Fragrance comparison

Aksoum vs Neroli Nostrum

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 429 ratings analysed

5 wins

Aksoum

Reine de Saba

3.99204 votes

Rank #10,376 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Neroli Nostrum

Lunio

3.82225 votes

Rank #12,299 White FloralTuberose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aksoum takes 5 of 7 categories.

Aksoum
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Neroli Nostrum
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring.

Aksoum5/7

Neroli Nostrum2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AksoumReine de Saba

Neroli NostrumLunio

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 204 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

3.82/ 5 · 225 votes

Have 69%Had 7%Want 24%

Category winnerAksoumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

31%Like

10%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

186 votes

49%Love

17%Like

9%Ok

10%Dislike

16%Hate

188 votes

Category winnerAksoumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityNeroli Nostrum

SillageAksoum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value48

Category winnerNeroli NostrumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus83%

woody65%

musky48%

animalic30%

white floral100%

tuberose91%

citrus83%

fresh spicy74%

green65%

woody56%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both white floral, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PetitgrainNeroliBergamot

Heart

Orange BlossomEgyptian JasmineTuberose

Base

MuskSandalwoodPatchouli

Top

PetitgrainGingerBergamot

Heart

TuberoseNeroliFig

Base

Virginia CedarWhite SandalwoodAmberAgarwood (Oud)

InformationalShared notesPetitgrain, Neroli, Bergamot and Tuberose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer74

Fall36

Winter14

Day100

Night49

Spring100

Summer92

Fall0

Winter11

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAksoumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men12

Unisex34

Women54

Men7

Unisex49

Women44

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,376

PerfumerDominique Ropion

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#12,299

PerfumerDaniel Josier

Launched—

Reviews27

Category winnerAksoumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aksoum by Reine de Saba is a Chypre Floral fragrance for women and men. Aksoum was launched in 2022. The nose behind this fragrance is Dominique Ropion. Top notes are Petitgrain, Neroli and Bergamot; middle notes are Orange Blossom, Egyptian Jasmine and Tuberose; base notes are Musk, Sandalwood and Patchouli. It opens…

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Neroli Nostrum by Lunio is a complex aromatic spicy scent that centers on a vibrant interplay of neroli and tuberose. Launched in 2022, it features a grounding base of agarwood and Virginia cedar. This unisex fragrance works well for daytime office settings or casual spring weekends where a fresh yet slightly resinous…

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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, Aksoum or Neroli Nostrum?

Aksoum takes 5 of 7 categories. Aksoum is rated 3.99/5 from 204 votes; Neroli Nostrum is rated 3.82/5 from 225 votes. Choose Aksoum for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Neroli Nostrum for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Aksoum or Neroli Nostrum?

Neroli Nostrum lasts longest (Neroli Nostrum 64/100, Aksoum 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aksoum or Neroli Nostrum?

Aksoum projects furthest (Aksoum 55/100, Neroli Nostrum 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aksoum and Neroli Nostrum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Petitgrain, Neroli, Bergamot and Tuberose.

Is Aksoum or Neroli Nostrum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Neroli Nostrum is the stronger pick. For winter, Aksoum is the stronger pick. Aksoum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aksoum and Neroli Nostrum?

Aksoum has top notes of Petitgrain, Neroli and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Egyptian Jasmine and Tuberose, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Neroli Nostrum has top notes of Petitgrain, Ginger and Bergamot, heart notes of Tuberose, Neroli and Fig, a base of Virginia Cedar, White Sandalwood, Amber and Agarwood (Oud).