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Néroli Amara vs Pas Ce Soir Extrait

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

Updated 3,466 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pas Ce Soir Extrait takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Néroli Amara

    Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Pas Ce Soir Extrait

    Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Néroli Amara2/7
Pas Ce Soir Extrait5/7
Ratings & consensus
Néroli Amara
Community sentiment
Néroli Amara
Longevity
Pas Ce Soir Extrait
Sillage & projection
Pas Ce Soir Extrait
Value for money
Pas Ce Soir Extrait
Versatility
Pas Ce Soir Extrait
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Pas Ce Soir Extrait

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Néroli AmaraVan Cleef & Arpels
Pas Ce Soir ExtraitBDK Parfums
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.28/ 5 · 2,107 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
3.97/ 5 · 1,359 votes
Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%
Category winnerNéroli AmaraRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
48%Love
38%Like
9%Ok
4%Dislike
1%Hate

2,107 votes

46%Love
27%Like
15%Ok
8%Dislike
4%Hate

992 votes

Category winnerNéroli AmaraMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity62
〰 Sillage56
♥ Love / hate82
⏱ Longevity78
〰 Sillage69
♥ Love / hate77
Category winners

LongevityPas Ce Soir Extrait

SillagePas Ce Soir Extrait

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value44
¤ Price value48
Category winnerPas Ce Soir ExtraitBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
white floral86%
fresh spicy72%
aromatic58%
sweet44%
fresh30%
fruity100%
sweet92%
amber84%
warm spicy77%
white floral69%
woody61%
Scent match26%Clearly different · both white floral and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
BergamotMandarin OrangeItalian LemonPink Pepper
Heart2-4 hrs
Orange BlossomCypressPearBlack Pepper
Base6-8+ hrs
NeroliWhite Musk
Top
PearGingerMandarin OrangeCacao PodBlack Pepper
Heart
QuincePeachMoroccan JasmineOrange Blossom
Base
Indonesian Patchouli LeafCashmeranVanillaAmbroxanBenzoin
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Orange Blossom, Pear and Black Pepper. Durations are only published for Néroli Amara, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter16
Day100
Night21
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter98
Day–
Night–
Category winnerPas Ce Soir ExtraitMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men3
Unisex41
Women56
Men11
Unisex48
Women41
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,543

PerfumerQuentin Bisch

Launched—

Reviews114

Overall rank#763

PerfumerViolaine Collas

Launched—

Reviews254

Category winnerPas Ce Soir ExtraitHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Van Cleef & Arpels Néroli Amara delivers a vibrant, sunshine-soaked blend of sparkling citrus and lush white flowers. From the first spray, Italian lemon, mandarin orange, and crisp bergamot create an invigorating splash that feels clean, refreshing, and bright. As the initial zest settles, green cypress and sweet ora…

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Pas Ce Soir Extrait by BDK Parfums opens with a concentrated burst of juicy pear, fiery ginger, and bright mandarin orange. It immediately grabs attention with a thick, fruity brightness before cacao pod and black pepper introduce a dusky, ground-spiced depth. As it warms on skin, quince and sweet peach intertwine wit…

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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, Néroli Amara or Pas Ce Soir Extrait?

Pas Ce Soir Extrait takes 5 of 7 categories. Néroli Amara is rated 4.28/5 from 2,107 votes; Pas Ce Soir Extrait is rated 3.97/5 from 1,359 votes. Choose Néroli Amara for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pas Ce Soir Extrait for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Néroli Amara or Pas Ce Soir Extrait?

Pas Ce Soir Extrait lasts longest (Pas Ce Soir Extrait 78/100, Néroli Amara 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Néroli Amara or Pas Ce Soir Extrait?

Pas Ce Soir Extrait projects furthest (Pas Ce Soir Extrait 69/100, Néroli Amara 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Néroli Amara and Pas Ce Soir Extrait smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Orange Blossom, Pear and Black Pepper.

Is Néroli Amara or Pas Ce Soir Extrait better for summer or winter?

For summer, Néroli Amara is the stronger pick. For winter, Pas Ce Soir Extrait is the stronger pick. Néroli Amara suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Néroli Amara and Pas Ce Soir Extrait?

Néroli Amara has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Italian Lemon and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Cypress, Pear and Black Pepper, a base of Neroli and White Musk. Pas Ce Soir Extrait has top notes of Pear, Ginger, Mandarin Orange and Cacao Pod, heart notes of Quince, Peach, Moroccan Jasmine and Orange Blossom, a base of Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Cashmeran, Vanilla and Ambroxan.

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