Fragrance comparison

Espiegle vs Neroli 36

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 1,115 ratings analysed

3 wins

Espiegle

Guepard

4.717 votes

Rank #33,263 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Neroli 36

Le Labo

3.691,108 votes

Rank #5,550 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Espiegle takes 3 of 4 categories.

Espiegle
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.
Neroli 36
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Espiegle3/4

Neroli 361/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Espiegle
Sillage & projection: Espiegle
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Espiegle
Fragranxe ranking: Neroli 36

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EspiegleGuepard

Neroli 36Le Labo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.71/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 6%Had 4%Want 90%

3.69/ 5 · 1,108 votes

Have 40%Had 16%Want 44%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

71%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

27%Love

38%Like

15%Ok

18%Dislike

2%Hate

1,108 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate93

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityEspiegle

SillageEspiegle

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value26

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

white floral92%

powdery84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

floral61%

white floral100%

citrus92%

aldehydic84%

musky77%

sweet69%

fresh61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both white floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Ylang-YlangMandarin OrangeBergamotAldehydesSpicy Notes

Heart2 to 4 hours

RosePatchouliTuberoseOrange BlossomNeroli

Base6 to 10 hours

SandalwoodCedarJasmineVanillaMuskWoodsy NotesFrangipaniTonka Bean

Top30 to 45 minutes

Orange BlossomAldehydesMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 3 hours

JasmineRose

Base3 to 4 hours

MuskVanillaTonka Bean

Category winnerEspiegleLongest dry-down: 6 to 10 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer50

Fall100

Winter0

Day33

Night100

Spring93

Summer100

Fall29

Winter11

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men5

Unisex39

Women57

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,263

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#5,550

PerfumerDaphné Bugey

Launched—

Reviews138

Category winnerNeroli 36Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Espiegle by Guepard is an expansive floral woody musk released in 2003 that balances classic brightness with warm depth. The scent opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, mandarin orange, and aldehydes, quickly spiced with a gentle kick. At its heart, a lush bouquet of creamy tuberose, ylang-ylang, rose, and neroli bloo…

Reviews →

Neroli 36 by Le Labo is a clean, solar white floral fragrance centered on orange blossom, aldehydic sparkle, and mandarin orange. Rather than presenting a sharp or herbal Mediterranean citrus cologne, it opens with bright aldehydes and sweet mandarin before settling into a soft floral heart of jasmine and rose. The ba…

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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, Espiegle or Neroli 36?

Espiegle takes 3 of 4 categories. Espiegle is rated 4.71/5 from 7 votes; Neroli 36 is rated 3.69/5 from 1,108 votes. Choose Espiegle for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Neroli 36 for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Espiegle or Neroli 36?

Espiegle lasts longest (Espiegle 83/100, Neroli 36 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Espiegle or Neroli 36?

Espiegle projects furthest (Espiegle 64/100, Neroli 36 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Espiegle and Neroli 36 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Aldehydes, Rose and Orange Blossom.

Is Espiegle or Neroli 36 better for summer or winter?

Espiegle suits evening wear; Neroli 36 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Espiegle and Neroli 36?

Espiegle has top notes of Ylang-Ylang, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Aldehydes, heart notes of Rose, Patchouli, Tuberose and Orange Blossom, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Jasmine and Vanilla. Neroli 36 has top notes of Orange Blossom, Aldehydes and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Musk, Vanilla and Tonka Bean.