragrance?
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On the back of the neck
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Behind the ears
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On the back of the hand
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On clothes
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On clothing
The optimum amount of atomisation of the fragrance on clothes, at which it reveals the best quality of the fragrance.
Spot
0%
Enter the cloud
0%
1-2 atomisations
100%
2-3 atomisations
0%
3-4 atomisations
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4-5 sprays
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Associations
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Freshness
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Exoticism
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Luxury
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Euphoria
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Passion
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Joy
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Calm
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Excitement
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Sadness
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Attracts attention
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Intensity
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The bottle looks truly impressive — heavy, matte, with gilded details, you can immediately tell it's not just a fragrance, but something special. The scent reminded me of Lomani pour homme, and by the way, their notes are almost identical. But Duc de Vervins, of course, stands out - it's more long-lasting and intense, you can feel that right away. Lavender clearly dominates in the fragrance, while moss and citruses add interesting accents. Over time, a slight bitterness and dryness of rosemary appear, which gives the scent character. On my skin, it lasts about four to five hours, the sillage is moderate. Overall, this is an excellent choice for men
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The fragrance is indeed rich and powerful, the chypre note is immediately noticeable. But, to be honest, it seems too straightforward. I expected something more refined, but alas… Although, despite this, I can't say I'm disappointed. It's just not the best choice for evening strolls or romantic encounters. I plan to use it when I want to add a bit of brutality to my look. That's how it turned out 😏
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What an amazing chypre this is! At first, it hits the nose with its sharpness and bitterness, but then... with time, it unfolds so exquisitely that it's simply stunning. True elegance, reminiscent of 50s-60s fashion. Simply chic! 😍
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