Fragrance comparison

Néroli Amara vs Pepper & Grapefruit

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,118 ratings analysed

Néroli Amara

Van Cleef & Arpels

4.282,107 votes

Rank #1,546 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Pepper & Grapefruit

Mith

4.5511 votes

Rank #33,635 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pepper & Grapefruit takes 3 of 5 categories.

Néroli Amara
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Pepper & Grapefruit
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Néroli Amara2/5

Pepper & Grapefruit3/5

Ratings & consensus: Néroli Amara
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Pepper & Grapefruit
Sillage & projection: Pepper & Grapefruit
Value for money: Pepper & Grapefruit
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Néroli Amara

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Néroli AmaraVan Cleef & Arpels

Pepper & GrapefruitMith

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.28/ 5 · 2,107 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.55/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 46%Had 8%Want 46%

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

55%Love

45%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityPepper & Grapefruit

SillagePepper & Grapefruit

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value75

Category winnerPepper & GrapefruitBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral86%

fresh spicy72%

aromatic58%

sweet44%

fresh30%

citrus100%

woody90%

aromatic80%

green70%

fresh spicy60%

musky50%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

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

Pink PepperMandarin OrangeBergamotLemon

Heart

Orange BlossomFig LeafCypress

Base

PistachioJuniper BerriesCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Italian Lemon and Pink 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

Spring71

Summer100

Fall14

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex41

Women56

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,546

PerfumerQuentin Bisch

Launched—

Reviews114

Overall rank#33,635

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerNéroli AmaraHigher 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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Pepper & Grapefruit opens bright and zesty, with lemon, bergamot and mandarin sharpened by pink pepper. As it settles, the scent turns greener and smoother, with fig leaf, cypress and orange blossom softening the citrus into a clean woody musk. It usually wears as an easy, casual unisex fragrance with gentle projectio…

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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 Pepper & Grapefruit?

Pepper & Grapefruit takes 3 of 5 categories. Néroli Amara is rated 4.28/5 from 2,107 votes; Pepper & Grapefruit is rated 4.55/5 from 11 votes. Choose Néroli Amara for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pepper & Grapefruit for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Néroli Amara or Pepper & Grapefruit?

They last about the same: Pepper & Grapefruit 63/100, Néroli Amara 62/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Néroli Amara or Pepper & Grapefruit?

Pepper & Grapefruit projects furthest (Pepper & Grapefruit 63/100, Néroli Amara 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Néroli Amara and Pepper & Grapefruit smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Italian Lemon and Pink Pepper.

Is Néroli Amara or Pepper & Grapefruit better for summer or winter?

Néroli Amara suits daytime wear; Pepper & Grapefruit suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Néroli Amara and Pepper & Grapefruit?

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. Pepper & Grapefruit has top notes of Pink Pepper, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Fig Leaf and Cypress, a base of Pistachio, Juniper Berries, Cedar and Musk.