Fragrance comparison

Blue Sky Neroli vs Shalizar

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 92 ratings analysed

Blue Sky Neroli

Clinique

4.1975 votes

Rank #34,666 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Shalizar

YANI

4.4717 votes

Rank #38,198 AromaticHerbal

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shalizar takes 5 of 6 categories.

Blue Sky Neroli
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Shalizar
Choose it for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Blue Sky Neroli1/6

Shalizar5/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Blue Sky NeroliClinique

ShalizarYANI

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 39%Had 13%Want 48%

4.47/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 35%Had 4%Want 62%

Category winnerShalizarRating 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

71%Love

18%Like

6%Ok

0%Dislike

6%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityShalizar

SillageShalizar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value72

Category winnerShalizarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral91%

ozonic83%

woody74%

aromatic65%

fresh56%

aromatic100%

herbal88%

fresh spicy77%

woody65%

warm spicy53%

leather42%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both 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

Top15-30 mins

ArtemisiaCorianderNeroliMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

PepperCardamomJasmine

Base6-10+ hrs

CedarLeatherAmberVetiver

Category winnerShalizarLongest dry-down: 6-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer100

Fall7

Winter7

Day100

Night6

Spring100

Summer100

Fall42

Winter33

Day100

Night70

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex48

Women48

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,666

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#38,198

PerfumerNathalie Templer

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBlue Sky NeroliHigher 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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Shalizar by YANI opens with a brisk, crisp bite of herbal artemisia and zesty mandarin orange, balanced by clean, slightly bitter neroli blossoms. Within twenty minutes, the initial citrus freshness settles into a dry, aromatic warmth driven by cracked black pepper, cool cardamom pods, and a touch of jasmine petal. Th…

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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 Shalizar?

Shalizar takes 5 of 6 categories. Blue Sky Neroli is rated 4.19/5 from 75 votes; Shalizar is rated 4.47/5 from 17 votes. Choose Blue Sky Neroli for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Shalizar for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Blue Sky Neroli or Shalizar?

Shalizar lasts longest (Shalizar 78/100, Blue Sky Neroli 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blue Sky Neroli or Shalizar?

Shalizar projects furthest (Shalizar 68/100, Blue Sky Neroli 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Blue Sky Neroli and Shalizar smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Neroli, Mandarin Orange, Vetiver and Cardamom.

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

Blue Sky Neroli suits daytime wear; Shalizar suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blue Sky Neroli and Shalizar?

Blue Sky Neroli features Neroli, Ozonic notes, African Orange Flower, Mandarin Orange and Amberwood. Shalizar has top notes of Artemisia, Coriander, Neroli and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Pepper, Cardamom and Jasmine, a base of Cedar, Leather, Amber and Vetiver.