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dima123 – :
Very nice FRESH PERFUME & is kind of different too .. must try if you are looking to stand out in crowd.
8/10 for me .
maydaylox – :
If I were to describe DDVLE in one word it would be this; Elegant.
This is a gentleman’s fragrance. Calm, seductive and exudes authority.
Sillage and longevity are just perfect.
mastierofquake – :
old style fougere, pretty herbal and masculine, sure shot for charme and got me serious compliments from female coworkers, not expensive.
quality/price ratio pretty high!
HR000M – :
I’m a fan of the original Duc de Vervins, so it would stand to reason that I like L’Extreme but I’m somewhat neutral about it.
The opening of L’Extreme is quite a bit different, being a very lemon-herbal, whereas the original Duc opens more soapy green.
As L’Extreme dies down, the lemon fades considerably and the herbal portion steps forward. It’s very obvious that the Duc DNA is in the heart but L’Extreme goes the more herbal-spice route, where as the original goes more soapy green.
To me, this is kind of like comparing the original Polo green with Polo Crest, except that Polo doesn’t have a soapy note to me. The point of my comparison being more green to more herbal.
Overall, L’Extreme is more of a “like” and certainly not a “love”. I prefer the original by far, as I’m a fan of more soapy fragrances.
In regard to projection and longevity, L’Extreme is above average and considerably long lasting, with at least 10 hours.
xbxfyx – :
Ignore comments about performance; this will last 10+ hours with four sprays easily.
Duc de Vervins Extreme is an excellent throwback to the chypres and fougeres of yesteryear. Had cheaply and with excellent performance, it is a rare perfect balance and maintains a bright, citrusy, soapy, classic composition; especially in the beginning. There is a strong citrus presence in the opening. Paired with orange blossom and oakmoss and lavender, it comes across like a softer, smoother citrus soap, versus the sharp bitter zest of citrus peel.
It has a wonderfully comforting masculine feel to it. It smells strong, confident, and reassuring. Perhaps it is because when I was younger, my father and grandfather both wore colognes with oakmoss as a component, but DdVE evolves into a prominent, classic herbal-oakmoss chypre with strong soapy elements. Thankfully, there are no feminine aldehydes; just green, earthy herbs. Patchouli isnt cited, but there is a hint of some kind of earthy body, perhaps via a combination of the oakmoss and spices (or indeed a small hit of patchouli).
It is fresh in a classic, natural way. There is nothing watery or detergent-like here; and it is not a bland, cookie cutter citrus. There is body and presence. As it dries down, the oakmoss remains prominent, surrounding you in a masculine aura that shines equally in the cold and the heat.
Highly recommended as a strong, versatile performer (or even a signature). This could easily be the fragrance you wear for the rest of your life and that your children remember you by.
astif – :
Duc de Vervins by Houbigant is a blast of lavender at first spray. Beautiful, relaxing, calming lavender. Together with woody and citrus notes. Yes it is from the 1990’s BUT in my opinion a true classic. It has excellent silage and longevity. It can be worn in any season, day or night. A true gentleman’s fragrance. Right up there with Pour Un Homme de Caron. CLASSIC!!
kinzak – :
Starts spicy lemon soapy, clean and fresh. Then gets spicier as it develops. I don’t get intensive lavender, just a bit. Reminds me of Polo at this stage. I feel like I get fresh tobacco too. Green and mossy. It makes me think of an old fashioned aftershave or splash on cologne in many ways, the clean-cut citrusy soapy freshness, moderate sillage, and on me short lived, only 2 hours and then gone. Very masculine. I actually love it, because it takes me back in time.
It doesn’t remind me of a Northern French Duke, it reminds me of a freshly shaved, clean cut English guy in 1975, jacket and tie on, smiling with clean white teeth. He kisses his pretty wife and picks up his small son who reaches out and touches his freshly shaven face. The small boy is me. This reminds me of my Dad in this very specific way.
I like it, but it’s not for me. I can see a lot of guys would like this. I would like to smell this passing by a smart, clean-cut guy on his way to the office in the morning, in a lift or on the stairs, shirt still freshly ironed and hair still combed in place. That would put a smile on my face.
August 2015
ggggggwfwfw – :
An absolute blast back to the last of 80s/90s powerhouses like Drakkar Noir and Gucci Nobile – in other words, EXACTLY what I was looking for! I blind-bought this from Nordstrom today and have fallen in love. This scent impresses. Power lunches, thickly-knotted ties, boardrooms, etc. It’s like the bottled “Dynasty” and put it on the shelf. Yes, it’s rather dated, and yes, it might be considered old-fashioned. Who cares??? It’s a true classic nod back to the days before aquatics and citruses and ouds, all of which have their place, even in my fragrance wardrobe. But sometimes you simply have to play with the big boys. This is the one.
avb810speagoessenda – :
Duc de Vervins L’Extreme (DdVL’E) is the edp version of the normal Duc de Vervins, which is an edt.
DdVL’E doesn’t strike me as closely resembling anything else. Drakkar Noir and Polo are sometimes mentioned, but those two have healthy doses of patchouli, giving them that conspicuous dirty/earthy quality. DdVL’E, by contrast, is very, very clean – almost soapy. What I get, above all, is very sharp lavender: not the purple, flowery aspect of lavender, but the grey, resinous, coniferous kind. To my nose, it’s that aromatic, coniferous lavender plus a completely non-sweet mossy base that dominate the fragrance. There’s also some very tart citrus – lemon, perhaps a bit of lime.
If you’re interested in trying a classy, clean, masculine, sharp/piney lavender, DdVL’E should definitely be on your test list.