Fragrance comparison

Emma vs Neroli

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 17 ratings analysed

3 wins

Emma

Laura Ashley

4.0014 votes

Rank #35,345 White FloralGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

Neroli

FUMparFUM

3.333 votes

Rank #63,442 CitrusAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Emma takes 3 of 4 categories.

Emma
Choose it for a white floral and green character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Neroli
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Emma3/4

Neroli1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EmmaLaura Ashley

NeroliFUMparFUM

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 48%Had 19%Want 32%

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 14%Had 29%Want 57%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

57%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityNeroli

SillageEmma

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value50

Category winnerEmmaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

green92%

floral84%

woody77%

oud69%

rose61%

citrus100%

amber92%

musky84%

floral77%

fresh69%

powdery61%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green Notes

Heart

NeroliGardeniaWhite RosePansy

Base

Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliWhite WoodsWhite AmberMusk

Notes

White GrapefruitNeroliHedioneWhite AmberMusk

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesNeroli, White Amber and Musk. Durations are only published for Neroli, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night40

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Casual 40%Work 36%Date 16%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,345

PerfumerAzzi Glasser

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#63,442

PerfumerAistis Mickevičius

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEmmaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Emma by Laura Ashley is a modern chypre floral, reinterpreted by perfumer Azzi Glasser for the brand anniversary. It opens with sharp, dewy green notes, followed by a floral heart of neroli, gardenia, and white rose. The base settles into a grounded mix of oud, patchouli, and white woods, offering a distinct, sophisti…

Reviews →

Neroli by FUMparFUM delivers an immediate rush of bright summer sunlight right out of the nozzle. Tart white grapefruit bursts open with an authentic bitter rind bite, cutting cleanly through morning humidity. Crisp green neroli blossoms follow right behind, smelling like dew-soaked orange groves rather than sweet can…

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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, Emma or Neroli?

Emma takes 3 of 4 categories. Emma is rated 4.00/5 from 14 votes; Neroli is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Emma for a white floral and green character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Neroli for a citrus and amber character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Emma or Neroli?

Neroli lasts longest (Neroli 70/100, Emma 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Emma or Neroli?

Emma projects furthest (Emma 72/100, Neroli 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Emma and Neroli smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Neroli, White Amber and Musk.

Is Emma or Neroli better for summer or winter?

Emma suits daytime wear; Neroli suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Emma and Neroli?

Emma has top notes of Green Notes, heart notes of Neroli, Gardenia, White Rose and Pansy, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli, White Woods and White Amber. Neroli features White Grapefruit, Neroli, Hedione, White Amber and Musk.