Fragrance comparison

Acqua Neroli vs Extravagant

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 843 ratings analysed

Acqua Neroli

Clean

3.65829 votes

Rank #36,885 CitrusWhite Floral

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68%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Extravagant

Benigna Parfums

4.1914 votes

Rank #21,499 White FloralFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Extravagant takes 4 of 5 categories.

Acqua Neroli
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Extravagant
Choose it for a white floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Acqua Neroli1/5

Extravagant4/5

Ratings & consensus: Extravagant
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Extravagant
Sillage & projection: Extravagant
Value for money: Acqua Neroli
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Extravagant

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Acqua NeroliClean

ExtravagantBenigna Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.65/ 5 · 829 votes

Have 56%Had 16%Want 28%

4.19/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 39%Had 8%Want 53%

Category winnerExtravagantRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

32%Like

19%Ok

17%Dislike

4%Hate

829 votes

50%Love

17%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityExtravagant

SillageExtravagant

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value43

Category winnerAcqua NeroliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral83%

musky65%

fresh spicy48%

floral30%

white floral100%

fresh spicy88%

citrus77%

floral65%

musky53%

woody42%

Scent match68%Closely related · both white floral, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotSicilian OrangeMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 3 hours

NeroliOrange BlossomJasmine

Base2 to 3 hours

MuskAmbrette (Musk Mallow)AmberSandalwood

Notes

Sichuan PepperJasmineAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Orange BlossomIndian TuberoseSandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Jasmine, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Acqua Neroli, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring79

Summer100

Fall19

Winter9

Day100

Night13

Spring100

Summer80

Fall100

Winter80

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex58

Women38

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,885

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#21,499

PerfumerPascal Gaurin

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerExtravagantHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Acqua Neroli by Clean is a bright citrus and white floral fragrance built around fresh neroli and sparkling fruit. It opens with an energetic splash of bergamot, Sicilian orange, and mandarin orange that feels crisp and uplifting, like cutting into fresh citrus fruit on a warm morning. As the sharp initial spray settl…

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Extravagant by Benigna Parfums is a bold, unisex floriental fragrance launched in 2022. It opens with bright blackcurrant and a rich floral heart of rose, geranium, and jasmine. The base features a prominent oud note grounded by olibanum and healingwood, creating a woody finish. This scent suits those who enjoy opulen…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Acqua Neroli or Extravagant?

Extravagant takes 4 of 5 categories. Acqua Neroli is rated 3.65/5 from 829 votes; Extravagant is rated 4.19/5 from 14 votes. Choose Acqua Neroli for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Extravagant for a white floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Acqua Neroli or Extravagant?

Extravagant lasts longest (Extravagant 80/100, Acqua Neroli 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Acqua Neroli or Extravagant?

Extravagant projects furthest (Extravagant 73/100, Acqua Neroli 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Acqua Neroli and Extravagant smell similar?

Closely related: a 68% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Sandalwood.

Is Acqua Neroli or Extravagant better for summer or winter?

Acqua Neroli suits daytime wear; Extravagant suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Acqua Neroli and Extravagant?

Acqua Neroli has top notes of Bergamot, Sicilian Orange and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Neroli, Orange Blossom and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Amber and Sandalwood. Extravagant features Sichuan Pepper, Jasmine, Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Orange Blossom and Indian Tuberose.