Houbigant Duc de Vervins vs Ralph Lauren Purple Label

Houbigant Duc de Vervins and Ralph Lauren Purple Label compared side by side: accords, longevity, sillage and value, so you can pick with confidence.

Duc de VervinsHoubigant19853.9★

80% alikevs

Purple LabelRalph Lauren20034.4★

The difference in plain words

Duc de Vervins and Purple Label are very similar; both have Sage, Oakmoss and Musk. Duc de Vervins leans more fresh spicy, while Purple Label leans fruity.

Longer lastingAbout the same

Stronger projectionAbout the same

Better perceived valueAbout the same

More of a night scentPurple Label

Accords

AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →

● Duc de Vervins ● Purple Label

Both share: Sage · Oakmoss · Musk

Only in Duc de Vervins: Bergamot · Lavender · Lemon · Rosemary · Geranium · Nutmeg · Patchouli

Only in Purple Label: Blackberry · Green Coriander · Mandarin Orange · Thyme · Mahogany

Community votes

Duc de Vervins ← · → Purple Label

Time of day

day

night

Season

spring

summer

fall

winter

Metrics

0–100, with delta

Longevity

LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →

≈ even

Sillage / projection

ProjectionHow far the scent radiates from your skin while you stand still. The 'sillage / projection' votes on fragrance pages blend the two, so read them as overall reach.More in Learn →

≈ even

Price value≈ even

Night-nessPurple Label +4

Gender lean (♀→♂)

Feminine

Masculine

Duc de Vervins profile →Purple Label profile →