Fragrance comparison

Mister Marvelous vs Rose Neroli

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 565 ratings analysed

Mister Marvelous

Byredo

3.39536 votes

Rank #10,610 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

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?

Rose Neroli takes 4 of 7 categories.

Mister Marvelous
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Rose Neroli
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Mister Marvelous3/7

Rose Neroli4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mister MarvelousByredo

Rose NeroliL'Occitane en Provence

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.39/ 5 · 536 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

4.10/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 22%Had 29%Want 49%

Category winnerRose NeroliRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

37%Like

8%Ok

30%Dislike

4%Hate

360 votes

38%Love

48%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerRose NeroliMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityMister Marvelous

SillageMister Marvelous

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value31

¤ Price value50

Category winnerRose NeroliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus91%

aromatic83%

white floral74%

green65%

fresh spicy56%

white floral100%

citrus92%

rose84%

woody77%

amber69%

fruity61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PetitgrainNeroli

Heart

BambooLavender

Base

Virginia CedarAmber

Notes

RoseAfrican Orange FlowerPetitgrainNeroliFruity NotesAmberVirginia Cedar

No top / heart / base split published

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter29

Day–

Night–

Spring75

Summer75

Fall100

Winter25

Day100

Night24

Category winnerRose NeroliMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex42

Women8

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#10,610

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews87

Overall rank#35,274

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerMister MarvelousHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mister Marvelous from Byredo is a woody aromatic fragrance built on crisp petitgrain and neroli. It opens with a sharp, green brightness that settles into a clean, cedar-forward woodiness. Suited for casual spring days, this scent feels like a crisp white shirt. It sits close to the skin, offering a polite, profession…

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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, Mister Marvelous or Rose Neroli?

Rose Neroli takes 4 of 7 categories. Mister Marvelous is rated 3.39/5 from 536 votes; Rose Neroli is rated 4.10/5 from 29 votes. Choose Mister Marvelous for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Rose Neroli for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mister Marvelous or Rose Neroli?

They last about the same: Mister Marvelous 58/100, Rose Neroli 57/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Mister Marvelous or Rose Neroli?

Mister Marvelous projects furthest (Mister Marvelous 56/100, Rose Neroli 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mister Marvelous and Rose Neroli smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Petitgrain, Neroli, Virginia Cedar and Amber.

Is Mister Marvelous or Rose Neroli better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Mister Marvelous and Rose Neroli?

Mister Marvelous has top notes of Petitgrain and Neroli, heart notes of Bamboo and Lavender, a base of Virginia Cedar and Amber. Rose Neroli features Rose, African Orange Flower, Petitgrain, Neroli and Fruity Notes.