Fragrance comparison

Lael vs Neroli Nostrum

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 285 ratings analysed

6 wins

Lael

Thera Cosméticos

4.0260 votes

Rank #16,995 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Neroli Nostrum

Lunio

3.82225 votes

Rank #12,299 White FloralTuberose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lael takes 6 of 7 categories.

Lael
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Neroli Nostrum
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Lael6/7

Neroli Nostrum1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LaelThera Cosméticos

Neroli NostrumLunio

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 53%Had 14%Want 33%

3.82/ 5 · 225 votes

Have 69%Had 7%Want 24%

Category winnerLaelRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

25%Like

7%Ok

13%Dislike

5%Hate

60 votes

49%Love

17%Like

9%Ok

10%Dislike

16%Hate

188 votes

Category winnerLaelMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityLael

SillageLael

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value48

Category winnerLaelBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

woody77%

earthy69%

white floral61%

white floral100%

tuberose91%

citrus83%

fresh spicy74%

green65%

woody56%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

NeroliBlack PepperBergamotPetitgrain

Heart

LavenderJuniper BerriesCardamomSage

Base

VetiverOakmossIris FlowerLeatherAgarwood (Oud)

Top

PetitgrainGingerBergamot

Heart

TuberoseNeroliFig

Base

Virginia CedarWhite SandalwoodAmberAgarwood (Oud)

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Bergamot, Petitgrain and Agarwood (Oud). 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

Summer68

Fall97

Winter42

Day100

Night74

Spring100

Summer92

Fall0

Winter11

Day–

Night–

Category winnerLaelMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men95

Unisex5

Women0

Men7

Unisex49

Women44

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,995

PerfumerMário Torri Neto

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#12,299

PerfumerDaniel Josier

Launched—

Reviews27

Category winnerNeroli NostrumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lael opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and petitgrain that quickly settles into a cold, fizzy juniper berry heart. Sweet neroli and peppery cardamom balance the aromatic top notes before drying down into clean vetiver and subtle leather. It works well for warm evenings, office environments, and casual spring days w…

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Neroli Nostrum by Lunio is a complex aromatic spicy scent that centers on a vibrant interplay of neroli and tuberose. Launched in 2022, it features a grounding base of agarwood and Virginia cedar. This unisex fragrance works well for daytime office settings or casual spring weekends where a fresh yet slightly resinous…

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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, Lael or Neroli Nostrum?

Lael takes 6 of 7 categories. Lael is rated 4.02/5 from 60 votes; Neroli Nostrum is rated 3.82/5 from 225 votes. Choose Lael for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Neroli Nostrum for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Lael or Neroli Nostrum?

Lael lasts longest (Lael 68/100, Neroli Nostrum 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lael or Neroli Nostrum?

Lael projects furthest (Lael 58/100, Neroli Nostrum 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lael and Neroli Nostrum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and white floral accords. Common notes include Neroli, Bergamot, Petitgrain and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Lael or Neroli Nostrum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Neroli Nostrum is the stronger pick. For winter, Lael is the stronger pick. Lael suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lael and Neroli Nostrum?

Lael has top notes of Neroli, Black Pepper, Bergamot and Petitgrain, heart notes of Lavender, Juniper Berries, Cardamom and Sage, a base of Vetiver, Oakmoss, Iris Flower and Leather. Neroli Nostrum has top notes of Petitgrain, Ginger and Bergamot, heart notes of Tuberose, Neroli and Fig, a base of Virginia Cedar, White Sandalwood, Amber and Agarwood (Oud).