Fragrance comparison

Dear Blossom vs Neroli

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 177 ratings analysed

Dear Blossom

Zara

4.2924 votes

Rank #18,599 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Neroli

Roja Dove

4.17153 votes

Rank #4,414 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Neroli takes 4 of 5 categories.

Dear Blossom
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Neroli
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer.

Dear Blossom1/5

Neroli4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dear BlossomZara

NeroliRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 29%Had 14%Want 57%

4.17/ 5 · 153 votes

Have 37%Had 14%Want 49%

Category winnerNeroliRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

50%Like

4%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

61%Love

26%Like

4%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

94 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityNeroli

SillageNeroli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value40

Category winnerDear BlossomBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus86%

fresh spicy72%

aromatic58%

aldehydic44%

sweet30%

citrus100%

white floral92%

amber84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

powdery61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both white floral, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

NeroliOrange BlossomSolar NotesOrangeJasmineGeraniumWoody Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BergamotLemon

Heart

NeroliOrange BlossomVioletGeranium

Base

OakmossMuskAmbergrisStyraxOlibanum

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Orange Blossom and Geranium. 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

Summer78

Fall89

Winter22

Day100

Night18

Spring91

Summer100

Fall40

Winter12

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,599

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#4,414

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews21

Category winnerNeroliHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dear Blossom by Zara is a Floral fragrance for women. Dear Blossom was launched in 2018.

Reviews →

Roja Dove Neroli opens with a bright burst of bergamot and lemon, then settles into a polished neroli and orange blossom heart with a soft musky, mossy base. It wears smoother and more floral than many sharp neroli scents. This suits someone who wants a luxurious white-floral citrus for warm weather, daytime wear, or …

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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, Dear Blossom or Neroli?

Neroli takes 4 of 5 categories. Dear Blossom is rated 4.29/5 from 24 votes; Neroli is rated 4.17/5 from 153 votes. Choose Dear Blossom for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Neroli for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Dear Blossom or Neroli?

Neroli lasts longest (Neroli 75/100, Dear Blossom 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dear Blossom or Neroli?

Neroli projects furthest (Neroli 66/100, Dear Blossom 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dear Blossom and Neroli smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Neroli, Orange Blossom and Geranium.

Is Dear Blossom or Neroli better for summer or winter?

Dear Blossom suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dear Blossom and Neroli?

Dear Blossom features Neroli, Orange Blossom, Solar Notes, Orange and Jasmine. Neroli has top notes of Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Neroli, Orange Blossom, Violet and Geranium, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Ambergris and Styrax.