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Néroli Supercritique vs Vanille 44 Paris

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

Updated 1,192 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Néroli Supercritique takes 5 of 8 categories.

  • Néroli Supercritique

    Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Vanille 44 Paris

    Choose it for a vanilla and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Néroli Supercritique5/8
Vanille 44 Paris3/8
Ratings & consensus
Vanille 44 Paris
Community sentiment
Vanille 44 Paris
Longevity
Néroli Supercritique
Sillage & projection
Néroli Supercritique
Value for money
Néroli Supercritique
Versatility
Néroli Supercritique
Note pyramid (duration)
Néroli Supercritique
Fragranxe ranking
Vanille 44 Paris

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Néroli SupercritiqueLes EAUX Primordiales
Vanille 44 ParisLe Labo
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.89/ 5 · 93 votes
Have 52%Had 10%Want 38%
4.17/ 5 · 1,099 votes
Have 33%Had 8%Want 58%
Category winnerVanille 44 ParisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
34%Love
35%Like
18%Ok
9%Dislike
3%Hate

93 votes

46%Love
35%Like
11%Ok
7%Dislike
1%Hate

1,099 votes

Category winnerVanille 44 ParisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity71
〰 Sillage57
♥ Love / hate72
⏱ Longevity58
〰 Sillage49
♥ Love / hate79
Category winners

LongevityNéroli Supercritique

SillageNéroli Supercritique

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value41
¤ Price value14
Category winnerNéroli SupercritiqueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
citrus92%
tuberose84%
vanilla77%
fresh69%
aldehydic61%
vanilla100%
woody92%
smoky84%
amber77%
balsamic69%
citrus61%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both vanilla and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top20-30 mins
AldehydesMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart3-4 hrs
NeroliTuberoseJasmineOrange BlossomPetitgrain
Base6-8 hrs
VanillaWhite MuskGuaiac Wood
Notes
VanillaIncenseGuaiac WoodAldehydesMandarin OrangeBergamot

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerNéroli SupercritiqueLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer84
Fall71
Winter48
Day100
Night23
Spring44
Summer30
Fall100
Winter89
Day100
Night69
Category winnerNéroli SupercritiqueMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men4
Unisex31
Women64
Men5
Unisex58
Women37
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,178

PerfumerArnaud Poulain

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#4,670

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews189

Category winnerVanille 44 ParisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Néroli Supercritique by Les EAUX Primordiales takes the classic, sunny freshness of neroli and surrounds it with unexpected warmth and creamy depth. It opens with a sparkling rush of bergamot, sweet mandarin orange, and clean, fizzy aldehydes that bring to mind a luxurious French bath soap. As it settles onto the skin…

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Vanille 44 Paris by Le Labo takes a familiar sweet profile and turns it into something dry, smoky, and restrained. Instead of smelling like a bakery or warm syrup, it opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, mandarin orange, and crisp aldehydes that give the start a soapy sparkle. The heart shifts toward resinous incense…

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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 Supercritique or Vanille 44 Paris?

Néroli Supercritique takes 5 of 8 categories. Néroli Supercritique is rated 3.89/5 from 93 votes; Vanille 44 Paris is rated 4.17/5 from 1,099 votes. Choose Néroli Supercritique for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vanille 44 Paris for a vanilla and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Néroli Supercritique or Vanille 44 Paris?

Néroli Supercritique lasts longest (Néroli Supercritique 71/100, Vanille 44 Paris 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Néroli Supercritique or Vanille 44 Paris?

Néroli Supercritique projects furthest (Néroli Supercritique 57/100, Vanille 44 Paris 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Néroli Supercritique and Vanille 44 Paris smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla and citrus accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Vanilla.

Is Néroli Supercritique or Vanille 44 Paris better for summer or winter?

For summer, Néroli Supercritique is the stronger pick. For winter, Vanille 44 Paris is the stronger pick. Néroli Supercritique suits daytime wear; Vanille 44 Paris suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Néroli Supercritique and Vanille 44 Paris?

Néroli Supercritique has top notes of Aldehydes, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Neroli, Tuberose, Jasmine and Orange Blossom, a base of Vanilla, White Musk and Guaiac Wood. Vanille 44 Paris features Vanilla, Incense, Guaiac Wood, Aldehydes and Mandarin Orange.

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