Frisson de Verveine

I tested this twice. I admit, I sprayed a lot since the verbena fragrances don't really last. But this surprised me. After a day of wearing it, when I got into the shower that night, the warmth must have activated the fragrance because I could smell it again! And I loved the scent that lingered after! So I tried it again. This time, sprayed on one arm, with the gel cream and on the other arm used my favorite citrus verbena. At the end of the day, I was wondering what I was smelling in the car then realized it's the new fragrance. Maybe I'm so used to Citrus Verbena that it doesn't stand out to me anymore. Either way, I had to get the Frisson and I'm loving it! The fresh, herbal fragrance with just that woodiness to the dry down is intoxicating. The shower gel is fun -- it seems more slimy in a good way -- like aloe vera. Apply directly in shower without sponge! The gel-cream moisturizer is a great alternative to lotions in this heat. I fell asleep lost night in the crisp, freshness of Firsson! Yum!

I didn't like the citrusy smell when I first tested it on the paper strip but as it start to developed the cucumber and verbena started to come out and made me reconsidered it. After testing it on my skin at the shop I found the overall smell ok but I wasn't sure about buying it (I was trying to choose between Frisson de Verveine and Fleurs de Cerisier). But it smelled really fresh and clean on my father and we end up getting it. However, when i used it the smell is so much better than when i tested it and I end up using it more than Fleurs de Cerisier (Cherry Blossom) because it is more suited to my tropical climate. I used it when i want to feel refresh without overpowering it, usually after too much study. Now I just fell in love with it and trying to save it for special occasion since it's an limited edition. The only downside is longevity but I guess it is to be expected for perfume with organics ingredients. 1-2 sprays usually last for 4-5 hours on me (I live in tropical country).

The longevity of Verveine Frisson is terrible, but I love that about it, because I put it on right after my shower and it doesn't interfere with my scent of the day. It's an extremely refreshing and natural smelling cologne-strength fragrance, featuring the L'Occitane "house verbena" which pops up in different permutations year after year, along with some delicious yet vague woody fresh green notes. It is NOT in any way aquatic or ozonic, despite its listed cucumber and "water-extract" notes (listed directly on the box)... Yes you heard that right: water extract. Moving right along... Verveine Frisson is a beautiful summer refreshment. The body care line is also wonderful, albeit a little aloe-like in texture as Ducktail pointed out below. Recommended.

I live in a very hot climate, and this scent suits the weather perfectly! It's light, fun and refreshing, and the longevity was surprisingly long for such a fleeting fragrance. Apart from the prominant verbena, I get not only citrus but a very "green" note, and I think I can even smell some cucumber. Sure, it's not a perfume to express your character by, but for me it's a sure bet for a chill in summertime.

I love the fresh notes of Verbena mingled with citruses and cucumber, but to me the biggest disappointment is its low longevity. Like most reviewers here pointed out, the only time I smell it is when I spray it. I smell heaven, and boom, the fragrance has disappeared in less than half hour. Given its moderate price tag and subjective availability in India, I feel thoroughly let-down, as the fragrance otherwise seems to have everything going for it. I'd love to buy this again if they ever strengthen the formula, else I'm never purchasing it again.