Fragrance comparison

Formula X vs Neroli Wisdom

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 25 ratings analysed

2 wins

Formula X

The Scent Library

3.754 votes

Rank #65,919 AmberCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

Neroli Wisdom

Anima Vinci

3.5721 votes

Rank #24,913 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Formula X takes 2 of 3 categories.

Formula X
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Neroli Wisdom
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Formula X2/3

Neroli Wisdom1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Formula XThe Scent Library

Neroli WisdomAnima Vinci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 13%Had 6%Want 81%

3.57/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 24%Had 24%Want 53%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

24%Love

38%Like

10%Ok

29%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityFormula X

SillageFormula X

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

powdery61%

white floral100%

citrus91%

aromatic83%

woody74%

earthy65%

fresh56%

Scent match57%Closely related · both white floral, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

NeroliMandarin Orange

Heart

Orange BlossomAgarwoodVetiverOrris

Base

OlibanumBenzoinTonkaMusk

Top

BergamotLemonMandarin Orange

Heart

NeroliOrange BlossomJasmine

Base

VetiverSandalwoodBenzoinTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Mandarin Orange, Orange Blossom and Vetiver. 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

Summer100

Fall67

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Spring88

Summer100

Fall13

Winter0

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex75

Women25

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,919

PerfumerKevin Mathys

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,913

PerfumerBeverley Bayne

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerNeroli WisdomHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Formula X by The Scent Library opens with a bright citrus splash of mandarin orange and neroli, before settling into a warm, slightly powdery combination of orris root and vetiver. This unisex fragrance wears close to the skin, making it a reliable option for professional office environments or quiet spring afternoons.

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Anima Vinci Neroli Wisdom opens with a sharp burst of lemon, bergamot, and mandarin orange before yielding to a core of neroli and jasmine. As the citrus sparkle settles, an earthy base of vetiver and sandalwood provides a dry, woody anchor. It suits crisp spring mornings and casual summer days when you want a clean, …

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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, Formula X or Neroli Wisdom?

Formula X takes 2 of 3 categories. Formula X is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes; Neroli Wisdom is rated 3.57/5 from 21 votes. Choose Formula X for a amber and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Neroli Wisdom for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Formula X or Neroli Wisdom?

Formula X lasts longest (Formula X 60/100, Neroli Wisdom 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Formula X or Neroli Wisdom?

Formula X projects furthest (Formula X 63/100, Neroli Wisdom 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Formula X and Neroli Wisdom smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Neroli, Mandarin Orange, Orange Blossom and Vetiver.

Is Formula X or Neroli Wisdom better for summer or winter?

Formula X suits day or night wear; Neroli Wisdom suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Formula X and Neroli Wisdom?

Formula X has top notes of Neroli and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Agarwood, Vetiver and Orris, a base of Olibanum, Benzoin, Tonka and Musk. Neroli Wisdom has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Neroli, Orange Blossom and Jasmine, a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood, Benzoin and Tonka Bean.