Fragrance comparison

L'Ima vs Neroli Wood

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 51 ratings analysed

3 wins

L'Ima

Perfumology

3.9645 votes

Rank #15,049 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Neroli Wood

Tulip

4.676 votes

Rank #45,330 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Ima takes 3 of 4 categories.

L'Ima
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Neroli Wood
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

L'Ima3/4

Neroli Wood1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'ImaPerfumology

Neroli WoodTulip

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 39%Had 8%Want 53%

4.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 61%Had 11%Want 29%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

33%Like

7%Ok

13%Dislike

4%Hate

45 votes

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityL'Ima

SillageL'Ima

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value83

Category winnerNeroli WoodBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus83%

green65%

fresh spicy48%

white floral30%

woody100%

aromatic83%

white floral65%

citrus48%

powdery30%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MintPomeloTomato LeafLemonLemon VerbenaOrange

Heart

LilyGeraniumRoseAmbrette (Musk Mallow)NeroliCardamomOrris Rootelemi

Base

Copaiba balmCashmere MuskWhite MuskAmberSandalwood

Top15-30 mins

Neroli

Heart2-4 hrs

CedarPine

Base4-6 hrs

AmberCashmere Musk

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer90

Fall43

Winter10

Day100

Night39

Spring67

Summer67

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex56

Women19

Men17

Unisex50

Women33

Casual 39%Work 34%Date 17%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,049

PerfumerJustin Frederico

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#45,330

PerfumerVictoria England

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerL'ImaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Perfumology L'Ima opens with sharp mint, tart pomelo, and bitter tomato leaf before settling into a soft heart of lily, geranium, and ambrette. Designed around humid summer gardens, it wears with an airy, herbal brightness over cashmeran musks and copaiba balm. It provides a crisp, botanical option for warm mornings a…

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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, L'Ima or Neroli Wood?

L'Ima takes 3 of 4 categories. L'Ima is rated 3.96/5 from 45 votes; Neroli Wood is rated 4.67/5 from 6 votes. Choose L'Ima for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Neroli Wood for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, L'Ima or Neroli Wood?

L'Ima lasts longest (L'Ima 67/100, Neroli Wood 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Ima or Neroli Wood?

L'Ima projects furthest (L'Ima 63/100, Neroli Wood 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Ima and Neroli Wood smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Neroli, Cashmere Musk and Amber.

Is L'Ima or Neroli Wood better for summer or winter?

L'Ima suits daytime wear; Neroli Wood suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Ima and Neroli Wood?

L'Ima has top notes of Mint, Pomelo, Tomato Leaf and Lemon, heart notes of Lily, Geranium, Rose and Ambrette (Musk Mallow), a base of Copaiba balm, Cashmere Musk, White Musk and Amber. Neroli Wood has top notes of Neroli, heart notes of Cedar and Pine, a base of Amber and Cashmere Musk.