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Eau de Fleurs Neroli vs Herrera Aqua

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

Updated 731 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Herrera Aqua takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Eau de Fleurs Neroli

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Herrera Aqua

    Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Eau de Fleurs Neroli1/7
Herrera Aqua6/7
Ratings & consensus
Herrera Aqua
Community sentiment
Herrera Aqua
Longevity
Herrera Aqua
Sillage & projection
Herrera Aqua
Value for money
Herrera Aqua
Versatility
Eau de Fleurs Neroli
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Herrera Aqua

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Eau de Fleurs NeroliChloé
Herrera AquaCarolina Herrera
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.92/ 5 · 329 votes
Have 36%Had 26%Want 38%
4.15/ 5 · 402 votes
Have 44%Had 56%Want 0%
Category winnerHerrera AquaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
32%Love
46%Like
3%Ok
19%Dislike
0%Hate

329 votes

40%Love
46%Like
3%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate

402 votes

Category winnerHerrera AquaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity57
〰 Sillage56
♥ Love / hate73
⏱ Longevity68
〰 Sillage60
♥ Love / hate79
Category winners

LongevityHerrera Aqua

SillageHerrera Aqua

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value50
¤ Price value54
Category winnerHerrera AquaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
aromatic91%
fresh spicy83%
fresh74%
floral65%
white floral56%
aromatic100%
woody92%
citrus84%
fresh spicy77%
green69%
amber61%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15 to 30 minutes
OrangeRosemaryMandarin Orange
Heart2 to 3 hours
NeroliClary SagePeony
Base2 to 4 hours
MuskTonka BeanAmber
Top
Bamboo LeafFig LeafMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
NeroliLavenderRosemaryWhite Pepper
Base
Tonka BeanMuskAmberVetiver
InformationalShared notesRosemary, Mandarin Orange, Neroli and Musk. Durations are only published for Eau de Fleurs Neroli, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer96
Fall47
Winter21
Day100
Night20
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter23
Day–
Night–
Category winnerEau de Fleurs NeroliMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men4
Unisex31
Women65
Men81
Unisex16
Women3
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,476

PerfumerAlienor Massenet

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#27,009

PerfumerCarlos Benaïm, Rosendo Mateu

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHerrera AquaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eau de Fleurs Neroli by Chloé presents a bright, sunlit floral character anchored by uplifting citrus and clean herbs. The scent opens with the crisp zest of orange and mandarin orange, sharpened gently by a touch of green rosemary. As the initial brightness settles, the composition centres around clean neroli blossom…

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Herrera Aqua by Carolina Herrera is a Aromatic Aquatic fragrance for men. Herrera Aqua was launched in 2004. Herrera Aqua was created by Carlos Benaïm and Rosendo Mateu. Top notes are Bamboo Leaf, Fig Leaf, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot; middle notes are Neroli, Lavender, Rosemary and White Pepper; base notes are Tonka…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Eau de Fleurs Neroli or Herrera Aqua?

Herrera Aqua takes 6 of 7 categories. Eau de Fleurs Neroli is rated 3.92/5 from 329 votes; Herrera Aqua is rated 4.15/5 from 402 votes. Choose Eau de Fleurs Neroli for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Herrera Aqua for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Eau de Fleurs Neroli or Herrera Aqua?

Herrera Aqua lasts longest (Herrera Aqua 68/100, Eau de Fleurs Neroli 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau de Fleurs Neroli or Herrera Aqua?

Herrera Aqua projects furthest (Herrera Aqua 60/100, Eau de Fleurs Neroli 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau de Fleurs Neroli and Herrera Aqua smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Rosemary, Mandarin Orange, Neroli and Musk.

Is Eau de Fleurs Neroli or Herrera Aqua better for summer or winter?

For summer, Eau de Fleurs Neroli is the stronger pick. For winter, Herrera Aqua is the stronger pick. Eau de Fleurs Neroli suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau de Fleurs Neroli and Herrera Aqua?

Eau de Fleurs Neroli has top notes of Orange, Rosemary and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Neroli, Clary Sage and Peony, a base of Musk, Tonka Bean and Amber. Herrera Aqua has top notes of Bamboo Leaf, Fig Leaf, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Neroli, Lavender, Rosemary and White Pepper, a base of Tonka Bean, Musk, Amber and Vetiver.

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