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Blue Sky Neroli vs 1895

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

Updated 199 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

  • Blue Sky Neroli

    Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • 1895

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Blue Sky Neroli3/7
18953/7
Ratings & consensus
Blue Sky Neroli
Community sentiment
Blue Sky Neroli
Longevity
1895
Sillage & projection
1895
Value for money
Tie
Versatility
Blue Sky Neroli
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
1895

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Blue Sky NeroliClinique
1895Atelier Rebul
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.19/ 5 · 75 votes
Have 39%Had 13%Want 48%
4.14/ 5 · 124 votes
Have 59%Had 14%Want 27%
Category winnerBlue Sky NeroliRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
43%Love
41%Like
11%Ok
3%Dislike
3%Hate

75 votes

40%Love
40%Like
14%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate

124 votes

Category winnerBlue Sky NeroliMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity57
〰 Sillage51
♥ Love / hate80
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage52
♥ Love / hate78
Category winners

Longevity1895

Sillage1895

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value64
¤ Price value64
Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
white floral91%
ozonic83%
woody74%
aromatic65%
fresh56%
citrus100%
aromatic83%
woody65%
fresh spicy48%
green30%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Notes
NeroliOzonic notesAfrican Orange FlowerMandarin OrangeAmberwoodVetiverCardamomRose Oil

No top / heart / base split published

Top
BergamotLemonMandarin Orange
Heart
NeroliCardamomRhubarb
Base
VetiverCedarOakmoss
InformationalShared notesNeroli, Mandarin Orange, Vetiver and Cardamom. Durations are only published for Blue Sky Neroli, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring83
Summer100
Fall7
Winter7
Day100
Night6
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter18
Day–
Night–
Category winnerBlue Sky NeroliMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men4
Unisex48
Women48
Men22
Unisex65
Women14
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,666

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#28,559

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner1895Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Clinique released Blue Sky Neroli as an uplifting citrus floral scent built around sunny petals and crisp, airy skies. The fragrance opens with sparkling mandarin orange paired with clean ozonic notes that immediately evoke the refreshing smell of a bright breeze after summer rain. At its heart, green neroli blossoms …

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1895 by Atelier Rebul opens with a bright burst of bergamot, lemon, and mandarin orange. The initial splash feels like cold citrus juice hitting warm skin. Within ten minutes, tart rhubarb and spicy cardamom emerge alongside crisp neroli, giving the heart a slightly sour, herbal bite that sets it apart from traditiona…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Blue Sky Neroli or 1895?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Blue Sky Neroli is rated 4.19/5 from 75 votes; 1895 is rated 4.14/5 from 124 votes. Choose Blue Sky Neroli for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose 1895 for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Blue Sky Neroli or 1895?

1895 lasts longest (1895 60/100, Blue Sky Neroli 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blue Sky Neroli or 1895?

Projection is very close: 1895 52/100, Blue Sky Neroli 51/100 for sillage.

Do Blue Sky Neroli and 1895 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Neroli, Mandarin Orange, Vetiver and Cardamom.

Is Blue Sky Neroli or 1895 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Blue Sky Neroli is the stronger pick. For winter, 1895 is the stronger pick. Blue Sky Neroli suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blue Sky Neroli and 1895?

Blue Sky Neroli features Neroli, Ozonic notes, African Orange Flower, Mandarin Orange and Amberwood. 1895 has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Neroli, Cardamom and Rhubarb, a base of Vetiver, Cedar and Oakmoss.

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