Black Forest Elixir vs Neroli 36
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
64%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Black Forest Elixir takes 4 of 5 categories.
Black Forest ElixirChoose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Neroli 36Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Black Forest Elixir4/5
Neroli 361/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Black Forest Elixir
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Black Forest Elixir
- Sillage & projection
- Black Forest Elixir
- Value for money
- Black Forest Elixir
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Neroli 36
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Black Forest ElixirAl AmbraNeroli 36Le LaboWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.24/ 5 · 53 votes
Have 20%Had 5%Want 74%
3.69/ 5 · 1,108 votes
Have 40%Had 16%Want 44%
Category winnerBlack Forest ElixirRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate44%Love
50%Like
6%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
16 votes · too few to score
27%Love
38%Like
15%Ok
18%Dislike
2%Hate
1,108 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBlack Forest Elixir
SillageBlack Forest Elixir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBlack Forest ElixirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
musky92%
aldehydic84%
white floral77%
woody69%
fresh61%
white floral100%
citrus92%
aldehydic84%
musky77%
sweet69%
fresh61%
Scent match64%Closely related · both citrus, white floral and musky
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AldehydesMandarin OrangeWhite PeachBergamot
Heart
Orange BlossomLily-of-the-ValleyAmbretteVetiverMahonia
Base
AmbroxanVanillaMuskAkigalawoodPatchouli
Top30 to 45 minutes
Orange BlossomAldehydesMandarin Orange
Heart2 to 3 hours
JasmineRose
Base3 to 4 hours
MuskVanillaTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Mandarin Orange, Orange Blossom and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Neroli 36, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter25
Day100
Night57
Spring93
Summer100
Fall29
Winter11
Day100
Night20
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#5,931
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews19
Overall rank#5,550
PerfumerDaphné Bugey
Launched—
Reviews138
Category winnerNeroli 36Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBlack Forest Elixir is a bright, clean aldehydic floral musk with a juicy peach and citrus lift. It opens sparkly and soapy-fresh, then settles into orange blossom and soft white florals over musky ambroxan, with a touch of vanilla and woods. It is often described as polished and airy, but it can lean more feminine on…
Reviews →Neroli 36 by Le Labo is a clean, solar white floral fragrance centered on orange blossom, aldehydic sparkle, and mandarin orange. Rather than presenting a sharp or herbal Mediterranean citrus cologne, it opens with bright aldehydes and sweet mandarin before settling into a soft floral heart of jasmine and rose. The ba…
Reviews →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, Black Forest Elixir or Neroli 36?
Black Forest Elixir takes 4 of 5 categories. Black Forest Elixir is rated 4.24/5 from 53 votes; Neroli 36 is rated 3.69/5 from 1,108 votes. Choose Black Forest Elixir for a citrus and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Neroli 36 for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Black Forest Elixir or Neroli 36?
Black Forest Elixir lasts longest (Black Forest Elixir 84/100, Neroli 36 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Black Forest Elixir or Neroli 36?
Black Forest Elixir projects furthest (Black Forest Elixir 76/100, Neroli 36 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Black Forest Elixir and Neroli 36 smell similar?
Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and musky accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Mandarin Orange, Orange Blossom and Vanilla.
Is Black Forest Elixir or Neroli 36 better for summer or winter?
Black Forest Elixir suits daytime wear; Neroli 36 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black Forest Elixir and Neroli 36?
Black Forest Elixir has top notes of Aldehydes, Mandarin Orange, White Peach and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Lily-of-the-Valley, Ambrette and Vetiver, a base of Ambroxan, Vanilla, Musk and Akigalawood. Neroli 36 has top notes of Orange Blossom, Aldehydes and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Musk, Vanilla and Tonka Bean.
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