Fragrance comparison

Fanny Neroli & Petit Grain vs Yellow

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 10 ratings analysed

2 wins

Fanny Neroli & Petit Grain

Parfums de la Bastide

5.002 votes

Rank #41,734 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Yellow

Our Modern Lives

3.128 votes

Rank #58,791 CitrusCoffee

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fanny Neroli & Petit Grain takes 2 of 4 categories.

Fanny Neroli & Petit Grain
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Yellow
Choose it for a citrus and coffee character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Fanny Neroli & Petit Grain2/4

Yellow0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fanny Neroli & Petit GrainParfums de la Bastide

YellowOur Modern Lives

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 57%Had 0%Want 43%

3.12/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 14%Had 21%Want 64%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

25%Love

13%Like

13%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate53

Category winners

LongevityFanny Neroli & Petit Grain

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral83%

sweet65%

fruity48%

soapy30%

citrus100%

coffee83%

warm spicy65%

aromatic48%

fresh30%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Yellow MandarinOrange BlossomBlood OrangePetitgrain

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

LemonCoffeePetitgrainCardamomFennelYellow MandarinNarcissusBlood OrangeCabreuvaClementineSweet Orange

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesYellow Mandarin, Blood Orange and Petitgrain. Durations are only published for Fanny Neroli & Petit Grain, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night21

Spring0

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 44%Work 32%Date 16%Party 8%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,734

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#58,791

PerfumerSarah McCartney

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerFanny Neroli & Petit GrainHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fanny Neroli & Petit Grain opens with an assertive blast of tart blood orange and pulpy yellow mandarin. The initial rush is bright, tangy, and unapologetically citrus forward. Within ten minutes, crushed green petitgrain cuts through the fruit sugars, lending a crisp, twiggy bitterness that keeps the blend grounded. …

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Yellow by Our Modern Lives offers an unusual botanical wake up call. Perfumer Sarah McCartney mixes sharp yellow mandarin and bright clementine with a dark splash of coffee absolute and warm cardamom. It is a quirky citrus scent designed to mimic the quiet energy of a yoga morning.

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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, Fanny Neroli & Petit Grain or Yellow?

Fanny Neroli & Petit Grain takes 2 of 4 categories. Fanny Neroli & Petit Grain is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Yellow is rated 3.12/5 from 8 votes. Choose Fanny Neroli & Petit Grain for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Yellow for a citrus and coffee character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fanny Neroli & Petit Grain or Yellow?

Fanny Neroli & Petit Grain lasts longest (Fanny Neroli & Petit Grain 80/100, Yellow 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fanny Neroli & Petit Grain or Yellow?

Projection is very close: Fanny Neroli & Petit Grain 50/100, Yellow 50/100 for sillage.

Do Fanny Neroli & Petit Grain and Yellow smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Yellow Mandarin, Blood Orange and Petitgrain.

Is Fanny Neroli & Petit Grain or Yellow better for summer or winter?

Fanny Neroli & Petit Grain suits daytime wear; Yellow suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fanny Neroli & Petit Grain and Yellow?

Fanny Neroli & Petit Grain features Yellow Mandarin, Orange Blossom, Blood Orange and Petitgrain. Yellow features Lemon, Coffee, Petitgrain, Cardamom and Fennel.