Neroli 36 vs Pure Soap
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
70%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Pure Soap takes 4 of 8 categories.
Neroli 36Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Pure SoapChoose it for a white floral and aldehydic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Neroli 363/8
Pure Soap4/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Pure Soap
- Community sentiment
- Pure Soap
- Longevity
- Neroli 36
- Sillage & projection
- Neroli 36
- Value for money
- Pure Soap
- Versatility
- Pure Soap
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Tie
- Fragranxe ranking
- Neroli 36
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Neroli 36Le LaboPure SoapCleanWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.69/ 5 · 1,108 votes
Have 40%Had 16%Want 44%
3.88/ 5 · 269 votes
Have 45%Had 9%Want 47%
Category winnerPure SoapRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate27%Love
38%Like
15%Ok
18%Dislike
2%Hate
1,108 votes
36%Love
33%Like
18%Ok
10%Dislike
3%Hate
269 votes
Category winnerPure SoapMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNeroli 36
SillageNeroli 36
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPure SoapBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
citrus92%
aldehydic84%
musky77%
sweet69%
fresh61%
white floral100%
aldehydic92%
citrus84%
musky77%
fresh69%
powdery61%
Scent match70%Closely related · both white floral, citrus and aldehydic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
Orange BlossomAldehydesMandarin Orange
Heart2 to 3 hours
JasmineRose
Base3 to 4 hours
MuskVanillaTonka Bean
Top15 to 30 minutes
AldehydesMandarin OrangeHerbal Notes
Heart1 to 2 hours
LavenderJasmineCyclamen
Base2 to 4 hours
MuskOrange BlossomSandalwood
Category winnerTieSame dry-down length
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring93
Summer100
Fall29
Winter11
Day100
Night20
Spring97
Summer100
Fall66
Winter58
Day100
Night31
Category winnerPure SoapMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#5,550
PerfumerDaphné Bugey
Launched—
Reviews138
Overall rank#35,051
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerNeroli 36Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotNeroli 36 by Le Labo is a clean, solar white floral fragrance centered on orange blossom, aldehydic sparkle, and mandarin orange. Rather than presenting a sharp or herbal Mediterranean citrus cologne, it opens with bright aldehydes and sweet mandarin before settling into a soft floral heart of jasmine and rose. The ba…
Reviews →Pure Soap by Clean delivers an uncomplicated, crisp aroma designed to recreate the feeling of freshly washed skin. The scent opens with a sharp burst of sparkling aldehydes, juicy mandarin orange, and dry herbal notes that instantly recall a fresh bar of white soap. As the initial brightness settles, a calm floral hea…
Reviews →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, Neroli 36 or Pure Soap?
Pure Soap takes 4 of 8 categories. Neroli 36 is rated 3.69/5 from 1,108 votes; Pure Soap is rated 3.88/5 from 269 votes. Choose Neroli 36 for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Pure Soap for a white floral and aldehydic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Neroli 36 or Pure Soap?
Neroli 36 lasts longest (Neroli 36 62/100, Pure Soap 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Neroli 36 or Pure Soap?
Neroli 36 projects furthest (Neroli 36 52/100, Pure Soap 44/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Neroli 36 and Pure Soap smell similar?
Closely related: a 70% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and aldehydic accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Aldehydes, Mandarin Orange and Jasmine.
Is Neroli 36 or Pure Soap better for summer or winter?
For summer, Neroli 36 is the stronger pick. For winter, Pure Soap is the stronger pick. Neroli 36 suits daytime wear; Pure Soap suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Neroli 36 and Pure Soap?
Neroli 36 has top notes of Orange Blossom, Aldehydes and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Musk, Vanilla and Tonka Bean. Pure Soap has top notes of Aldehydes, Mandarin Orange and Herbal Notes, heart notes of Lavender, Jasmine and Cyclamen, a base of Musk, Orange Blossom and Sandalwood.
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