Lively, sparkling and aromatic, it blends verbena, lemon and basil over a bed of oakmoss, like a summer garden in Saint Petersburg refreshed by a storm. Verveine d’Été was created in 1978 by Yuri Gutsatz.
The garden behind Verveine d'Été
Verveine d’Été: a fresh niche perfume with verbena, like a summer garden after the storm
Verveine d’Été is a delicate and fresh Eau de Parfum, lively and aromatic, designed as an antidote to overly hot days but also as a ray of light in the heart of winter. It blends lemony verbena, lemon, basil, and lavender on a base of oakmoss and vetiver, like a bed of aromatic plants still wet from the rain.
Created in 1978 by Yuri Gutsatz under the name Verveine Céleste, this niche fragrance captures the joy of life of a vibrant era and Yuri’s love for Mediterranean gardens, while placing its imaginary setting in the Summer Garden of Saint Petersburg.
Key Information
- Perfume type: Fresh citrusy / aromatic
- Scented as: A sparkling lemony verbena, blended with lemon, basil, and lavender, on a base of oakmoss and vetiver
- Garden: Summer Palace, Saint Petersburg, Russia
- Intensity: Soft, ideal for generous spritzing
- Benefit: Uplifting, energizing, refreshing
- Signature: A summer garden refreshed by a storm, where aromatic herbs release their full green freshness at dawn
Olfactory Pyramid
- Top notes: Lemon, verbena, petitgrain
- Heart notes: Verbena, lavender, basil
- Base notes: Vetiver, oakmoss
Sizes & Commitment
Verveine d’Été bottles are mechanically refillable, designed to encourage reuse.
- Sizes: 3 ml, 15 ml, 50 ml, scrub
- Main natural ingredients: Lemon essential oil, eucalyptus essential oil, basil essential oil, lavender absolute
- Clean beauty: Refillable bottles, organic alcohol, no colorants, no preservatives, no UV filter, cruelty-free
How does Verveine d’Été smell?
Verveine d’Été opens with a burst of lemon and lemony verbena, bright, clear, almost sparkling, enhanced by petitgrain which adds a green and slightly bitter nuance. This opening immediately evokes the scent of an herb garden after the rain, when the air is full of freshness.
In the heart, verbena blends with lavender and basil: the fragrance becomes more aromatic, more vegetal, as if crushing basil and verbena leaves between your fingers. In the base, vetiver and oakmoss gently warm the composition while maintaining its green character, creating a light yet lasting trail, halfway between a summer water and a true perfume.
The Summer Garden of Saint Petersburg, a Source of Inspiration
The imaginary setting of Verveine d’Été is the Summer Garden, in the heart of Saint Petersburg, designed in the French style under Peter the Great. It is a garden of parterres, trimmed trees, and statues, bordered by the Neva River, which becomes particularly beautiful after a summer storm, when the paths still glisten with water.
In Clara Feder’s text, one sits on a still-damp bench, leans down to pick up a child’s ball, and suddenly, a burst of basil, lemon, bergamot, verbena, and oakmoss splashes across the senses. Verveine d’Été captures this exact moment: the calm after the rain, the regained freshness, the desire to carry this fragrance along to face the warmer hours ahead.
‘I can't resist this fragrance: verbena, basil, lemon and bergamot.- Verveine d'Eté, Le Jardin Retrouvé’.
NATURELLEMENT_LYLA, INSTAGRAM
Behind the Scenes: Verbena, Basil, and Love for the South
Yuri was in love with his garden in the South of France and, more broadly, with everything that evokes the Mediterranean. Citrus fruits held a special place in his thoughts, and basil was one of his favorite ingredients – loved as much on the plate as in the bottle.
Born in Russia, a country with a cold climate, he felt the need to create a fragrance capable of refreshing and balancing the heat of the South.Verveine d’Été is his answer: an aromatic citrus where the liveliness of lemon and verbena is amplified by a herbal note of basil, for a deeper, “greener” freshness that doesn’t evaporate in just a few minutes.
Why Verveine d’Été is Different
- Not just a “purely lemony” verbena: enriched with basil, lavender, and a true moss/vetiver base, it goes beyond a simple herbal tea or light water.
- A true summer perfume… that also works in winter: fresh enough to be a heat-fighting spray, structured enough to offer green comfort on gray days.
- An elegant aromatic composition: neither candy-like lemon nor raw cologne, but a balance of citrus, herbs, and mossy woods.
- An intimate connection to Yuri’s life: his need for Mediterranean freshness, his nostalgia for Russia, his love for gardens.
Who is Verveine d’Été For?
Verveine d’Été is for those who love very fresh, green, aromatic perfumes and want something more sophisticated than a simple lemon cologne. It’s a perfect fragrance for people who don’t enjoy sweet notes and are looking for a “clean,” invigorating scent with a beautiful signature.
- If you love verbena, basil, citrus, and fresh herbs.
- If you want a unisex perfume, easy to share and wear, that never gets tiring.
- If you’re looking for a heat antidote, or a fragrance that feels like opening a window onto a green garden.
"I like it very much. The notes are all carefully crafted, and there is a lovely green freshness. As it dries, I like it even more, transforming into a herbaceous citrus that, unlike modern citrus fruits, has a certain resilience...‘’
When to WearVerveine d’Été?
Verveine d’Été is the perfect companion for scorching days: it can be generously sprayed and reapplied without worry, providing a fresh shower-like sensation each time. It also works very well in mid-season and winter, when you crave light and greenery in the fog.
It’s an ideal fragrance for:
- workdays (clean, bright, non-intrusive),
- sunny vacations,
- outdoor activities,
- or simply moments when you need a boost of freshness and green energy.
Verveine d’Été Body Care: Passion Fruit Granita
The Verveine d’Été line extends to body care with the Passion Fruit Granita with Verveine d’Été, a scrub that transforms the fragrance into a true skin ritual. This exfoliating granita offers a moment of well-being, softness, and vitality thanks to passion fruit extract, which restores the skin’s velvety texture while diffusing the sparkling scent of Verveine d’Été: basil, verbena, and Italian lemon. Formulated with 99.9% natural-origin ingredients, it exfoliates gently, leaving the skin smooth, fresh, and delicately scented.
More than just a scrub, it is an exfoliating care with a melting, grainy texture: passion fruit seed powder cleanses effectively and visibly improves the skin’s appearance, while perlite – a natural volcanic rock extract – replaces plastic beads for an environmentally friendly exfoliation. In the morning, under the shower, simply take a small amount of the Granita, massage the body with gentle circular motions, then rinse with clear water to prepare the skin for the day, before spraying Verveine d’Été Eau de Parfum for a fresh, head-to-toe cohesive ritual.
How to Choose Between Verveine d’Été Sizes?
- 50 ml Eau de Parfum: the main size for daily use, to keep at home or in the bathroom, as your fresh and aromatic everyday signature.
- 15 ml / mini spray: perfect for testing, for the bag or office, or to always have a “freshness boost” on hand to use whenever it gets too hot.
- Passion Fruit Granita with Verveine d’Été: to use in the shower as a melting, exfoliating body scrub, smoothing the skin and leaving a verbena-lemon-basil scented veil before spraying the Eau de Parfum.
- Discovery Sets – Citrus & Fresh Perfumes: ideal for comparing Verveine d’Été with other citrus/cologne/fresh fragrances from the House and refining your summer style or light perfume collection.
CLARA FEDER’S TEXT INSPIRED by the Summer Garden of Saint Petersburg and Verveine d’Été
You are strolling through the Summer Garden in the heart of Saint Petersburg. A refreshing storm broke out this morning, and you sit down on a bench in this French-style garden designed by Peter the Great. You bend down to pick up a ball that some children have dropped. Immediately, a fresh scent hits you: basil, lemon, bergamot, verbena and a hint of oak moss. How you would love to take this fragrance with you to help you cope with the hottest hours of the day...
What People Say About Wearing Verveine d’Été
Fans say they are “unable to resist” its combination of verbena, basil, lemon, and bergamot, describing it as an addictive green freshness. Others compare it to a walk after a spring rain, where lemony verbena sparkles in the setting sun, while oakmoss and vetiver gently warm the base.
It is often noted that, unlike many modern citrus perfumes that fade quickly, Verveine d’Été has real staying power thanks to its herbal and woody structure, while remaining light, lively, and sparkling.
FAQ
What Does Verveine d’Été Smell Like Exactly?
Verveine d’Été smells of fresh lemony verbena blended with lemon, basil, petitgrain, and lavender, on a base of vetiver and oakmoss. It evokes the scent of an herb garden after a storm, both green, zesty, and comforting.
Is Verveine d’Été a Unisex Fragrance?
Yes, absolutely. Its citrus + herbs + woods structure makes it a perfectly unisex fragrance, suitable for anyone who loves fresh, clean, and natural scents.
IsVerveine d’Été Primarily a Summer Fragrance?
It’s an excellent summer fragrance – almost an “anti-heatwave” scent – but it also works very well in winter, bringing freshness and cheer when the weather is gloomy. Its woody base allows it to hold up even in cold conditions.
For a fresh fragrance, its longevity is very good thanks to the oakmoss and vetiver base. The sparkling opening settles, leaving a green, herbal trail that is light yet noticeable, especially if the skin is well hydrated.
When it’s very hot, to refresh yourself and regain energy. But also on days when you want to feel clean, clear, and energized, whether at the office, on weekends, or on vacation.
Feel free to spray generously on the neck, nape, chest, arms, and even on clothing (after testing on a discreet area). You can reapply throughout the day for a refreshing boost.
There is no dedicated refill, but the bottles are mechanically openable. You can transfer from the 50 ml to a 15 ml to refill a travel size or keep a small bottle at the office or in your bag.
No, it follows the House’s clean philosophy: organic alcohol, no added colorants, no preservatives, no UV filter, with a composition designed to respect both the skin and the environment.
The Verveine d’Été Collection
