Vert Desir

Vert Désir Véronique Gabai: A Jolt of Green Desire

When developing Vert Désir, Véronique Gabai drew inspiration from the freshness and natural beauty of the Mediterranean and Côte d’Azur. The fragrance evokes fresh leaves softly crushed between the fingers, a fragrant breeze, and a splash of clear water infused with herbs. Mint and absinthe bring an invigorating green freshness, contrasted by darker, sensual woods. The result is an aromatic green composition conceived as an awakening of the senses — a sudden desire for nature. The brand also confirms that the fragrance is vegan.

 

Olfactory Notes

Upon the first spray, Mint and Green Leaves establish an immediate impression of crisp, freshly crushed vegetation. The mint brings a cooling aromatic quality, while the green facets reinforce the sensation of leaves and herbs carried on fresh air.

As it develops, Water Notes and Absinthe give the fragrance its distinctive transparent, herbaceous character. The aquatic element recalls the brand’s image of fresh water infused with herbs, while absinthe adds a sharper aromatic dimension that contrasts with the clean freshness of the composition.

Finally, Woody Notes provide a darker counterpoint to the greenery. The official formula specifically highlights Cedarwood among the fragrance’s notes, bringing structure and warmth beneath the cooling mint and absinthe. The result remains fresh and airy rather than dense, balancing green energy with a smooth woody foundation.

 

Olfactory notes: Green, Aromatic, Aquatic, Fresh Spicy, Fresh
Fragrance Family: Aromatic Green

Notes: Mint, Green Leaves, Water Notes, Woody Notes, Absinthe

• Concentration: Eau de Parfum
  
• Made in NA
• Parfumeur: NA
• Year of Launch: 2019
  

The official Véronique Gabai website describes Vert Désir as a fragrance that blooms on the skin and is designed to be long-lasting and memorable. However, individual Fragrantica reviews report noticeably different experiences with its performance, ranging from relatively short wear to good longevity. Because these reports are subjective and inconsistent, there is no sufficiently reliable verified number of hours that should be presented as a factual longevity claim.

Ingredients: Alcohol Denat., Aqua (Water), Parfum (Fragrance), Limonene, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal, Geraniol, Citral.