Fragrance comparison

Luciano Pavarotti vs Rose Neroli

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 238 ratings analysed

6 wins

Luciano Pavarotti

4.36209 votes

Rank #3,118 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Rose Neroli

L'Occitane en Provence

4.1029 votes

Rank #35,274 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Luciano Pavarotti takes 6 of 7 categories.

Luciano Pavarotti
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Rose Neroli
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Luciano Pavarotti6/7

Rose Neroli1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Luciano PavarottiLuciano Pavarotti

Rose NeroliL'Occitane en Provence

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.36/ 5 · 209 votes

Have 49%Had 11%Want 40%

4.10/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 22%Had 29%Want 49%

Category winnerLuciano PavarottiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

33%Like

3%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

145 votes

38%Love

48%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerLuciano PavarottiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityLuciano Pavarotti

SillageLuciano Pavarotti

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price value50

Category winnerLuciano PavarottiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

honey69%

sweet61%

white floral100%

citrus92%

rose84%

woody77%

amber69%

fruity61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both amber, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Lemon VerbenaAmalfi LemonPetitgrainIvyBergamotNeroli

Heart

PatchouliCloveIrisGeraniumRoseVirginia Cedar

Base

White HoneyOpoponaxoak mossBenzoinTonka BeanAmberLeatherLiatris

Notes

RoseAfrican Orange FlowerPetitgrainNeroliFruity NotesAmberVirginia Cedar

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPetitgrain, Neroli, Rose and Virginia Cedar. Durations are only published for Rose Neroli, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring75

Summer75

Fall100

Winter25

Day100

Night24

Category winnerRose NeroliMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men85

Unisex13

Women3

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 42%Work 34%Date 16%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,118

PerfumerDavid Apel

Launched—

Reviews25

Overall rank#35,274

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerLuciano PavarottiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Luciano Pavarotti is a classic woody chypre that leans into its aromatic roots. It features a bright opening of lemon verbena and bergamot that transitions into a heart of clove, patchouli, and rose. The base relies on oakmoss and leather, grounding the scent in a traditional, mature structure that shines best during …

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Rose Neroli by L'Occitane en Provence delivers an unapologetically brisk splash of botanical freshness. Spray it on and the first impression is crisp, bitter petitgrain backed by sunny neroli. It does not hide its vintage roots. The citrus peel bite feels tart and green before softening into a gentle heart of pink ros…

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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, Luciano Pavarotti or Rose Neroli?

Luciano Pavarotti takes 6 of 7 categories. Luciano Pavarotti is rated 4.36/5 from 209 votes; Rose Neroli is rated 4.10/5 from 29 votes. Choose Luciano Pavarotti for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Rose Neroli for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Luciano Pavarotti or Rose Neroli?

Luciano Pavarotti lasts longest (Luciano Pavarotti 78/100, Rose Neroli 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Luciano Pavarotti or Rose Neroli?

Luciano Pavarotti projects furthest (Luciano Pavarotti 67/100, Rose Neroli 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Luciano Pavarotti and Rose Neroli smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Petitgrain, Neroli, Rose and Virginia Cedar.

Is Luciano Pavarotti or Rose Neroli better for summer or winter?

For summer, Rose Neroli is the stronger pick. For winter, Luciano Pavarotti is the stronger pick. Rose Neroli suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Luciano Pavarotti and Rose Neroli?

Luciano Pavarotti has top notes of Lemon Verbena, Amalfi Lemon, Petitgrain and Ivy, heart notes of Patchouli, Clove, Iris and Geranium, a base of White Honey, Opoponax, oak moss and Benzoin. Rose Neroli features Rose, African Orange Flower, Petitgrain, Neroli and Fruity Notes.