Fragrance comparison

Bvlgari Man Wood Neroli vs Smooth Amber

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 2,517 ratings analysed

3 wins

Bvlgari Man Wood Neroli

Bvlgari · 2019

3.952,499 votes

Rank #1,163 CitrusWhite Floral

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52%scent match

Some overlap

Smooth Amber

Bath & Body Works

4.2218 votes

Rank #43,201 AmberAnimalic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bvlgari Man Wood Neroli takes 3 of 5 categories.

Bvlgari Man Wood Neroli
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Smooth Amber
Choose it for a amber and animalic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Bvlgari Man Wood Neroli3/5

Smooth Amber2/5

Ratings & consensus: Smooth Amber
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Bvlgari Man Wood Neroli
Sillage & projection: Bvlgari Man Wood Neroli
Value for money: Smooth Amber
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bvlgari Man Wood Neroli

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bvlgari Man Wood NeroliBvlgari

Smooth AmberBath & Body Works

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 2,499 votes

Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%

4.22/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 73%Had 12%Want 16%

Category winnerSmooth AmberRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

37%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

2%Hate

2,013 votes

33%Love

56%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityBvlgari Man Wood Neroli

SillageBvlgari Man Wood Neroli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value82

Category winnerSmooth AmberBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

amber69%

animalic61%

amber100%

animalic83%

citrus65%

white floral48%

powdery30%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both amber, citrus and animalic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

NeroliBergamot

Heart

Orange BlossomVirginia CedarCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Base

Woody NotesWhite MuskAmbergrisAmberLeather

Notes

AmberNeroli

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesNeroli and Amber. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter10

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer50

Fall92

Winter83

Day100

Night83

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men78

Unisex20

Women2

Men74

Unisex16

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,163

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched2019

Reviews335

Overall rank#43,201

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBvlgari Man Wood NeroliHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bvlgari Man Wood Neroli is a clean, bright neroli fragrance with bergamot up top, orange blossom through the heart, and a woody musky base underneath. It often reads fresh, green, soapy, and polished, with enough cedar and amber warmth to feel more masculine than a simple citrus cologne. It suits office wear, spring d…

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Smooth Amber by Bath & Body Works opens with a warm, resinous glow that sits close to the skin. This Oriental fragrance for men focuses on a blend of sweet amber, grounded dried woods, and a hint of fresh neroli. It creates a natural, rustic feel, making it a reliable choice for casual, everyday wear throughout the co…

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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, Bvlgari Man Wood Neroli or Smooth Amber?

Bvlgari Man Wood Neroli takes 3 of 5 categories. Bvlgari Man Wood Neroli is rated 3.95/5 from 2,499 votes; Smooth Amber is rated 4.22/5 from 18 votes. Choose Bvlgari Man Wood Neroli for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Smooth Amber for a amber and animalic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bvlgari Man Wood Neroli or Smooth Amber?

Bvlgari Man Wood Neroli lasts longest (Bvlgari Man Wood Neroli 65/100, Smooth Amber 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bvlgari Man Wood Neroli or Smooth Amber?

Bvlgari Man Wood Neroli projects furthest (Bvlgari Man Wood Neroli 58/100, Smooth Amber 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bvlgari Man Wood Neroli and Smooth Amber smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, citrus and animalic accords. Common notes include Neroli and Amber.

Is Bvlgari Man Wood Neroli or Smooth Amber better for summer or winter?

Smooth Amber suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bvlgari Man Wood Neroli and Smooth Amber?

Bvlgari Man Wood Neroli has top notes of Neroli and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Virginia Cedar and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, a base of Woody Notes, White Musk, Ambergris and Amber. Smooth Amber features Amber and Neroli.