Cologne de Feu vs Néroli Outrenoir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
35%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Néroli Outrenoir takes 6 of 7 categories.
Cologne de FeuChoose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Néroli OutrenoirChoose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Cologne de Feu1/7
Néroli Outrenoir6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Néroli Outrenoir
- Community sentiment
- Néroli Outrenoir
- Longevity
- Néroli Outrenoir
- Sillage & projection
- Néroli Outrenoir
- Value for money
- Cologne de Feu
- Versatility
- Néroli Outrenoir
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Néroli Outrenoir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Cologne de FeuBortnikoffNéroli OutrenoirGuerlainWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.88/ 5 · 59 votes
Have 34%Had 7%Want 60%
4.34/ 5 · 1,859 votes
Have 40%Had 8%Want 53%
Category winnerNéroli OutrenoirRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate42%Love
27%Like
8%Ok
20%Dislike
2%Hate
59 votes
56%Love
30%Like
8%Ok
4%Dislike
2%Hate
1,859 votes
Category winnerNéroli OutrenoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNéroli Outrenoir
SillageNéroli Outrenoir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCologne de FeuBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
fruity86%
sweet72%
woody58%
green44%
fresh30%
citrus100%
white floral91%
green83%
aromatic74%
fresh spicy65%
fresh56%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both citrus, green and fresh
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Blood OrangeBigaradeTangerineBitter OrangeLemonLitsea CubebaPetitgrain
Heart
SorbetTeaPeachRaspberryJasmine
Base
OakmossCedarSandalwoodGuaiac WoodWoody Notes
Top30 to 60 minutes
PetitgrainBergamotTangerineLemonGrapefruit
Heart3 to 5 hours
TeaNeroliOrange BlossomSmokeEarthy Notes
Base4 to 7 hours
OakmossVanillaMyrrhBenzoinAmbrette (Musk Mallow)
InformationalShared notesTangerine, Lemon, Petitgrain and Tea. Durations are only published for Néroli Outrenoir, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring96
Summer100
Fall48
Winter0
Day100
Night25
Spring100
Summer93
Fall70
Winter31
Day100
Night46
Category winnerNéroli OutrenoirMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#15,786
PerfumerDmitry Bortnikoff
Launched—
Reviews11
Overall rank#1,499
PerfumerDelphine Jelk, Thierry Wasser
Launched—
Reviews183
Category winnerNéroli OutrenoirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCologne de Feu opens with an immediate burst of blood orange, bigarade, and litsea cubeba. The initial citrus rush feels tart and slightly herbal on skin before settling into a sweet heart of raspberry sorbet and jasmine tea. As the bright fruit notes soften, cedar, sandalwood, and guaiac wood ground the composition w…
Reviews →Néroli Outrenoir by Guerlain offers a striking contrast between bright citrus sunshine and dark, savory depth. The scent opens with a sharp burst of petitgrain, bergamot, lemon, tangerine, and grapefruit, creating an immediate splash of crisp greenery. Soon, the fragrance shifts toward a distinct core of earthy black …
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, Cologne de Feu or Néroli Outrenoir?
Néroli Outrenoir takes 6 of 7 categories. Cologne de Feu is rated 3.88/5 from 59 votes; Néroli Outrenoir is rated 4.34/5 from 1,859 votes. Choose Cologne de Feu for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Néroli Outrenoir for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Cologne de Feu or Néroli Outrenoir?
Néroli Outrenoir lasts longest (Néroli Outrenoir 69/100, Cologne de Feu 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Cologne de Feu or Néroli Outrenoir?
Néroli Outrenoir projects furthest (Néroli Outrenoir 58/100, Cologne de Feu 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Cologne de Feu and Néroli Outrenoir smell similar?
Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, green and fresh accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Lemon, Petitgrain and Tea.
Is Cologne de Feu or Néroli Outrenoir better for summer or winter?
For summer, Cologne de Feu is the stronger pick. For winter, Néroli Outrenoir is the stronger pick. Cologne de Feu suits daytime wear; Néroli Outrenoir suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Cologne de Feu and Néroli Outrenoir?
Cologne de Feu has top notes of Blood Orange, Bigarade, Tangerine and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Sorbet, Tea, Peach and Raspberry, a base of Oakmoss, Cedar, Sandalwood and Guaiac Wood. Néroli Outrenoir has top notes of Petitgrain, Bergamot, Tangerine and Lemon, heart notes of Tea, Neroli, Orange Blossom and Smoke, a base of Oakmoss, Vanilla, Myrrh and Benzoin.
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